Etta Watts-Russell, the founder of Medtech start up Lactamo, shares the inspiration behind her innovative lactation aid and how it aims to solve the physical problems of breastfeeding that contribute to low rates worldwide.
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Sustinent founder Philip Ellery explains how his biotech solution not only supports more sustainable farming methods, but has the potential to tackle the big issue of global food security.
In 2003, Bruce Jeffreys co-founded Australia’s first carsharing company, GoGet. Today, via new venture Dresden Optics, he is reinventing the way prescription eyewear is manufactured and sold and hopes the brand’s innovative perspective will make quality, affordable glasses accessible to anyone, whether they live in Melbourne or Mumbai.
In turbulent times such as these, it’s hard to keep a clear head when everyone around you is losing theirs. We look at the psychological forces that drive us to panic and how you can combat these urges to steer your business in the right direction.
With a remit that includes nurturing a community of 300-plus startups and entrepreneurs, Fishburners CEO Nicole O’Brien has plenty of insights and advice on the best way to get a new business idea off the ground.
The online world can deliver a big boost to your brand but it’s also a breeding ground for intellectual property abuse. To determine the best ways to reduce your risk, we spoke to Suzie Leask, Associate Director and intellectual property specialist at Australian Business Lawyers & Advisors (ABLA).
What is it that sets a good leader apart from a mediocre one? As part of the Optus ‘Things I look for…’ series, I asked Jude Rajkumar, Head of Product at next-generation online mortgage broker uno Home Loans, for her perspective on leadership and the traits she’s most drawn to.
In the new Optus ‘Things I look for…’ series, I talk to Vincent Turner, founder and CEO of uno Home Loans, about startup recruitment strategies and the qualities he values most when building a winning team.
No small business owner will tell you that their first year in business was easier than they expected. But as Kids Club CEO Corie Stone recalls, knowing your ‘why’ and planning ahead can make all the difference to success.
As SVA Consulting marks its first 10 years, Executive Director Olivia Hilton reflects on what brought her to the organisation and the principles that have shaped and guided its growth.
As the experience of one B2B startup demonstrates, raising a Series A is as much about the founders and their prep work, as it is about the idea.