Culture eats growth for breakfast: Why startup leadership needs to pivot
Old leadership styles that prioritise profits ahead of culture are in freefall. The current war for talent means the best people want and demand the best workplaces that align clarity, values and purpose in their daily operations.
Scrappy, nimble and just a little bit structured: How Airwallex is managing hypergrowth in the midst of a pandemic
Aussie fintech Airwallex hit unicorn status in three-and-a-half years. What kind of challenges does such fast growth throw at you?
“Yes, and… “: Seven improv-inspired strategies that will boost your startup
There’s never a dull moment when you’re running a startup, but applying the principles of improv can improve your performance.
Why this founder appointed a new chief executive to his 17-year-old startup
At 17 years old, Sydney startup HumanForce has hired its first external chief executive, as its founder gets back into the hustle of the business.
Melbourne agtech Agersens bags $15 million to commercialise virtual fencing for cattle farmers
Agersens has raised $14.75 million in funding to commercialise and grow its virtual fencing solution helping farmers keep their cows in check.
Aussie startup Assigner raises $8.7 million after successful US expansion, helped along by one trick for managing a distributed workforce
Cloud-based SaaS platform Assignar has raised $US6.2 million from Aussie and US investors, after successfully taking its product to the States.
Google’s chief innovation evangelist explains why leaders should be asking questions (and think about how they answer them)
Google’s chief innovation evangelist Frederik Pferdt says leaders have to disrupt their way of thinking before they can be true disruptors.
Putting ego aside: Redbubble’s Martin Hosking on why it’s time for him to step down as chief
Martin Hosking is stepping down as chief executive of Redbubble, but he says good startup founders serve their business, not themselves.
