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“muddy waters make it easy to catch fish” – Seeing opportunity in an uncertain market

This week we spoke to Nicolay Alexiev, VP of Product @ Airtasker about his journey over the past 6 months as Covid hit having an immediate impact on their marketplace business. It’s not been a smooth ride for anyone but how teams think, manoeuvre and rally during these times separates the best from the rest. How

Insights – Engineering & Culture @ Secure Code Warrior

Who is Secure Code Warrior? As a hyper-growth cybersecurity company, we’re driven by our purpose of making the world’s coders more secure. With our online platform, we train and equip software developers to be the first line of defence for their organisations, empowering them to think and act with a security mindset every day. They

Insights – Engineering @ 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 @ Phocas Software

How do we create value? Our mission is simple – Phocas makes people feel good about data. We are experts in helping manufacturing, distribution, and retail customers with tailored industry-focused solutions to turn data into results. Our award-winning software provides customers with powerful analytics and visualisation tools to generate insights that help them make better

Insights – Life @ PASS Technology

How do we create value? Background checking is often the last thing on your long list of hiring to-dos. Luckily, this can all be automated, centralised, standardised, even customised… And the overall experience can be improved significantly – all while driving costs down and boosting productivity. Thanks to tech like ours, the pain associated with

Insights – Engineering @ Lendi

How do we create value? The process of securing a home loan can be one of the most stressful and overwhelming experiences of a person’s life. We’re driven by an unrelenting commitment to change this. The true beauty of the Lendi platform is that it empowers customers to explore home loan options in their own

Insights – Life @ Assignar

How do we create value? The construction sector is one of the world’s largest industries yet falls behind when it comes to technological progression and software adoption. We’re helping to revolutionise the digital transformation of the industry through our workforce and asset management platform. Founded from within the industry itself we have a unique insight

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

TLS Top Jobs in September

Do you remember your teachers telling you at school that there’s every likelihood your future job doesn’t even exist yet? It’s an exciting prospect, especially in the ever-changing tech landscape. As for right now, there are plenty of opportunities to explore. Each month, you can look right here for the TechLifeSydney Shortlist where we showcase

Meet-Ups and Events – What not to miss in September!

It’s officially the start of a new season, so it could be the perfect time to open up your horizons and make some connections in the tech world. There are always plenty of opportunities to link up with like-minded people in our industry, here are just a few in the calendar for September. LUNCH &

August’s TLS Top Jobs

As the country’s unemployment rate ticked up in the month of July to 7.5%, we learned more than one million Australians now find themselves out of work. And that’s not including the impact of Melbourne’s stage four lockdown, which is yet to be reflected in the data. Thankfully, the tech industry remains a shining light

The next Big Commerce? 10 Sydney tech companies (<100 employees) to watch

Size is not always an indication of success or impact as highlighted by Facebooks acquisition of WhatsApp in 2016 for $19B, WhatsApp had just 55 employees at the time. Increasing numbers in staff does typically signal that a company is having some success and in tech that means going from a startup to scale up.

July’s TLS Top Jobs

Happy NFY. We made it. The first half of 2020 has been memorable, to say the least, and absolutely devastating for many. With Australia’s official unemployment rate at more than 7%, recent jobs data has provided for some very sobering reading. But there are some good news stories. Opportunities can be found right here in

Top Tech Stories from Around the Globe: Self-driving vehicles to $1bn accounting blunders!

We’re bringing you the major tech stories happening from around the globe right to your doorstep here in Sydney. Amazon enters the self-driving race Let’s kick things off with a global story with a local Aussie connection, back in 2014 an Aussie by the name of Tim Kentley-Klay co-founded a self-driving company called Zoox, which last

Meet-Ups and Events – What not to miss in July!

As we see the relaxing of lockdowns and restrictions, cafe’s starting to fill up and the office vibe is starting to build – more than ever we are longing for our first drop of meet-up normalcy to return! While many are sticking to the virtual meetup style (kudos to the organisers on this – virtual

The TechLifeSydney Shortlist: Here are June’s top tech jobs

What a difference a few weeks make. As COVID-19 restrictions ease we are seeing the placement and job sector bounce back well. Brett Iredale, CEO of Jobadder, quotes that placements are at “65% of pre-COVID high’s” which by anyone’s estimation is a great sign of the resilience of the Australian job market. The good news

Virtual June in Sydney – The Top Virtual Meetups You Don’t Want to Miss

Craving like-minded people discussing topics that make you tick? While the in-person events aren’t too far away, you can enjoy virtual online events from the comfort of your own home. No, it’s not the same as that face-to-face interaction but look at the positives, you don’t have to commute, you can choose your own food

BUY NOW, PAY LATER: The battle is on!

