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PODCAST – Always On, Episode Four: Building a brand online
In this episode of ‘Always On’, host Nicole Kersh looks at what it takes to stand out in a crowded market and build a brand online.
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EduGrowth launches online pre-accelerator program to develop early stage edutech ideas
EduGrowth has launched a pre-accelerator program, a free online course designed to guide startups through the development of their ideas on to launch.
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ALEX Solutions allows users to visualise sensitive data that might pose a security issue
ALEX Solutions has developed software that analyses a company’s digital framework to shine a spotlight on any “sensitive” data which poses a security issue.
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University of Newcastle appoints Dr Sarah Pearson as Pro Vice-Chancellor of Industry Engagement and Innovation
The University of Newcastle has announced the appointment of Dr Sarah Pearson as its inaugural Pro Vice-Chancellor of Industry Engagement and Innovation.
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Qantas partners with Slingshot to launch AVRO Accelerator
Qantas has partnered with Slingshot to launch the AVRO Accelerator, a program aimed at commercialising innovative ideas within the travel sector.
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Online platform Personify Care aims to simplify how nurses manage discharged patients
Personify Care has developed a platform which offers clinical staff a quick and simplistic way to monitor a patient’s postoperative recovery.
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Myer creates ‘Catwalk to Cart’ live shopping platform for parade attendees at Melbourne Fashion Festival
RMyer has announced ‘Catwalk to Cart’, a new online platform offering a Tinder-like approach for guests attending the Myer runways to buy clothes.
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Reinventure Group appoints Kara Frederick as General Partner to help fintechs expand into the US
Reinventure has announced the appointment of Kara Frederick as General Partner, to strengthen its ability to help Aussie fintech’s expand into the US.
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PODCAST – Always On, Episode Two: Regional Australia going global
During the second episode of Always On, we look at how businesses across regional Australia are going global, and chat to Tasmanian sellers Ivory and Deene.
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Paddl is a job search platform matching students and graduates to roles based on their course of study
Paddl is an online job search platform that connects its users directly to relevant job postings based on their course of study.
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Online platform HelloCars is selling and delivering used cars across Australia
HelloCars is offering an online car marketplace focused on selling quality used cars that are delivered to a buyer’s door anywhere in Australia.
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Australia Post Regional Pitchfest looking to uncover the next big business idea in regional Australia
Applications have opened for the Australia Post Regional Pitchfest, which will give startups across Australia a chance to pitch for a share in $100,000.
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Seeva is an online marketplace helping users find and connect with disability service providers
Seeva is an online marketplace allowing carers and users with disabilities to find, connect and book disability service providers.
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Global education company Kaplan acquires Sydney-based AI startup Red Marker
Kaplan has announced the acquisition of Sydney-based AI startup Red Marker, with the deal to see the company onboard Red Marker’s AI compliance technology.
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BeforeYouBid reduces the price of property inspection reports through a shared-pricing and cashback model
BeforeYouBid reduces the cost of property inspection reports using a shared pricing model, whereby reports becomes cheaper based on the number of buyers.
