Startups

While a few notable tech startups have come out of Australia, the country's digital prowess is severely lacking compared to its overseas counterparts.

Businesses that are comfortable with transferring all risk to insurance companies have not considered the consequences of an attack or their networks being compromised by a third party. 

Australia's tech scaleups and ASX-listed tech brands are limiting their potential for success by prioritising product and function rather than building brands that connect with people.

Having played a career in the NRL and now launched life admin startup Eggy with his wife, Kirk Reynoldson says the blood, sweat and tears on the pitch are the same as those in the boardroom. 

While startup marketers may have a vision they very strongly believe in, ultimately they are guessing.

For decades Australia has been a leader in innovation on many fronts, but in the last few years our global ranking has slipped.

Industry and government must remain focused on supporting locally developed technology if we are to build on Australia’s world-leading position as an agriculture powerhouse. 

In this election the one message from small business that seems to be missing from all sides is the shortage of workers.

Jason Fielding from Main Sequence explains how deep tech startups need the power of voice to get the world on board, and often it's celebrity investors who shine the light on the next big thing.

The budget is a classic example of Josh Frydenberg looking in the right direction to show he understands but ultimately failing to do the work to make the essential reform decisions.