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) for anyone born pre 1990 isn’t a new concept. There was a time when putting something on lay by and paying off over time was quite common, then this evolved into “well you can have it now, but promise to pay us back over time, okay?”. This usually involved paying

Capital Investment in Tech – Good timing or vote of confidence?

Capital investment in tech companies around the world has been flooding the market in search of the next Airbnb, Tesla, Stripe, Facebook, WeWork, Amazon, but as Covid-19 hits will we descend into a Capital Winter where deals dry up and companies are left out in the cold to survive? We believe it’s too early to

What Visa holders and Sponsoring businesses need to know right now.

As each week passes, the rampant march of redundancies keeps on coming – especially from Sydney’s tech companies now faced with the sudden adjustment from growth (even hyper-growth) to consolidation (even survival). For the past five years or so there’s been a constant hum from tech leaders about our shortage of top engineering and product

We bring you the Sydney tech companies STILL hiring

Sydney has been hit hard. Businesses have been assessing the impact of Covid-19 with the vast majority putting recruitment activity on hold and, unfortunately, many others making redundancies. It’s not all doom and gloom however, there are companies still hiring whether they’re a cashed up giant like Atlassian or hit a timely capital raise like

The war on talent just changed. A new dynamic lies ahead.

As companies the world over have frozen all hiring while they assess the impact of Covid-19, we all wait with bated breath for their decisions to be announced in the coming weeks. Travel and hospitality were among the first to be affected, with Flight Centre, The Star, Virgin and Qantas all making redundancies. But of

Thought Leadership Series – Tim Griffiths Co-founder/CSO @ Xref

Tim Griffiths is Co-Founder and CSO of Xref. An MBA-qualified technologist with more than 20 years’ experience advising global companies, his technology start-up know-how and entrepreneurial background have been key to taking Xref from a smart idea to a global success. What are your thoughts on the Sydney tech scene today and what has been

Thought Leadership series – Dave Bolton, CTO @ Domain

Dave has 20 years experience building software and leading technology teams across multiple industries, with a particular focus on bringing world class software engineering to organisations undergoing digital transformations, with a special focus on tech and product collaboration, along with building cloud and Agile capabilities and mindsets, and sustainable technology platforms and products. What are

Around the World: Our favourite tech stories this week

Australia is a funny place. Historian Geoffrey Blainey once said: “Every city in Europe is closer to continental Asia than are Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.” But, despite Australia’s great distance from its nearest continental neighbours, we’re far more connected than you might think. Especially when it comes to tech startups and our shared dedication to

Eavesdropping on Sydney Startups: 5 quotes you might have missed in February

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 recently… “It will make it easier for everyday Australians to invest in tech companies, and share in their success …. The index will provide diversity for investors and

March in Sydney – The Top Tech Events You Don’t Want to Miss

When it comes to Sydney’s tech scene it would seem that March is officially the month to mingle, bursting at the seams with conferences, events, workshops, and meetups. International Women’s Day takes centre stage with an exciting slew of events celebrating trailblazing women in tech while promising a ton of learnings, inspiration and the opportunity

Around the World: Our favourite tech stories this week

Australia is a funny place. Historian Geoffrey Blainey once said: “Every city in Europe is closer to continental Asia than are Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.” But, despite Australia’s great distance from its nearest continental neighbours, we’re far more connected than you might think. Especially when it comes to tech startups and our shared dedication to

The TechLifeSydney Shortlist: Here are February’s top tech jobs

Sydney’s tech scene is estimated to be 200,000 people short when it comes to filling vital jobs with local talent. It’s a worrying trend if you’re running a Sydney-based tech business with vacant positions to fill. But the scenario is flipped on its head, if you’re looking for your next career move. The good news

Eavesdropping on Sydney Startups: 5 quotes you might have missed in January

As we slowly made it back to our desks across January, the Sydney startup space readied itself for the year ahead with capital raises and climate change dominating the news. Here’s what we heard last month … “There’s a huge global market opportunity for us and we’re the clear market leader around the world.

