Founders stories - Page 2
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers: Building a brighter future for women in technology
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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women in technology
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government
Despite improvements in attitudes towards equality, vast disparities persist in the tech industry's treatment of women, demanding urgent attention to investment, education, and mentorship.
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Sabio leadership: My journey of growth and inspiration
Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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ai
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leadership
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london
The Sabio CEO recounts the company's rise from a small UK-based team to a global leader in contact centre solutions, predicated on innovation and a strong people-centred ethos.
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85% of Australian e-commerce content found to be plagiarised
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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martech
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digital transformation
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commerce systems
Australian AI-driven SEO solutions specialist, OptiDan, reveals alarming levels of duplicate and plagiarised content amongst e-commerce retailers in its comprehensive industry study.
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Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop as new UK CEO
Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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leadership
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thoughtworks
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public sector
Zühlke appoints Angela Bishop, former UK MD for Industry Sector Practices, as new UK CEO with a focus on promoting diversity in the tech industry.
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HiBob acquires Pento to advance UK payroll services
Mon, 19th Feb 2024
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hcm
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it automation
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m&a
HiBob takes major leap in UK payroll services with Pento acquisition, integrating the cloud-based automation platform with its HR offering 'Bob' to tackle payroll complexities.
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Salus Ventures reaches $40m target with QIC investment boost
Wed, 14th Feb 2024
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ai
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cybersecurity
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venture capital
Salus Ventures, an Australian seed-stage venture capital fund, has surpassed its $40m target, powered by a robust investment from Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC).
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QX Lab AI unveils world-first hybrid GenAI in 100 languages
Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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ai
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web3
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chip
QX Lab AI has released a breakthrough AGI service dubbed Ask QX, democratising AI via a multi-lingual platform with comprehensive Indian language coverage.
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CarbonHQ bags AUD $600,000 pre-seed funding to streamline carbon projects
Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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cleantech
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canva
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funding
Climate startup CarbonHQ raises AUD $600,000 in pre-seed funding to boost transparency in volatile carbon market and expedite Carbon credits projects.
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Gentrack invests AUD $12m in Aussie energy-tech firm Amber
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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solar power
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cba
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gentrack
Gentrack invests AUD $12m into Amber, joining an AUD $29m Series C funding round to globalise the Australian firm's advanced energy optimisation tech towards a sustainable future.
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Airtime Rewards & O2 launch exclusive cashback campaign in February
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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cx
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martech
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inflation
Airtime Rewards and O2 give an economic boost through an exclusive cashback initiative in February, allowing O2 customers to offset phone bills with purchases from over 180 retail partners.
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UK's Tablerone among top 10 for tretton37's 'Startup Boost' programme
Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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edutech
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devops
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apm
UK's startup, Tablerone, selected among top 10 globally for tretton37's 'Startup Boost' programme aimed at supporting socially impactful ventures.
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Assured Data Protection appoints Paul Dix as new CFO
Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
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software development
Assured Data Protection appoints seasoned finance professional Paul Dix as its CFO, reinforcing their growth strategy amid an increased demand for cloud data protection solutions.
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Who the backers back: Why diversity in Australian VC funding portfolios should be made public
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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dei
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jobs
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law
Diverse companies outperform less diverse peers, McKinsey report shows, prompting calls for Australian venture capital funds to publicly disclose diversity levels within their investment portfolios.
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Twilio honours AI startups pushing innovation in customer engagement
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Twilio honoured innovative startups utilising Generative AI and Twilio's suites to enhance digital communication for customer experiences in its AI Startup Searchlight awards.
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Project Manda launches to boost meeting productivity with AI
Tue, 30th Jan 2024
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data analytics
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productivity
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big data
Project Manda, using AI and analytics to overhaul unproductive meeting cultures in businesses, hopes to unlock and redirect significant time into organisational productivity.
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Digital skills academy launched for UK tech entrepreneurs
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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jobs
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digital economy
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startup ecosystem
Barclays has initiated the Eagle Labs Academy, a free digital platform to foster and equip UK's future tech entrepreneurs.
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Zally & SoSquared host FLIP MCR to boost local tech scene
Fri, 12th Jan 2024
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ai
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investors
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venture capital
Zally and SoSquared unite to host FLIP MCR, a networking event for local entrepreneurs looking for investment, aimed to spark venture capital activity in 2024.
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Singapore fintech Rently redefines property rental with zero upfront cost
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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fintechs
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finance, leasing & rental
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ipo
Singapore's fintech startup, Rently, has launched an innovative platform that revolutionises the rental market, providing users with zero upfront costs, aiming to make property rental more accessible and simpler.
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NVIDIA debuts GeForce RTX 40 SUPER Series set to revolutionise gaming
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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nvidia
NVIDIA unveils the production of GeForce RTX 40 SUPER Series, promising a gaming revolution with AI-powered graphics and capabilities, starting from US$599.
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OliverIQ debuts first complete Smart Home-as-a-Service at CES 2024
Tue, 9th Jan 2024
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smart home
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ces
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home automation
OliverIQ debuts at CES 2024 with a revolutionary Smart Home-as-a-Service (SHaaS) platform that simplifies home automation, offering a subscription model unifying numerous smart devices with round-the-clock support.