2014년 12월 11일 목요일

How to validate your idea over Christmas; KPMG and Advance launch elevate61 to help Aussie startups go global; The 10 biggest tech stories of 2014

StartupSmart
Dear StartupSmart reader,
You've got an idea for a startup – good for you. What most people don’t realise is that ideas are worth next to nothing. What you really need to focus on is the problem your idea addresses. Make sure that, above all, you’re solving a real problem.

KPMG and not-for-profit Advance want to see a world where more startups grow globally from Australia, so they've launched elevate61 to help them do it.

Here’s why Attorney-General George Brandis’ plan to combat internet piracy won’t work.

With 2015 just around the corner, along with even more rapid change in the tech world, Andrew Sadauskas takes a look back at the 10 biggest news stories to shake the tech world in 2014.

Want to break up with social media? Don’t!

An invite-only marketplace that connects businesses with freelance social media and community professionals is the latest startup to secure seed funding from Scale Investors, the angel investor network focusing on funding startups with female executives.

Software startup Flamingo has announced it is establishing operations in the US to kick-start rapid growth after eight months in the Australian market.

This Sydney startup plans to give traditional footwear retailers a run for their money.

What Mondelez learned from agile Aussie startups.
Kye White,
Editor
News of the day
How to validate your idea over Christmas: #2015istheyear
How to validate your idea over Christmas: #2015istheyear>
by Amir Nissen
You’ve got an idea for a startup – good for you. What most people don’t realise is that ideas are worth next to nothing.
VIEW ALL NEWS
>
Get elevated: KPMG and Advance want to see Aussie startups go global
Get elevated: KPMG and Advance want to see Aussie startups go global>
by Kye White
KPMG and not-for-profit Advance want to see a world where more startups grow globally from Australia, so they’ve launched elevate61 to help them do it.
The 10 biggest tech stories of 2014
The 10 biggest tech stories of 2014>
by Andrew Sadauskas
With 2015 just around the corner, along with even more rapid change in the tech world, here’s a look back at the 10 biggest news stories to shake the tech world in 2014.
Want to break up with social media? Don’t!
Want to break up with social media? Don’t!>
by Amanda Jesnoewski
It’s the break up letter so many want to write. With so many changes, low reach and a push towards paid advertising, many people are fantasising about breaking up with their social media accounts.
Aussie software startup Flamingo spreads its wings in the US
Aussie software startup Flamingo spreads its wings in the US>
by Broede Carmody
Software startup Flamingo has announced it is establishing operations in the US to kick-start rapid growth after eight months in the Australian market.
==
THE NEWS WRAP: Amazon app store pulled from Google Play>
by Andrew Sadauskas
Google has pulled Amazon’s app store from its Google Play marketplace, citing an update to its Developer Distribution Agreement.
Resourcing for growth: why you need a flexible hiring strategy>
by Elance-oDesk
Waiting until your workload explodes is far too late to start looking for staff, and it’s no good simply being reactive if you want to grow quickly.
Scale makes third investment in startup connecting businesses with social media professionals>
by Broede Carmody
An invite-only marketplace that connects businesses with freelance social media and community professionals is the latest startup to secure seed funding from Scale Investors, the angel investor network focusing on funding startups with female executives.
What this multinational company learned from agile Aussie startups
What this multinational company learned from agile Aussie startups>
by Broede Carmody
The Mondelez Mobile Futures program has come to an end, with the international confectionery company saying it has learnt to embrace agile thinking across all levels of its business thanks to partnerships with a number of Aussie startups.
Sydney app to give traditional footwear retailers a run for their money>
by Broede Carmody
A new app by the podiatrist for two popular football teams is allowing users to scan their foot to determine which athletic shoes they are best suited to.

Forced negotiations and industry codes won’t stop illegal downloads>
by Nicolas Suzor and Eleanor Angel
Attorney-General George Brandis and Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull announced they expect internet service providers (ISPs) to work with copyright owners to help police infringement. Here's why it won't work.

댓글 없음:

댓글 쓰기