The Faustian nature of fundraising: why a successful raise doesn’t equal a successful startup For startups, there’s an undeniable glory that comes with a multi-million dollar raise. But big money comes with baggage. A... byLeisel GrimesJanuary 12, 2023
SaaS series: Sales SaaS is the darling of modern day IT. In the Australian market, revenue for SaaS companies is projected to reach $3.68 billion... byTom SmalleyDecember 9, 2022
SaaS series: Operational cadence If things start feeling a little out of control in your startup - mismatched calendars, undefined roles, and lots of... byNatalya GrabavoyDecember 9, 2022
B2B: An exciting investment, or just a safe bet? The pandemic was kind to B2B. Business is good in the world of business. In response, investment in B2C has dipped. Have the... byNatalya GrabavoyDecember 9, 2022
Big Picture B2B: An exciting investment, or just a safe bet? The pandemic was kind to B2B. Business is good in the world of business. In response, investment in B2C has dipped. Have the... 4 minute read
Big Picture Forget fake news: Fake reviews are costing us billions Fake online reviews plague small businesses, costing them USD $152 billion in 2021. Damages over lost revenue must be... 6 minute read
Big Picture Killing time: Why your job achieves nothing Technology and automation were supposed to liberate us. Instead, the opposite happened. Corporations invented more meaningless... 7 minute read
Big Picture Dip dodgers: can Australia skirt a global recession? Corporations are tightening their purse strings, stock market prices are plummeting, inflation is skyrocketing, and nations... 4 minute read
Big Picture Can we still have nice things? How Aussie startups are mixing luxury with sustainability Luxury isn’t what it used to be. Consciences are changing, generations are moving up. Sustainable practices are non-negotiable,... 5 minute read
Big Picture Our future world: 7 global megatrends CSIRO comprises Australia's best scientific minds, and we should probably listen to them. Their seminal, once a decade report... 7 minute read
Big Picture Russian runaways: The exodus of big tech from Russia After the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, multinational corporations and EU-aligned countries have teamed up to impose... 4 minute read
Big Picture Offshore offices: the future for startups and staff? The days of long train and heavy traffic commutes feel like a distant memory. Many of us have forgotten what rush hour feels... 4 minute read
Big Picture Arrested development: Why are private sector R&D budgets abysmal in Australia? We desperately need to keep fledgling tech startups in Australia for the sake of our economy, job market, and chances at... 5 minute read
Big Picture Escape Silicon Valley: the cities paying tech workers to leave Some are calling it the new smokestack chasing. But instead of local governments bidding for factory space or office lots,... 3 minute read