Entrepreneurship stories
Lander & Rogers opens applications for 2025 LawTech Hub
Last week
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digital transformation
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ai ethics
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legal tech
Lander & Rogers invites applications for its 2025 LawTech Hub, aiming to empower AI-driven startups to revolutionise legal technology in Australia.
Voluntas Elevate & Afinico partner for business growth
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ai
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incubator
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entrepreneurship
Voluntas Elevate and Afinico have teamed up to support New Zealand businesses in scaling from $1 million to $100 million in annual revenue.
Zendesk appoints Shashi Upadhyay as AI strategy leader
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Zendesk has appointed Shashi Upadhyay as its new President of Product, Engineering, and AI, charged with driving growth in customer and employee services.
FinTech Australia appoints Ross & Imam to its board
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risk & compliance
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entrepreneurship
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fintech australia
FinTech Australia has expanded its board with the appointments of Jodi Ross and Jodie Imam, enhancing its leadership amid a strong fintech landscape.
Indosat empowers Indonesian startups on trip to Sydney
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investment
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funding
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entrepreneurship
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has hosted a SheHacks trip to Sydney, aiding five Indonesian women-led startups in connecting with global investors.
CBRIN boosts ACT economy with AUD $196 million GSP in 2024
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edutech
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digital transformation
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government
The Canberra Innovation Network has boosted the Australian Capital Territory's economy, adding AUD $196 million to its Gross State Product in 2024.
Tech Ready Women launches Australia-wide investment program
This month
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westpac
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entrepreneurship
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capital raising
Tech Ready Women launches its Investment Ready Program nationally, offering scholarships to 20 female startup founders to bridge funding gaps.
Australia's Propel-AIR to boost AI & robotics innovation
This month
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robots
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ai
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r&d
Australian innovators in AI and robotics will receive vital support with the launch of Propel-AIR, starting January 2025 to expedite development.
Australian SMBs set to face rising challenges in 2025
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smb
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inflation
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entrepreneurship
Australian small businesses are set to face significant challenges in 2025, grappling with rising costs, competition, and inadequate government support.
Ben Bray advises businesses to embrace AI for creativity
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Ben Bray of Nakatomi warns that over-reliance on AI may lead to mediocrity, advocating instead for its use to foster creativity in business.
AI, cloud & data centre tech set to transform 2025
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dr
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
As 2025 approaches, tech experts predict significant advancements in AI, cloud computing, and data centre technologies, reshaping industry landscapes.
Airwallex launches startup support programme in New Zealand
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fintech
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creative hq
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nzd
Airwallex has launched its 'Airwallex for Startups' programme in New Zealand, offering resources and a NZD $10,000 grant to support local entrepreneurs.
Kaseya predicts a technology boom for MSPs and SMBs
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cx
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martech
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it automation
Kaseya predicts a transformative future for Managed Service Providers, as technology enables small to mid-sized businesses to compete with larger firms.
Zoho reports 18% revenue growth & expands in Australia
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edutech
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data privacy
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cybersecurity
Zoho reports a 19% rise in Australian customers and an 18% revenue increase, focusing on local partnerships and social responsibility initiatives.
Airwallex pledges over USD $56m for social impact scheme
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university of melbourne
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airwallex
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entrepreneurship
Airwallex pledges 1% of its equity, valued at over USD $56 million, to enhance its support for startups and entrepreneurs through the Pledge 1% initiative.
UBDS Group acquires 3B Data Security to bolster UK cyber
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devops
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hyperscale
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soc
UBDS Group has acquired 3B Data Security to bolster its UK cyber security capabilities, integrating 23 employees while preserving the firm's brand identity.
Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision
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iot
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financial systems
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xero
Xero has awarded SG$630,000 to 28 winners of the 2024 Beautiful Business Fund, supporting small businesses across multiple countries.
Australian entrepreneurs thrive without degrees, GoDaddy finds
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edutech
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ai
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higher education
Research by GoDaddy reveals that 20% of Australian entrepreneurs without a degree earn over AUD $180,000 annually, nearly matching their educated peers.
AI drives Tea Industries' success in Australian market
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supply chain & logistics
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ai
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schools
Brisbane entrepreneur Alexa Stathakis has leveraged AI to rapidly scale her healthy drinks brand, securing over 1,000 school orders in just a week.
Persana AI secures USD $2.3 million for sales platform
Fri, 1st Nov 2024
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crm
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ai
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ai agents
Persana AI has raised USD $2.3 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered sales platform, aiming to streamline workflows for sales teams.