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Airwallex pledges over USD $56m for social impact scheme

Airwallex pledges 1% of its equity, valued at over USD $56 million, to enhance its support for startups and entrepreneurs through the Pledge 1% initiative.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2024

EduTech

Australian entrepreneurs thrive without degrees, GoDaddy finds

Research by GoDaddy reveals that 20% of Australian entrepreneurs without a degree earn over AUD $180,000 annually, nearly matching their educated peers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Supply Chain

AI drives Tea Industries' success in Australian market

Brisbane entrepreneur Alexa Stathakis has leveraged AI to rapidly scale her healthy drinks brand, securing over 1,000 school orders in just a week.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Steve Nadin joins Brainstorm as a Functional Consultant

Steve Nadin, a seasoned supply chain consultant, has joined Brainstorm, eager to leverage his extensive experience in driving operational enhancements.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2024

Entrepreneurship

Kyah Bell to lead new Indigenous initiative at FAC

Kyah Bell has been appointed to lead First Australians Capital's new commercial initiative, aiming to boost Indigenous businesses through strategic investment.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Customer Experience

Litera appoints Avaneesh Marwaha as new CEO

Litera has appointed Avaneesh Marwaha as CEO, aiming to enhance product innovation and customer experience in the evolving legal tech landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024

Generative AI

AI, skills gaps, security and startups: Tech experts react to 24-25 fed budget

AI, cybersecurity, and tech skills dominate the 2024—25 Federal Budget, but experts say more support for startups is essential for long-term innovation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

Global Stories

Entrepreneurship stories

Internet of Things

Xero awards SG$630,000 to support small business vision

Xero has awarded SG$630,000 to 28 winners of the 2024 Beautiful Business Fund, supporting small businesses across multiple countries.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Persana AI secures USD $2.3 million for sales platform

Persana AI has raised USD $2.3 million in seed funding to enhance its AI-powered sales platform, aiming to streamline workflows for sales teams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Nov 2024

Entrepreneurship

Voluntas Group launches advisory firm for tech founders

Voluntas Group has launched Voluntas Elevate, an advisory firm designed to support underserved tech founders with growth, scaling, and funding needs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Initial Public Offering

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board

Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove as Non-Executive Director to its Board, aiming to leverage his tech sector expertise to drive growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Entrepreneurship stories

Semiconductors

UBDS Group acquires 3B Data Security to bolster UK cyber

UBDS Group has acquired 3B Data Security to bolster its UK cyber security capabilities, integrating 23 employees while preserving the firm's brand identity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Unified Communications

Victoria University launches Taiawa Wellington Tech Hub

A new co-working space, Taiawa Wellington Tech Hub, has opened at Victoria University, fostering collaboration among high-growth tech firms in Wellington.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024

Partner Programmes

Sat Sanghera honoured in LDC top 50 business leaders list

Sat Sanghera, CEO of IPI, has been named one of The LDC Top 50 Most Ambitious Business Leaders for 2024 and received The People Award.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Oct 2024

Small Business

Trends in the Christchurch industrial real estate market

Low vacancy and scarce small units are pushing Christchurch industrial rents higher, while slower demand for large sheds is creating rare sub-lease opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Red Bull Basement invites NZ innovators to Tokyo finals

Red Bull Basement invites young innovators in New Zealand to submit their start-up ideas by October 30, ahead of the global final in Tokyo this December.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024