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IWD 2023: How we can help women transform STEM fields
EduTech

IWD 2023: How we can help women transform STEM fields

STEM industry lacking female representation in Australia, as women contribute to just 36% of STEM enrolments, says new report.

By Silvia Pfeiffer • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Australian Business Growth Fund appoints new chair Elana Rubin
Unified Communications

Australian Business Growth Fund appoints new chair Elana Rubin

Elana Rubin has been appointed as the new chair of the Australian Business Growth Fund (ABGF), which aims to encourage economic growth in SMEs.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023
$40 million raised for Australian tech companies and ecosystem
Cloud Services

$40 million raised for Australian tech companies and ecosystem

Over half of the fund was raised through a heavily strategised fundraising and launch effort that was aimed at a select group of investors in late 2022.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023

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Tech workers stuck in toxic company culture to walk away
Recruitment

Tech workers stuck in toxic company culture to walk away

Employees who experience a toxic work environment in their companies say they plan to quit their job because of it, new research has found.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2023
Aussie startup transforms recruitment amidst layoffs
Recruitment

Aussie startup transforms recruitment amidst layoffs

With top tech talent open for opportunities, securing the best candidate for the job will rely more heavily on personal connections and industry expertise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023
How Web 2.5 is leading companies into the next era
Crypto

How Web 2.5 is leading companies into the next era

The emergence of Web 2.5, powered by blockchain technology, is changing the way we interact and creating new opportunities for companies and investors.

By Yash Patel • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023
WE Cities: Driving change by empowering women entrepreneurs
Network Infrastructure

WE Cities: Driving change by empowering women entrepreneurs

Dell's 2023 WE Cities Index highlights progress and areas for improvement in supporting women entrepreneurs globally.

By Angela Fox • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2023
Exclusive: Filament drives MDF efficiencies for vendors and channel partners
Marketing Technologies

Exclusive: Filament drives MDF efficiencies for vendors and channel partners

Filament's B2B-focused agency offering includes content marketing, search engine optimisation, digital advertising and website services.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Women in tech and innovation - the next frontier of fashion
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: Women in tech and innovation - the next frontier of fashion

Combining the powerful force of technology with the personal and emotional threads of fashion is currently underrepresented and underappreciated in Australia.

By Margot Balch • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Unlocking the spirit of female entrepreneurism
IT Industry

IWD 2023: Unlocking the spirit of female entrepreneurism

Entrenched social norms, unconscious biases and a lack of representation of women in senior roles create barriers for women looking to enter the workforce.

By Juliette Connolly • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: It shouldn't take innovation to make gender equality happen
AvePoint

IWD 2023: It shouldn't take innovation to make gender equality happen

While the information management (IM) and data privacy sectors are well represented by women, the more senior the role, the bigger the gender disparity becomes.

By Alyssa Blackburn • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: So where are all the female founders in the IT sector?
Leadership

IWD 2023: So where are all the female founders in the IT sector?

A key factor in growing the number of women founders is attracting and retaining more women in the sector in the first place.

By Amelia Hamer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever
Health Technologies

IWD 2023: Why Gender Equity In Tech Matters More Than Ever

Tech's rapid evolution impacts society, the workplace, and the planet. FedEx's Shalini Mathur calls for more opportunities for women in STEM.

By Kawal Preet • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture
International Women's Day

IWD 2023: How to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace culture

Diversity, equity and inclusion are vital for innovation and growth. Leaders must address biases and hire for diversity. #DEI #businessdevelopment.

By Jill Macmurchy • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
IWD 2023: There's opportunity for women in cyber if you're bold enough to seize it
Cybersecurity

IWD 2023: There's opportunity for women in cyber if you're bold enough to seize it

Having pivoted into cybersecurity over the past one and a half years, I can say with certainty that this growing industry holds so many prospects for women.

By Megha Koli • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2023
Investible appoints Charlie Ill as Chief Investment Officer, takes unique model global
Global expansion

Investible appoints Charlie Ill as Chief Investment Officer, takes unique model global

Asia Pacific VC firm Investible appoints Charlie Ill as CIO to create single investment team, deploy Early Stage Fund 2 and Climate Tech Fund.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2023

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Tec2i Partners Announces Two Senior appointments
Product Management

Tec2i Partners Announces Two Senior appointments

Tech advisory firm Tec2i Partners appoints two new senior partners to assist early-stage technology companies with investment and digital marketing strategies.

By Oliver Stewart • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2023