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Indosat & Wadhwani launch AI training for Indonesian youth
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Indosat and Wadhwani Foundation launch AI training on myIM3 and bima+ apps to boost digital skills of Indonesian youth amid rising job market competition.
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NZ startup founders paid $205,000 on average, gaps remain
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The New Zealand Founder Pay Report 2025 reveals average founder salaries at NZD $205,000, highlighting gender, location, and role pay disparities across startups.
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AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning
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academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.
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LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offers video ads with top creators
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LinkedIn expands BrandLink, offering advertisers premium video content from top creators to engage over 1 billion members in the US and UK.
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Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments
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Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.
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Global Tech Advocates celebrates decade of fostering innovation
Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Global Tech Advocates celebrates 10 years in Copenhagen, unveiling the Global Launch Pad to boost tech firms amid evolving global challenges.
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Raising capital? Here’s why some pitches fly and others flop
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Insight Investor Relations unveils the 5P Pitch Framework, guiding tech founders in New Zealand to craft compelling pitches and secure funding effectively.
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Google Canada selects 14 startups for latest AI accelerator
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Google Canada has chosen 14 startups for its sixth Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada, a three-month AI-focused, equity-free programme.
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Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Toronto startup Shuriii has been chosen for the Siakam EdTech Engine programme, aiming to revolutionise K-12 education with dynamic data-driven insights.
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Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.
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PR Group to lead communications for Founders Forum Asia 2025
Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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The PR Group has been appointed the exclusive communications partner for Founders Forum Asia 2025, set to take place in Singapore, featuring Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat.
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Indian hackathon awards top innovators for tackling fake news
Fri, 11th Apr 2025
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The TruthTell Hackathon, organised by the India Cellular & Electronics Association, has awarded INR 10 lakhs to five innovative teams tackling misinformation.
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Why tech founders risk falling behind - fast
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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In the fast-paced tech industry, founders risk stagnation by prioritising speed over strategic learning, potentially overlooking vital market shifts.
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AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn
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Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.
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AI startup founders earn more despite industry decline
Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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A new report reveals that AI startup founders earn a median salary of USD $90,000, 20% more than their peers, despite a wider downturn in pay.
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Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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The Intuit Small Business Growth Council has launched in the UK, uniting 18 entrepreneurs to boost AI and digital adoption for small businesses.
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Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking
Sun, 6th Apr 2025
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Series, a new social platform aimed at Gen Z, has launched with USD $3 million funding, utilising AI to enhance connections among college students.
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Blackpearl Group appoints new COO for US market growth
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Blackpearl Group has appointed Christie Kerner as Chief Operating Officer to drive its US expansion, leveraging her 30 years in scaling successful businesses.
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Monash students triumph at UNIHACK 2025 with Growth Garden
Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Six Monash University students, under the team name Street Corn, triumphed at UNIHACK 2025, winning with their innovative AI project, Growth Garden.
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Scottish digital achievements honoured at tech awards gala
Thu, 27th Mar 2025
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The Digital Tech Awards in Glasgow honoured the Scottish tech sector's innovation, announcing 12 winners while celebrating ScotlandIS's 25th anniversary.