I recently found myself in the company of some remarkable startup founders, each one brimming with bold ideas, big dreams, and the kind of relentless drive that keeps the entrepreneurial spirit alive. Listening to their stories, the highs and lows, the wins and roadblocks, was inspiring. Whether just starting out or deep into their journey,… Read more »
There’s been much talk recently – especially among politicians – about productivity. And for good reason: Australia’s labour productivity growth sits at a 60-year low. To address this, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has convened a productivity round table next month. This will coincide with the release of an interim report from the Productivity Commission, which… Read more »
Matt Vitale, cofounder of equity crowdfunding platform Birchal, has returned to startup life after a six-month recharge with a new venture, using AI in regulated sectors. New Dialogue is an enterprise AI platform for organisations to deploy open-source large language models (LLMs) in secure environments. Vitale and founder Tod Pedler have spun out New Dialogue… Read more »
New Zealand small business tech developer Black Pearl Group (NZX: BPG) will dual list on the ASX in the coming months as it looks to expand its Australian presence. Blackpearl founder and CEO Nick Lissette, who recently told Startup 360 that the company was exploring an Australian listing, today confirmed the company preparing to file… Read more »
“And do you work well with AI?” As tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot and other generative artificial intelligence (AI) systems become part of everyday workflows, more companies are looking for employees who can answer “yes” to this question. In other words, people who can prompt effectively, think with AI, and use it to boost productivity.… Read more »
Brand new edtech startup Alumly has secured what it says is one of 2025’s largest early-stage tech investments to help university students find work. While the size of the angel round was not disclosed, Startup Daily understands it topped 7-figures. The raise was led by Ann and John Ellis, cofounders of Mauve Group, a London-based,… Read more »
Sydney startup Brainfish has banked another $9.8 million (US$6.4 million) in a pre-Series A to ramp up its US focus. The round was led by European VC Prosus Ventures, with support from existing backers, including Peak XV’s Surge and Macdoch Ventures. The AI software platform previously raised $3.85 million in May 2024, and has now… Read more »
Sydney artificial intelligence (AI) and data insights fintech MogoPlus has raised $1.5 million from existing UK investor New Model Venture Capital Group. The funding will be used to expand the scale-up’s existing AI-based credit insights portfolio and help it expand into other emerging open data markets and verticals globally. MogoPlus provides vertical agentic AI solutions… Read more »
Last month, an MIT study confirmed what many educators feared: students leaning on AI tools like ChatGPT for quick answers could stunt their long-term cognitive development. It’s a genuine concern, but also a familiar one. We heard the same warnings when calculators arrived in maths classrooms, or when the internet replaced library catalogues and lesson plans. Each… Read more »
Black Pearl Group founder Nick Lissette had an idea for a AI-driven sales agent for small business about five months ago. It took 90 days to develop and launch Bebop, the latest product from his New Zealand listed tech company, and within 45 days, it hit $1.2 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR). Black Pearl’s… Read more »
If, like this writer, you’ve had time on your hands, felt mischievous and decided to take on scammers with a meandering conversation to slow them down, you’re going to love what a Sydney startup is doing with Australia’s biggest bank. Sydney cyber-intelligence startup Apate.ai has teamed up with the CommBank to create AI-powered “victim bots”… Read more »
Some say it’s em dashes, dodgy apostrophes, or too many emoji. Others suggest that maybe the word “delve” is a chatbot’s calling card. It’s no longer the sight of morphed bodies or too many fingers, but it might be something just a little off in the background. Or video content that feels a little too… Read more »
Healthcare startup NexusMD has raised in $6.3 million Seed funding from Square Peg to help hospital staff automate and save time on administrative tasks using AI. NexusMD develops customised artificial intelligence (AI) agents that integrate with existing hospital systems to help doctors, nurses, and medical staff save time and costs on admin to focus on… Read more »
Since ChatGPT appeared almost three years ago, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on learning has been widely debated. Are they handy tools for personalised education, or gateways to academic dishonesty? Most importantly, there has been concern that using AI will lead to a widespread “dumbing down”, or decline in the ability to think… Read more »
Graphic design software giant Canva says it faced “internal concerns” after deciding applicants for many software development roles must use AI-assisted coding tools during technical interviews as part of the company’s recruitment process. The change was publicly announced on Wednesday by the Australian firm’s head of platforms, Simon Newton, in a blog post titled, “Yes,… Read more »
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