Startups stories - Page 4
How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women
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Orange Business is tackling tech's gender gap with school outreach, inclusive hiring, upskilling and support for women-led startups.
Scalare revenue surges 360% as founder platform scales
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Scalare revenue jumps 360% to AUD $7.13 million as its integrated founder platform delivers first half of positive operating cash flow.
FinTech Australia launches summit on open banking data
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FinTech Australia unveils Fintech Data Horizons Summit to spotlight real-world open banking and data sharing across key sectors in 2026.
JCDecaux offers matched media to First Nations firms
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JCDecaux launches Nurture for Country, doubling ad spend and support for eligible First Nations-owned firms across its Australian network.
AI, women in tech & why progress demands a human lens
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As AI reshapes tech, women still battle entrenched bias; only a deliberately human lens can turn this revolution into real inclusion.
We are not climbing a ladder, we are building it
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Generative AI is levelling the creative-tech field, giving women a rare chance to shape rules, narratives and power from the ground up.
Airwallex signs multi-year Essendon AFL guernsey deal
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Airwallex inks first major Australian sports deal, becoming Essendon's co-major partner with front-of-guernsey branding and tech rollout.
Beyond silicon: AMD evolves AI processor performance, makes play for investment trillions
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AMD shifts its AI pitch from raw silicon to open software and cloud access as it targets developers and a share of looming trillions.
Lessons from the frontlines: A woman's journey in payments and leadership
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From hyperinflation in Sofia to leading fintech in New York, a CFO shows how resilience and risk‑taking can redefine women's careers.
Empowering women in tech: why we need to be more intentional
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To close tech's gender gap, leaders must champion women with pay transparency, mentorship, male allyship and everyday intentional action.
Beyond the growth metrics: Why the future of tech is built on empathy, resilience, and community
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As fintech chases growth, its real future lies in empathetic leadership, sustainable ambition and communities that prioritise trust.
International Women's Day: Startup entrepreneur reveal what real equity looks like in business
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On International Women's Day, Pip Stocks urges leaders to fix skewed startup funding and AI-era careers, not just celebrate progress.
Australian DART AE completes landmark hypersonic test
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Australian DART AE hypersonic aircraft hits above Mach 5 in landmark NASA-backed test flight from Wallops Island, Virginia, US.
Inference-as-a-service is the secret sauce behind a new breed of AI companies
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Inference-as-a-service is slashing GPU and cloud costs, powering a rapid boom in Australia and New Zealand's next wave of AI innovators.
GSMA unveils global fund for green mobile innovation
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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GSMA launches global Green Transition fund, offering GBP £100,000-£200,000 grants for mobile-led clean energy and circular device projects.
FinTechs push Canberra for fairer tenders, funding
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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FinTech Australia urges Canberra to open tenders to smaller players and revamp startup funding settings in its pre-budget pitch.
Emergent debuts mobile app after USD $100m run rate
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Emergent launches mobile app for its AI software builder after hitting USD $100m annual run rate and doubling revenue in just one month.
RecordPoint's data surge as AI drives governance push
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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RecordPoint now processes over 15 million data transactions daily as AI adoption fuels a surge in demand for stricter data governance controls.
LinkedIn unveils Premium All-in-One for Aussie SMEs
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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LinkedIn launches Premium All-in-One in Australia, bundling AI-powered hiring, marketing and sales tools for fast-growing small businesses.
Anthropic raises USD $30 billion, hits USD $380b value
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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Anthropic raises USD $30bn in new backing, lifting the AI group's valuation to USD $380bn as demand for its Claude models surges.