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It seems the government’s innovation statement may be strangled by excessive regulation in a reflection of Australia’s risk-averse culture.
Even before its actual release it appears the statement has hit rough waters, as industry figures and the opposition criticise the proposed legislation that companies be public before they can raise money through crowdfunding.
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Investors need to stop looking at “wise investments” and turn their attention to more ambitious, global ideas, New York-based venture capitalist Daniel Gulati says.
Speaking at the Daze of Disruption conference in Melbourne on Thursday, Gulati referred to these ideas as “thunderlizards” – startups like Airbnb that might not look like
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The startup sector is full of energy, enthusiasm and passion. We are often the inspiration behind inspirational quotes, the
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Whether you are designing a product, developing a marketing strategy or writing a blog post, having a thorough understanding of your marketing target is vital.
But how do you get a clear view of who it is you are talking to and targeting?
Here are four questions you must ask to get
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Think of a country. No matter where you have in mind, it’s likely its government is driving programs to stimulate innovation, corporates are looking to re-brand as innovators to accelerate new experiences or markets, and the hopes of a new generation of opportunity are being carried by startups.
Governments clearly
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On the eve of the government’s much-anticipated innovation statement, the opposition has revealed its own set of startup-focused policies aimed to unlocking capital and fostering entrepreneurialism in regional areas.
Opposition Leader Bill Shorten announced on Friday morning Labor will implement a series of taxation changes to incentivise angel investing in
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