SmartCompany’s most-read stories of 2022
SmartCompany's two most-viewed stories of the year came within weeks of each other in the midst of our national airline’s winter of discontent.
The most popular startup stories on SmartCompany in 2022
From huge raises to the economic downturn and even a sprinkling of Elon Musk, here were the most-read startup stories on SmartCompany in 2022.
‘Anti-creator and antithetical’: Linktree CEO slams Elon Musk banning competitors on Twitter
Twitter has banned links to social media competitors, including Australian aggregator startup Linktree. Co-founder and CEO Alex Zaccaria tells SmartCompany the move is unethical.
Synchron raises $110 million for its brain computer, doesn’t see Elon Musk’s Neuralink as a competitor
Medtech company Synchron has just secured a massive $110 million raise for its endovascular brain computer; a rival to Elon Musk's Neuralink.
What is the 30% ‘Apple Tax’ and why is Elon Musk suddenly whining about it?
Elon Musk just discovered that Apple takes a 30% cut of all App Store purchases. Here's a handy explainer on this not-so-secret practice.
How do you sack staff in the remote work era? Hint: Not with an automated text message
Some 2700 bleary-eyed employees at a US company woke up last week to an automated text message informing them they'd been sacked effective immediately "due to unforeseen business circumstances".
Elon Musk has made himself Twitter’s main character — to the detriment of the platform
Elon Musk is running Twitter into the ground. But with everyone paying attention, maybe that's OK by him.
What Aussie startup founders think of Elon Musk’s ‘hardcore’ approach to Twitter and staff
Australian startup founders and business leaders weigh in on how Elon Musk is handling Twitter and its employees.
CEOs like Musk and Bankman-Fried torch company credibility because they just don’t know when to shut up
CEOs in general have been shown to have very low credibility, but that doesn’t mean their words won’t have dramatic consequences.
Hey Elon, stop treating Twitter like an early-stage startup but with zero benefits
Elon Musk and his fans are treating Twitter like a startup, including long hours and dedication from its employees. But it doesn't come with any of the benefits.
Nearly 50,000 car mechanics not skilled enough for EV revolution, NSW motor association warns
Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales is calling for the state government to help foot the EV training bill for small automotive businesses.
Elon Musk kills ‘official’ label one day after launching, Twitter manager claims it’s still alive
Elon Musk has added to the confusion that is Twitter right now by killing the 'official' label just one day after it was announced. Or did he?