The $1 billion week: Is this a “coming of age” for the Aussie startup ecosystem?
In the eight days between September 13 and 20, 2020, we reported on more than $1 billion in funding announcements for Australian startups.
Tech talent shortage: Updated priority migration list doesn’t go far enough
New tech roles on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List go some way to addressing the tech skills shortage, but not far enough.
Afterpay mulls a US listing: Is this a loss to the Aussie ecosystem?
Afterpay is considering listing in the US. But that doesn’t mean forgetting its roots, and it could ultimately bolster the local ecosystem.
Kate Carnell calls for whole new software-focused R&D tax scheme to help re-boot the Aussie economy
Small business ombudsman Kate Carnell has weighed in on the R&D Tax Incentive debate, calling for an industry-specific scheme for software.
COVID-19: The financial future is bright for the brave and the bold
As investors and founders stare down the barrel of an uncertain future, exactly how bad is this situation we are all in together?
Colonial Brewing, Aunt Jemima and Uncle Ben’s: Experts chime in on product branding amid Black Lives Matter
Companies are being busted for profiting from iconography associated with racism and historical imperialism. What does this mean for the future of branding?
Struggling to get investment? There is one thing your startup needs
Traction is the difference between the success and failure of a business, and the ability for a founder to secure the funding they need to take the business to the next stage.
Relax, recharge and reset: How founders can double-down on goal setting in 2020
Are you a startup founder looking to maximise the highs and minimise the lows? Check out Benjamin Chong's tips for goal setting in 2020.
Aussie startup Stackla is taking Facebook to court: Is this a cautionary tale of over-reliance?
In light of Aussie-founded Stackla taking Facebook to court, should startups be wary of relying on one platform (or on one anything)?
What this Aussie VC learnt from lunch with Jacinda Ardern
After sitting down to lunch with Jacinda Ardern, Right Click Capital's Benjamin Chong says there are things we can learn from the Kiwi startup ecosystem.
What to look for in a startup board — if you insist on having one
Setting up the right board of directors for the stage of a startup’s journey is a process that should be carefully considered, says Benjamin Chong.
Fast-track your startup: How to know exactly who to hire, and when
Don't let it keep you up at night, here's ten key considerations for a startup to think about as they start their hiring journey.