Venture capital firm Blackbird’s annual startup Coachella, Sunrise Australia, will be held on Thursday, April 30, next year. That shaves a day off the annual “love letter to Aussie startups”, with the VC promising “one massive day + one huge night” instead. Announcing the changes to the 2026 event, Blackbird said the revamping the event… Read more »
This is part two of Christie Jenkins’ 5-part series on bravery. It is inspired by her chat with Crista Samaras, the founder of Brave Enterprises. We want to be fearless. We want to feel confident. Instead, what we should seek is more bravery. Courage comes before confidence, and is the greater virtue. “You’re so brave,”
South Australia’s annual startup and innovation festival, SOUTHSTART, has announced the first round of inspirational thinkers and techsperts taking part in the three-day event. This year’s conversations will span everything from regenerative technology and ethical AI, to the future of funding and how technology can be a bastion for good in industries like climate, education… Read more » With a new year, ripe with possibilities, underway, Swinburne entrepreneurship expert Bridgette Engeler is urging small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs to think beyond 2025 to set themselves up for future success. “Everyone is probably thinking about the coming 12 months,” she says. “But what’s on the radar beyond that? Is your business future-fit? You should… Read more » While podcasts have become all the rage when it comes to talking to founders about startup life, NiceTo founder Preethi Mohan has decided to take things to the next level with a live talk show shining a spotlight on the superstars of ecosystem. The Startup Palette Show, presented by NiceTo, and supported by Investment NSW,… Read more » As commencement speeches go, tennis great Roger Federer had a straight sets victory at Dartmouth College on the weekend. The 20-time Grand Slam champion confessed it was just the second time he’d visited a university campus and one of the reasons why he was there was because his longtime agent and business partner Tony Godsick’s… Read more » Today marks a decade since of of the 20th Century’s greatest figures left us. Nelson Mandela died, aged 95, on December 5, 2013 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Born into the Thembu royal family in 1918, as Rolihlahla Mandela, he lost his father aged 12, and was given the name Nelson by a primary school teacher.… Read more » Soul-rock legend Tina Turner passed away today – and apart from teaching us all how to Nutbush, the singer’s life serves as a testament to purpose, passion and resilience – three attributes entrepreneurs have in spades. Tina’s story is one of strength and perseverance. Her journey wasn’t always easy – she faced numerous obstacles throughout… Read more » When we seek advice on startup success, we tend to turn to the winners. We buy books by business gurus and power through podcasts by major corporate players. But why do we feel their advice is more valuable than the inventors and innovators who didn’t make it? What if we could learn more from their… Read more » After an enormous year and looking back to take stock of all that you’ve worked towards, it’s common for startup founders to ask themselves if the entrepreneurial journey is even really worth it. The last 12 months may have left you feeling flat for a number of reasons, but just like your most important relationships,… Read more » Australian design company Canva wants to spread the love on New Year’s Eve and has launched a program to send positive messages to people around the world as the clock strikes midnight. The Canva #OnAGoodNote New Years Eve challenge is inviting people share messages of hope, inspiration, and kindness using Canva designs. It’s an online… Read more » After an enormous year and looking back to take stock of all that you’ve worked towards, it’s common for startup founders to ask themselves if the entrepreneurial journey is even really worth it. The last 12 months may have left you feeling flat for a number of reasons, but just like your most important… Read more » Mums became big news this week, with Labor leader Bill Shorten talking about how his mother was an inspiration to him and shaped his political views. Politicians aren’t the only ones with inspiring mums. Becoming an entrepreneur is often the result of hard work, sacrifice, love and more from parents who’ve raised their child with… Read more » Magic Johnson has gone from NBA stardom to opening movie theatres, owning a piece of the Starbucks empire, and transforming the LA Dodgers fan experience. Daily startup news and insights, delivered to your inbox.
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_SOUTHSTART gives a first peek at its 2025 program lineup
Business
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Business strategy
NiceTo’s Preethi Mohan is launching a live startup talk show, kicking off with AirTree’s Jax and Fair Supply’s Kim Randle
Leadership
Tennis GOAT Roger Federer delivered a masterclass in founder mindset to US uni students
People
10 things Nelson Mandela said that inspire everyone to life a better life
Leadership
4 things Tina Turner taught me about entrepreneurship and dealing with the challenges life throws at you
Business strategy
Why you should stop taking advice from successful people
Advice
How to recharge, and fire up again, when you’re feeling startup burnout
Topic
Canva’s doing something really cool to end 2020 – and you’re invited to join the party
Opinion
How to recharge, and fire up again, when you’re feeling startup burnout
Advice
11 startup founders reveal the best advice their mothers ever gave them
Other
Making magic happen: the rise of Magic Johnson the entrepreneur
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