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Australian start-up StethoCloud snags $75,000 grant from Microsoft
12:00AM | Thursday, 6 December 2012 | Michelle HammondAn Australian start-up that developed a solution to diagnose childhood pneumonia has won a $75,000 grant after being named the runner-up of the Microsoft Imagine Cup Grants program.
Is your university on the money?
11:06PM | Monday, 26 November 2012 | Michelle HammondUniversity start-ups are a big deal in the US. They are now starting to emerge as a force on the Australian start-up scene as well. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
13-year-old Melbourne girl designs iPad-inspired “padpod”
11:12PM | Friday, 16 November 2012 | Michelle HammondA 13-year-old schoolgirl is the brains behind an iPad-inspired product dubbed the padpod, which recently launched in the Australian market with the help of a local manufacturer.
Five key business course trends from Australian universities
10:57PM | Monday, 22 October 2012 | Michelle HammondHow successful are Australian universities at creating entrepreneurs? If you’re looking at further study, here are five key business course trends you should be aware of. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Calls mount for US start-up visa to spur immigrant-founded start-ups
10:46PM | Wednesday, 3 October 2012 | Michelle HammondAlmost a quarter of US tech start-ups were founded by immigrants, according to a new report by the Kauffman Foundation, but this figure is currently in decline.
Sean Parker’s Airtime faces downtime amid “toxic” start-up climate
10:19PM | Wednesday, 3 October 2012 | Michelle HammondTech entrepreneur Sean Parker has described the current climate in Silicon Valley as “the most toxic time ever” for his latest start-up Airtime, which is struggling to take off.
“Facebook for sports” start-up to go global after raising $2.5 million
9:00AM | Friday, 28 September 2012 | Michelle HammondA Melbourne-based start-up that describes itself as “Facebook for sports” says it intends to go global with its gamified social network, having raised more than $2.5 million to date.
Five start-up lessons from the Young Rich List
9:46PM | Thursday, 27 September 2012 | Oliver MilmanAtlassian co-founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar topped the BRW Young Rich List with an amazing $480 million fortune. Here are five key lessons from this year’s list. BY OLIVER MILMAN.
Apple’s Steve Wozniak heading to Oz – three things ‘Woz’ can do for start-ups
9:20PM | Thursday, 27 September 2012 | Michelle HammondApple co-founder Steve Wozniak plans to relocate to Australia permanently within two years, it’s been reported, in what could be a major boon for the local start-up sector.
2012 BRW Young Rich List – eight standouts from a tech dominated year
9:01PM | Thursday, 27 September 2012 | Michelle HammondThe 2012 BRW Young Rich List has a strong start-up and tech flavor, with Atlassian founders Mike Cannon-Brookes and Scott Farquhar heading the rankings.
Young entrepreneurs trump older bosses in profit stakes: Report
9:30PM | Tuesday, 25 September 2012 | Michelle HammondCompanies run by young entrepreneurs are more likely to make a profit than those run by older business owners, new research shows, although a lack of industry knowledge remains a major roadblock for tyros.
Sydney Uni’s student union launches start-up program Incubate
9:00AM | Tuesday, 25 September 2012 | Michelle HammondThe University of Sydney Union has launched a development program in the hope of identifying high-potential start-ups on campus, securing entrepreneur Matt Barrie as a mentor.
Optus announces 2012 Unleash Your App winners
9:08PM | Friday, 21 September 2012 | Michelle HammondThe winner of the 2012 Unleash Your App competition will use the prize money to attend next year’s Google I/O conference, after building an Android app that tracks users’ carbon footprint.
AOL “squatter” builds start-up on the back of his over-stay
9:00AM | Tuesday, 11 September 2012 | Michelle HammondA US entrepreneur who became known as the “AOL squatter” says the publicity he attracted has helped him build a team of talented staff and secure funding from high-profile investors.
Three start-up trends from the RMIT business plan competition finalists
9:56PM | Wednesday, 5 September 2012 | Michelle HammondRMIT University has announced the finalists of the 2012 RMIT Business Plan Competition, with ideas ranging from green fuel to eco-friendly beer packaging.
The rise of school-aged soloists
8:38PM | Wednesday, 22 August 2012 | Michelle HammondIs there such a thing as too young to become a successful soloist? If there is, someone forgot to tell these young entrepreneurs they “weren’t ready” to make it in business. BY MICHELLE HAMMOND.
Web start-up Tweaky.com hunts for a “founder apprentice”
8:00AM | Monday, 20 August 2012 | Michelle HammondAustralian online start-up Tweaky.com is on the hunt for a “founder apprentice”, who will work closely with the business’ co-founder Ned Dwyer on day-to-day operations.
StartUp Academy students to get firsthand taste of start-up life
7:59PM | Tuesday, 24 July 2012 | Michelle HammondA new start-up program in the United States is aiming to give university students a first-hand taste of life in a start-up, but it’s unknown whether the program will be extended to Australia.
“We know the next 10 countries we’re going into”: Milan Direct’s Dean Ramler wins tech award
7:09PM | Friday, 20 July 2012 | Michelle HammondYoung online entrepreneur Dean Ramler has flagged an ambitious global growth target after being recognised at the 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards, taking out the technology category for the southern region.
First start-up winners announced for Melbourne Accelerator Program
6:13PM | Thursday, 28 June 2012 | Michelle HammondA new accelerator program at the University of Melbourne has announced its first four winners, including an internet venue booking system and a power system for rural and remote areas.
