Why WeWork doesn’t work — and what entrepreneurs can learn from the saga
The decision to pull WeWork's high-profile IPO has led to a massive outpouring of vitriol against the business and co-founder Adam Neumann.
Big and audacious: If Australia wants more unicorns, it needs more confident founders
Many Aussie founders are hesitant to set big, audacious goals. But if you want to grow into a unicorn, you need to think big.
The rise of the developer: Software engineers now have a seat at the table, but it has come at a price
Software developers have come a long way since the 80s and 90s when they were generally hidden away in a windowless room and siloed from decision-making.
Design done right: The digital banking revolution is only just beginning
Over the past decade, the traditional banking sector has faced immense pressure to ramp up efforts in innovation and user experience.
Are investors right to question WeWork’s mammoth valuation?
WeWork looked set to become the latest tech startup to launch on the stock market at an astronomic valuation — $67 billion to be exact.
Does data science need a Hippocratic Oath? Or would some data literacy suffice?
There are numerous examples of algorithms doing harm. So has data science reached the point at which an ethical pledge is deemed necessary?
Don’t lose focus: Ten reasons to worry about facial recognition technology
Facial recognition technology is spreading fast. It’s common among police forces but has also been used at airports, railway stations and shopping centres.
Facebook’s cryptocurrency Libra aims to “advance financial inclusion” — but it could do the very opposite
Libra is meant to replace the cash in your wallet with a digital equivalent. But unlike other cryptocurrencies, it will be directly backed by assets.
Yet to make a profit: The meat-substitute market is way overdone
Meatless-burger-maker Beyond Meat has just reported quarterly earnings of US$67.3 million. But the company is yet to make a profit.
Are successful entrepreneurs just lucky? Two sides of the argument
What role does luck play in launching a successful startup (or several)? Sydney Angels members David Jackson and Greg Bryan offer their thoughts.
The Fortnite World Cup saw 100 young men battle for $44 million: So where were the women?
In front of 16,000 spectators, the finalists battled it out for the biggest prize pool in eSports history: US$30 million.
In an increasingly digital world, getting girls into tech is essential
If women are to adjust to the demands of a job market that increasingly requires technical proficiency, there must be a radical change to close the gap.
