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Mitchell Harper’s latest startup venture PeopleSpark shuts down after three months and with $US1 million in seed funding
1:50PM | Thursday, 28 January 2016 | Denham Sadler
The serial entrepreneur's latest startup venture has ceased operations after launching in November.
Nine business bets for our emerging digital economy
1:14AM | Thursday, 21 January 2016 | Marek Kowalkiewicz
Every year we think we have reached the peak and then following year comes, paling everything before it.
The high stakes of moving on from mining and what Australia must do to beat the world
1:51PM | Tuesday, 5 January 2016 | Luke Anear
Today, there is a new currency in town and it isn’t minerals, it’s tech.
Five keys to business success in 2016
12:41AM | Wednesday, 16 December 2015 | Tim Reed
Looking ahead to the new year is an excellent time to reflect on your achievements and evaluate your business.
New year to mark new direction and CEO for StartupAUS
12:19AM | Tuesday, 15 December 2015 | Denham Sadler
The last six months have seen StartupAUS working closely with the federal government on last week’s $1 billion innovation statement.
Five steps to startup and corporate collaboration
12:15AM | Friday, 4 December 2015 | Kate Eriksson
Governments clearly benefit from a vibrant startup ecosystem. But what can corporates and startups gain in terms of co-dependency?
Six reasons why Australia is a great place for tech entrepreneurship
12:52PM | Thursday, 3 December 2015 | Phillip Kingston
There’s perhaps never been a better time to be a tech entrepreneur in Australia.
Government launches “match-making service” for finding the perfect IP
11:08PM | Monday, 23 November 2015 | Denham Sadler
Source IP aims to make it easier for businesses to access IP created by Australian universities and commonwealth organisations.
Uber says it won’t leave drivers stranded when cars don’t need them
11:08PM | Tuesday, 17 November 2015 | Mark Kearney
Uber drivers that likely to lose their jobs with the rise of autonomous cars could be retrained by the company.
Deepen the pool of capital or see startup talent ebb away, says AVCAL CEO Yasser El-Ansary
11:03PM | Monday, 16 November 2015 | Denham Sadler
Australia is dragging its heels when it comes to offering later stage funding for tech companies.
Policy Hack paper handed to government: But will it “get shit done”?
11:53AM | Thursday, 12 November 2015 | Denham Sadler
See the 10 key innovation ideas and initiatives arising from last month’s Policy Hack have been delivered in a document to the federal government.
Specific question: To go niche or not to go niche?
11:26PM | Wednesday, 4 November 2015 | Amanda Jesnoewski
The truth is if you want your marketing to be as effective as possible you need your target market to be an inch wide and a mile deep.
Facebook’s startup program growing rapidly
10:26AM | Thursday, 29 October 2015 | Kye White
Facebook has announced that the number of startups participating in FbStart, its global developer program, has risen 61% over the past five months.
Yatango mobile startup division collapses into voluntary administration
10:09PM | Monday, 5 October 2015 | Eloise Keating
The mobile division of consumer data startup Yatango has entered voluntary administration.
‘Startup’s best friend’ Malcolm Turnbull becomes prime minister
9:28PM | Monday, 14 September 2015 | Denham Sadler
Malcolm Turnbull, the politician voted to be most supportive of startups, will be the 29th prime minister of Australia after winning a leadership ballot against Tony Abbott.
Painkillers or vitamins?: Five tips for a first-time entrepreneur
8:38PM | Thursday, 20 August 2015 | Mark McDonald
For every entrepreneur, one thing is guaranteed - you will make mistakes.
'No' is the new 'yes': Pareto rule for entrepreneurs
8:34PM | Thursday, 6 August 2015 | Mark McDonald
Controlling your attention might be a mental ability, but it can also mean you choose your tasks wisely.
THE NEWS WRAP: Leaked documents suggest Uber is a “money loser”
8:47AM | Thursday, 6 August 2015 | Denham Sadler
Gawker seems to have gotten its hands on Uber’s financial documents, showing that despite recently becoming the most highly valued private startup in the world, it’s still losing a lot of money.
Elephant vs rider: why research gets it wrong
7:32PM | Monday, 27 July 2015 | Bri Williams
Two companies. Two well-intended product changes. Two examples of how failing to understand real-world behaviour can backfire.
THE NEWS WRAP: On-demand cleaning startup Homejoy shuts down
7:40AM | Monday, 20 July 2015 | Denham Sadler
US-based Homejoy was facing numerous lawsuits over how it classifies its users as contractors rather than workers, an issue that is plaguing many other on-demand services like Uber and Lyft.
