Entrepreneurship stories
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Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove to board
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Freelancer appoints Catcha Group CEO Patrick Grove as Non-Executive Director to its Board, aiming to leverage his tech sector expertise to drive growth.
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AI, skills gaps, security and startups: Tech experts react to 24-25 fed budget
Thu, 16th May 2024
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AI, cybersecurity, and tech skills dominate the 2024—25 Federal Budget, but experts say more support for startups is essential for long-term innovation.
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evec & Connekt partner to monetise EV charging solutions
Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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North West EV-charger firm evec partners with software provider Connekt to monetise EV chargers and spur greener future. This strategic alliance targets a surging demand for EV charging solutions.
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Crimson Education brings Ivy League programme to Kiwis
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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entrepreneurship
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EdTech leader Crimson Education partners with the University of Pennsylvania to provide an innovative, globe-spanning, hybrid entrepreneurship programme, enhancing both online and traditional classroom-based learning methods.
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Elaine Stead joins Australian fund Main Sequence for deep tech investments
Wed, 20th Mar 2024
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Prominent investor Elaine Stead joins Australian deep tech fund Main Sequence, significantly bolstering its capabilities to transform research into solutions for global challenges.
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IWD 2024: How technology is helping accelerate women's progress today
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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edutech
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telemedicine
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leadership
IWD 2024 underscores the critical role of technology in accelerating women's progress, through enhanced access to education, healthcare, economic empowerment and leadership opportunities.
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DQA & DickersonDigital join forces, bolstering Australian IT sector
Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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digital transformation
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collaboration
DQA collaborates with Indigenous-owned IT leader DickersonDigital, aiming to enhance Australia's technology sector and support Indigenous enterprises.
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Isle of Man launches biggest Innovation Challenge to tackle global business issues
Tue, 28th Nov 2023
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cleantech
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fintechs
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sustainability
Isle of Man announces largest Innovation Challenge, seeking global enterprises to pitch solutions for key business issues.
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Pentest People ranks 27th in Fast Growth 50 Index for Northern England
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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entrepreneurship
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awards
Cybersecurity firm Pentest People secures 27th spot in Fast Growth 50 Index, boosting the Northern England economy.
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Dootrix surges in cloud services market with 74% revenue increase
Mon, 13th Nov 2023
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public cloud
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engineering
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cloud services
UK tech start-up, Dootrix, experiences a dramatic 74% spike in revenue as it dominates the cloud services market.
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Norton unveils new SMB solution with 24/7 triple-lock cybersecurity
Thu, 28th Sep 2023
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Norton launches all-in-one cybersecurity solution for small businesses, aimed at protecting their digital environments and financial futures.
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DUAPAY solution empowers women-led businesses in Fiji
Wed, 27th Sep 2023
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Mastercard and partners have launched a new mobile payment acceptance solution to unlock the potential of women entrepreneurs in Fiji.
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Kiwi Assist launches to achieve digital equality for seniors
Thu, 1st Jun 2023
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smartphones
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The app provides services that make the internet, smartphones and computers easier to use, while equipping seniors to make the most of the online services.
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Australian Business Growth Fund appoints new chair Elana Rubin
Tue, 7th Mar 2023
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telco
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insurance
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government
Elana Rubin has been appointed as the new chair of the Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF), which aims to encourage economic growth in SMEs.
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Tech investor Alan Jones joins Third Hemisphere as Tech & Investments Director
Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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Alan Jones, renowned tech investor and founder of M8 Ventures, joins Third Hemisphere as Tech and Investments Director to advise a growing list of clients.
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Ninja appoints Brendan Wong as Co-Founder & Chief-Contributor
Fri, 21st Oct 2022
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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ar, vr & metaverse
Web3 gaming guild co-founder Brendan Wong joins Ninja Syndicate as strategic advisor, bringing expertise in entrepreneurship, growth and scaling for startups.
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NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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commerce systems
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supply chain systems
New Zealand is second only to the United States for being the most conducive country to women’s entrepreneurship, a new report from Mastercard revealed today.
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Sydney & Melbourne amongst world's top places for women entrepreneurs
Tue, 16th Jul 2019
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network infrastructure
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women in technology
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entrepreneurship
Sydney and Melbourne ranked amongst world's best cities for women entrepreneurs, according to Dell's 2019 Women Entrepreneur Cities Index.
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Venture Up accelerator kicks off this month
Wed, 16th Jan 2019
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entrepreneurship
New Zealand’s aspiring leaders and entrepreneurs are about to put their best feet forward for the launch of the Venture Up 2019 youth accelerator this month.
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Soda Inc celebrates Kiwi entrepreneurship
Thu, 22nd Nov 2018
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entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs gathered to celebrate their journeys at Soda Inc's Ambition Showcase, featuring speakers and workshops on entrepreneurship and business growth.