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30/01/2025

Join us for an action-packed, full-day event that brings together Australia’s top Founders, CXOs, global innovators, venture capitalists, and leaders from the nation’s fastest-growing startups and scale-ups.

Gain actionable insights into securing funding, scaling operations, expanding globally, and harnessing transformative technologies like AI. This interactive summit is your opportunity to connect, learn, and strategize for success in an ever-changing business landscape.

Don’t miss out — register now to secure your spot before Super Early Bird pricing ends!

https://events.smartcompany.com.au/growth-summit-2025

SmartCompany tracks the Catch business, drawing from interviews, public statements, and the Leibovich brothers' 2021 boo...
30/01/2025

SmartCompany tracks the Catch business, drawing from interviews, public statements, and the Leibovich brothers' 2021 book.

Here’s what you need to know about disclosing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and how this big change could affect your ann...
30/01/2025

Here’s what you need to know about disclosing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, and how this big change could affect your annual reporting and sustainability strategies for the future.

Here are three changes you can make to your AI strategy today to really hit the ground running in 2025.
29/01/2025

Here are three changes you can make to your AI strategy today to really hit the ground running in 2025.

Build Club is scaling in 2025, focusing on corporate upskilling, white-labeled e-learning, and making AI accessible to n...
28/01/2025

Build Club is scaling in 2025, focusing on corporate upskilling, white-labeled e-learning, and making AI accessible to non-technical users.

Melbourne-based Spoony aims to build digital connections among disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill users.
28/01/2025

Melbourne-based Spoony aims to build digital connections among disabled, neurodivergent, and chronically ill users.

Heaps Normal's journey started in 2018, with its co-founders officially launching the non-alec beer brand to the world t...
28/01/2025

Heaps Normal's journey started in 2018, with its co-founders officially launching the non-alec beer brand to the world two years later.

Taking a look at the financials of Spinzone, turns out modern laundromats leveraging technology are highly profitable.
28/01/2025

Taking a look at the financials of Spinzone, turns out modern laundromats leveraging technology are highly profitable.

Making tips tax-exempt for hospitality workers will benefit the sector, said Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association CE...
28/01/2025

Making tips tax-exempt for hospitality workers will benefit the sector, said Australian Restaurant & Cafe Association CEO Wes Lambert.

Rising to COO in 2014 and taking over as CEO in 2023 at just 40, Chris Tyrrell’s leadership journey has been about celeb...
28/01/2025

Rising to COO in 2014 and taking over as CEO in 2023 at just 40, Chris Tyrrell’s leadership journey has been about celebrating the Hunter Valley winery’s long history and one-of-a-kind style.

Australia's largest state has held off a fast-finishing Queensland to remain the country's best-performing economy.
27/01/2025

Australia's largest state has held off a fast-finishing Queensland to remain the country's best-performing economy.

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has limited registrations after a cyber attack 💻 , coinciding with its sudden surge in popul...
27/01/2025

Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has limited registrations after a cyber attack 💻 , coinciding with its sudden surge in popularity.

Its new AI assistant, powered by the DeepSeek-V3 model, topped Apple's App Store charts in the US 🇺🇸 , prompting questions about the effectiveness of US tech export controls.

Is this a turning point in the AI landscape?

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27/01/2025

Productivity expert Donna McGeorge will be answering all your questions on how you can drive your business to success this year.

Submit your questions here: https://bit.ly/3wsulkg

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Culture Kings founder Simon Beard recently sat down with Matt Purcell to share his journey. Here are the key takeaways.

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Have you noticed the Google Gemini AI assistant invading your Workspace over the past week? There's a reason for that.

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24/01/2025

Trump's Stargate AI initiative has resulted in backlash, including from Elon Musk. But what is it and how could it affect Australian AI?

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Join us for an action-packed, full-day event that brings together Australia’s top Founders, CXOs, global innovators, venture capitalists, and leaders from the nation’s fastest-growing startups and scale-ups. Gain actionable insights into securing funding, scaling operations, expanding globally, and harnessing transformative technologies like AI. This interactive summit is your opportunity to connect, learn, and strategize for success in an ever-changing business landscape. Don’t miss out — register now to secure your spot before Super Early Bird pricing ends! https://events.smartcompany.com.au/growth-summit-2025

Watch our Pitch finalists from Refilled, ivygo, Pikkl, and Men of Manners share the biggest challenges they have faced. Stay updated on when our next round of applications are open here: https://www.smartcompany.com.au/ And see how Dell Technologies can help your startup here: https://www.dell.com/en-au/lp/dell-for-startups #Sponsored

Productivity expert Donna McGeorge will be answering all your questions on how you can drive your business to success this year. Submit your questions here: https://bit.ly/3wsulkg #Sponsored

In partnership with Optus, we have productivity expert Donna McGeorge to answer your questions on how you can prepare for 2025. Submit your questions here: https://bit.ly/3wsulkg #Sponsored

Watch what the best advice was for our pitch finalists from Refilled, Ivygo, Pikkl, and Men of Manners that helped them get their startup to where it is today. Stay updated on when our next round of applications are open here: https://www.smartcompany.com.au/ And see how Dell Technologies can help your startup here: https://www.dell.com/en-au/lp/dell-for-startups #Sponsored #thePitch

At our upcoming Growth Summit, you’ll be able to hear from Susan Toft, founder and CEO of The Laundry Lady: 1. Her journey to sustainable growth 2. How she scaled the business to a staggering 3000% growth in revenue 3. What’s in the future for the business Learn more: https://events.smartcompany.com.au/growth-summit-2025

This month, we have productivity expert Donna McGeorge to answer how you to plan your 2025 for your business to thrive. Submit your questions here: https://bit.ly/3wsulkg #Sponsored

Watch our Pitch finalists from Refilled, ivygo, Pikkl, and Men of Manners share the benefits of applying to the Pitch. Stay updated on when our next round of applications are open here: https://www.smartcompany.com.au/ And see how Dell Technologies can help your startup here: https://www.dell.com/en-au/lp/dell-for-startups #Sponsored #thePitch

This month for our Business Briefing edition 7, in partnership with Optus, we cover: - A young Queensland innovator is proving age is no barrier to big ideas. - How small business owner Chryssie Swarbrick’s video racked up over 100,000 likes and more than 1.3 million views. - Small businesses have been lighting up the 62nd Australian Export Awards. #Sponsored

LAST CHANCE: Ask PR expert Odette Barry about best practice PR and communication strategies to elevate your business here: https://bit.ly/3wsulkg #Sponsored

In partnership with Optus Business, welcome to the Business Briefing. In this monthly video series, we share inspiring stories and insights from the world of small business. #Sponsored

William Hasko, Regional Director, Small Business Marketing Dell Asia Pacific & Japan shares why they are so excited to support startups. Watch it all happen as we do it all again for the Pitch Sydney on November 28. Register your spot now: https://bit.ly/40DjoZA #thePitch #thePitch2024

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