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Insights – Life @ EdApp

How do we create value? We’re changing the way people learn at work. Our industry-leading microlearning platform is arming the workplaces of the world with the best possible learning tools to help their employees thrive. Our industry compatibility is without limit so whether you’re an aircraft engineer, barista, sales representative or a C-suite executive we

Insights – Life @ Xref

How do we create value? Organisations around the globe share a common imperative; securing the right talent for the right role. We’ve revolutionised this process, changing the way recruitment, HR and talent acquisition teams hire. We’re a fully automated, online reference checking software that enables fast, secure and meaningful candidate feedback. We’ve empowered some of

Insights – Engineering @ Expert360

How do we create value? We’re building the workforce of the future powered by industry leading freelancers and a platform that makes working for yourself work. This future is dynamic, efficient and game-changing; we believe it has the potential to change the way the world does business and for exponential outcomes to be realised. Our

Insights – Engineering @ Finder

How do we create value? Finder is a comparison site making waves all around the world. Our mission is to change the way the world makes decisions. We help over two million Australians each month compare virtually everything across 100+ categories – from broadband to business loans; credit cards to cruises; and health insurance to headphones.

Insights – Engineering @ SiteMinder

How do we create value? In an age of rising choice for curious travellers, we liberate hoteliers with technology that makes a difference. We’re the global hotel industry’s leading guest acquisition platform, ranked among Australia’s top 20 tech pioneers for our smart and simple solutions that put hotels at the heart of their guests’ booking

Industry News

10 women-led businesses shaking up Australian tech

Tackling gender diversity at the highest levels of business is a tough job. The Startup Muster 2018 survey, which provides a general snapshot of Australia’s startup ecosystem, reported in one of their latest surveys that the number of Australian female founders has been dropping in the last three years. And while the number of women

Meet the organisers behind October’s big tech conferences in Sydney

What do the organisers of Sydney’s best tech conferences think about their own events? And how should you convince your boss to buy you a ticket? Here’s the lowdown… Spark Festival 10 October – 27 October Various locations across Sydney www.sparkfestival.co Australia’s biggest event for the startup and innovation community, Spark Festival, returns in 2019

October in Sydney: The top tech events you don’t want to miss

Spring has sprung and so have this month’s tech events! October sees the tech scene bursting with new events, making Australia’s Silicon Beach a very attractive place to be for tech lovers. Maybe you’re looking to stay abreast of the latest industry trends, or searching for tips and advice to boost your company’s growth. Perhaps

Eavesdropping on Sydney Startups: 6 quotes you might have missed in September

The Sydney startup scene moves fast. So, you can’t be blamed for missing a few golden nuggets of information over the last month. Here’s what we heard in September… “The market is moving to shared mobility regardless of what Hyundai Motor’s strategy or will is, so it is clear that our best option is to

The best TEDxSydney tech talks to binge watch this weekend

TEDxSydney recently celebrated its 10th anniversary of unique talks and ideas sharing in Australia with more than 5,000 people attending this year’s event at the ICC. Here are the best tech TED talks filmed in Sydney perfect for bingeing this weekend… Magic, Hacking, and Tricking People | Alex Hogue Think you could see through a

Best Aussie tech places to work: Meet three tech firms new to the list

Canva, Atlassian and Salesforce are just three of the most well-known ‘best places to work in Australia’ in the technology category – but what about the companies new to the list since last year? We take a look inside the Sydney tech businesses making their move… The 50 Best Places to Work is an annual

Eavesdropping on Sydney Startups: 6 quotes you might have missed

The Sydney startup scene moves fast. So you can’t be blamed for missing a few golden nuggets of information over the last month or so. Here’s what we heard recently… “In just eight weeks, these individuals have found their co-founders, identified a problem to solve, validated their solution and built a business model. Not only

September in Sydney: 8 can’t-miss tech events to attend for scaling your business

Want to attend Sydney’s top tech events and conferences this month but don’t know where to start or where to go? You’re in luck! We’ve compiled a carefully selected list that features the eight best tech events in Sydney so you can be sure that you’re not missing out on the latest industry trends and

Predictions on what the future holds for the Sydney tech ecosystem.

Prediction Do we have the right representation? Predictions on the Sydney tech ecosystem and broader economy if we don’t take action No silver bullet — solutions to explore Why this is a pivotal point in time Following on from my previous article on the lack of awareness overseas of the Sydney tech scene; A hot topic right

How much should share options weigh on your decision to join a tech company?

It’s the dream — you join a tech company at the base of their hockey stick growth, every monthly meeting Champagne bottles are popping as the sales and adoption of the product exponentially grow. A couple of years go by and an IPO makes you an instant millionaire, now free to fulfil your dreams of

Financial Review 2019 Richlist is out — what does tech representation look like?

The AFR 2019 Richlist is out so we take a look at which tech founders are making moves. The usual suspects Scott Farquhar and Mike Cannon-Brookes of Atlassiancontinue to ascend closer to the top, now sitting 5th and 6th with fortunes amounting to $9.75B and $9.63B respectively. When they listed on the NASDAQ back in December 2015 the

London — “There is a tech scene in Sydney?”

Thank you to some of the best and brightest tech talent in London for taking the time to discuss the local market, your views and opinions on the Sydney tech scene and the viability of relocation, it was a pleasure. Disclaimer — these are my opinions based on circa 400–500 interactions with engineers, designers, product