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Visa launches program to help SMBs navigate NFTs and crypto

Thu, 31st Mar 2022
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Visa has launched a one-year immersion program designed to bring together a global cohort of entrepreneurs interested in building their business with NFTs.
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Launch of direct .au domain extension an opportunity for entrepreneurs

Wed, 16th Mar 2022
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The launch of the .au domain comes as Australian businesses cite local competition as their second-biggest challenge in 2022 after the pandemic.
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COVID-19 hasn't dampened ANZ entrepreneurial spirit, study finds

Wed, 21st Apr 2021
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Australian and New Zealand entrepreneurs lead APAC in optimism and confidence, despite the challenges of the last year, according to a study.
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NTT and Red Bull Basement encourage entrepreneurial students to 'innovate for good'

Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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NTT partners with Red Bull Basement to support entrepreneurial students worldwide with their innovative projects.
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NZ takes #2 spot in best markets for women entrepreneurs

Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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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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NZ entrepreneur launches app to make travel easier

Thu, 7th Mar 2019
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The web app streamlines flight and hotel bookings by keeping an organisation's passenger details on the one platform.
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SaltDNA's Joe Boyle on the journey to building a cybersecurity business

Mon, 4th Jun 2018
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Looking beyond the need to safely store data, Joe has developed software that enables the secure sharing of information across global teams.
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Interview: The motivation behind building a cybersecurity business

Fri, 30th Mar 2018
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Robin Block interviewed CybSafe founder Oz Alashe to determine his motives, the challenges involved and what the future holds.
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Dell launches environmentally sustainable jewellery line

Wed, 17th Jan 2018
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Dell partners with actress Nikki Reed to launch a jewellery line using recycled gold from computer motherboards, blending sustainability with fashion.
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Diversify or fail: Govt. puts $8m towards women in tech grants

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Australian government announces second round of $8m Women in STEM grants program to encourage girls and women in science and technology.
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Founder of the Tech Girls movement wins entrepreneur award

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Jenine Beekhuyzen wins 2017 Pearcey Queensland Entrepreneur Award for her work in STEM education and entrepreneurship. #tech #awards.
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The ethics of smart devices: A conversation with the #1 IoT influencer in the world

Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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We build things that might be terrific for business, but does it create a world for ourselves that we're happy with?.
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Exclusive interview: Elanation battles child obesity & anxiety with tech

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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78% of kids who search the internet for content end up frustrated, confused or anxious because that sea of content is so overwhelming.
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ATEED launches competition to turn young entrepreneurial ideas into reality

Mon, 15th May 2017
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Winners in two different age categories between 15 and 24 years old will receive $10,000 in business start-up support.
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HCF Demo Day: Aussie health tech entrepreneurs gear up to pitch ideas

Fri, 12th May 2017
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The program process includes pitching ideas to a team of investors and 12 week course where participants develop their minimum viable product (MVP).
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Hello Alice: An AI-based virtual advisor for women entrepreneurs

Thu, 11th May 2017
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The current start-up ecosystem continues to cycle resources among a very small percentage of well-connected entrepreneurs, making it difficult for les.
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Business events set to showcase Auckland's entrepreneurial potential to World Masters athletes

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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ATEED to showcase Auckland's entrepreneurial potential during World Masters Games, taking advantage of influx of visitors.
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Opportunity awaits for young Auckland entrepreneurs

Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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Auckland's young entrepreneurs can now bring their business dreams to life with support from the Tertiary Student Entrepreneurship Programme 2016.
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Aussie start-up RangeMe gears up for massive growth

Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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Australia's RangeMe, the online marketplace that connects retailers with suppliers, has caught the attention of serial US entrepreneurs.
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Nigerian entrepreneur launches new startup in Brisbane

Wed, 18th May 2016
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Charis is gearing up to launch his third startup, the iKON Tracker, which has already been recognised as one of the top 30 startups at DEMO Africa.