Wattcost on Google’s radar?; Wearable tech for the professional female market; Tips on better relationships with your co-founders

HOME | ADVERTISE | CONTACT US Dear StartupSmart reader, Could WattCost be the next Australian startup acquired by Google? Former Microsoft evangelist Robert Scoble believes so. A former stockbroker and fund manager is hoping to improve the financial services industry by leveraging the internet to streamline compliance processes for investors. A Melbourne-based startup is looking to make wearable technology more comfortable and design-focused, and in doing so making gadgets better suited to professional women. Rebekah Campbell writes about her decision to merge Posse with Beat the Q. Few can explain bitcoin and the blockchain with the eloquence of Andreas Antonopoulos and next week he’ll be in Australia to discuss all things digital currency. Like any working relationship, the bond that ties co-founders together can come under strain. Here are three ways you can build better relationships with your co-founders. These nine TED talks are sure to inspire, stimulate and generate thought about how to successfully run a business. In a move that would have been unthinkable a few years ago, Microsoft has made its development platform freely available and ready to support not only Windows, but Apple Macs, Linux and Google Android. Bronwen Clune, Editor Robert Scoble thinks Australia’s WattCost should be Google’s next purchase by Kye White Could WattCost be the next Australian startup acquired by Google? Former Microsoft evangelist Robert Scoble believes so. VIEW ALL NEWS Bitcoin evangelist set to head Down Under  by Kye White Few can explain bitcoin and the blockchain with the eloquence of Andreas Antonopoulos and next week he’ll be in Australia to discuss all things digital currency. Melbourne startup aims to make wearable tech friendlier to professional women by Broede Carmody A Melbourne-based startup is looking to make wearable technology more comfortable and design-focused, and in doing so making gadgets better suited to professional women. Keep dreaming: Why we merged with Beat the Q by Rebekah Campbell I was sitting in a coffee shop, mid conversation with one of the small app companies and I allowed my mind to drift. What would the future look like? Three ways to build a better relationship with your co-founder by Broede Carmody Like any working relationship, the bond that ties co-founders together can come under strain. THE NEWS WRAP: Uber hopes Spotify deal will be music to its riders’ ears by Kye White Transportation network startup Uber has partnered with Spotify to allow those catching a ride with its service to select songs that will play during their trip. READ MORE Case study: How Westpac Group is using startup thinking to reshape its business Brought to you by Sensis In a bid to shrug off its corporate image, the organisation turned to the startup world for ideas on how to adopt a more agile and entrepreneurial attitude. READ MORE Nine TED talks every entrepreneur should watch by Adam Anticaglia These nine TED talks are sure to inspire, stimulate and generate thought about how to successfully run a business. READ MORE Former stockbroker set to shake up the financial services industry by Broede Carmody A former stockbroker and fund manager is hoping to improve the financial services industry by leveraging the internet to streamline compliance processes for investors. READ MORE Why Microsoft’s transformation into an “open source” company is a great move by David Glance In a move that would have been unthinkable a few years ago, Microsoft has made its development platform freely available and ready to support not only Windows, but Apple Macs, Linux and Google Android. READ MORE