Failure, heartbreak and kidnapping insurance: Jodie Fox talks Shoes of Prey and a life post-startup

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Tech Leaders’ Thoughts: Joe Waller from Finder

Name: Joe Waller Company: Finder Position: Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) Bio: “A driven, results-focused executive with a passion for products powered by technology and who thrives on a challenge, Joe’s focus at Finder is on scale: the product, the technology, the global business, the value chain and the revenue model. Joe played a key

Around the World: Our favourite tech stories this week

Australia is a funny place. Historian Geoffrey Blainey once said: “Every city in Europe is closer to continental Asia than are Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.” But, despite Australia’s great distance from its nearest continental neighbours, we are far more connected with the world than you might think. Especially when it comes to tech startups and

February in Sydney – The Top Tech Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Welcome to a new decade! 2020 officially has its hustle on and the Sydney tech community is alive with a raft of events, meet-ups and conferences to inspire the year ahead. With pitch nights, AI, data-driven tech, Legaltech and the digitisation of food production in the mix, there’s never been a better time to get

UK to Australia – Q&A with Matt, Software Engineer

Matt, 37 years old, software engineer from Leeds, England. So what prompted the move to Australia? Perfect timing was the biggest factor in my move over. I’d been contracting in the UK for nearly 5 years and it was becoming a little mundane and I was craving the excitement and challenge of being involved

The TechLifeSydney Shortlist: Our pick of the latest top tech jobs

Sydney’s tech scene is estimated to be 200,000 people short when it comes to filling vital jobs with local talent. It’s a worrying trend if you’re running a Sydney-based tech business with vacant positions to fill. But the scenario is flipped on its head, if you’re looking for your next career move. The good news

Tech Leaders Thoughts: ‘Is the Sydney startup scene 10 years behind state of the art?’

Following recent comments from ex-Google and Airtasker’s current VP of Engineering Yaniv Berstein on product and engineering at Australian tech startups being 10 years behind state of the art, TechLifeSydney sat down to talk to him and explore the context behind his thoughts. At a high level, Yaniv believes the Sydney tech scene is facing

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. Here’s what we heard recently… “The genuine opportunity for partnership was something that attracted us to EY Foundry and we look forward to gaining access to industry skills and networks while sharing

Aussies supporting Aussies: How to use Sydney’s tech stack across your business

As Aussies, supporting our mates is part of our DNA and it’s no different when it comes to our growing tech community. With a blinding number of homegrown tech solutions and startups emerging we’re seeing a greater number of options for businesses looking to support the local tech economy. Here’s how you can use Sydney

Eavesdropping on Sydney Startups: 5 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. Here’s what we heard recently… “Technology entrepreneurs tell us that the lack of affordable office space in the city is one of the biggest challenges they face.” – Clover Moore, Sydney Lord

Adopting Elixir

The HOW and WHY behind transitioning from RUBY to ELIXIR Before we get down to business, you might be wondering what Elixir even is. Thankfully, the TechLifeSydney blog is here to explain it all. Elixir is a dynamic, functional language designed for building scalable and maintainable applications. Elixir leverages the Erlang VM, known for running

Supporting Charities: How does Sydney’s tech scene give back?

In our fast-changing world, it’s a priority for tech startups to develop new technologies to support and improve human lifestyles. While these efforts were initially driven by financial numbers to keep businesses afloat, one of the latest industry trends is to give back to the community and apply Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) practices, a term

November in Sydney: The Top 10 Tech Events You Don’t Want to Miss

We may be moving towards the end of 2019, but this month’s events prove that Sydney’s vibrant tech scene is showing no sign of back-pedalling. In fact, the Australian tech hub is once again packed with many juicy tech workshops, meetups and conferences this month. Tech lovers, get ready for a month of insightful learning,

Top picks – CEO on the Finder Rocketship, Ethereum researcher for gaming disrupter….

The market for talent in Sydney is heating up as tech companies scale with capital from local and global investors. The number one cost and asset to any business is their people, so we take a look at some of the most interesting hires going on in the Sydney market right now: CEO @ Finder

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