Huge desire for web-based on-demand services in Oz; Dating apps look to interests; The difference between an advisory board and a board of directors

HOME | ADVERTISE | CONTACT US Dear StartupSmart reader, There’s huge desire in Australia for web-based on-demand services, according to SpaceWays co-founder Rob Rebholz. Vision, ability to execute, and global ambitions are the qualities Melbourne-based accelerator AngelCube is looking for in its startup founders. Applications for AngelCube’s 2015 program open today. Think Australia is lacking social media startups? Think again. Here arefive Australian social media startups to keep an eye on in 2015. Advice or binding direction: What is the difference between an advisory board and a board of directors? Interest-specific dating apps could be the way of the future, according to tech entrepreneur Andrew Dowling. Bringing on board talented individuals who are a good cultural fit all comes down to sharing your company’s vision, according to two Aussie entrepreneurs who have founded fast-growing startups. Product Hunt founder Ryan Hoover apologises for “big mistake” in website copy. Although perhaps not surprising, the fact that we will continue to have to deal with unmanageable amounts of email is a testament to the fact that behaviour significantly lags technology. Is behavioural economics as relevant in B2B environments as in B2C? Kye White, Editor Storage solution startup SpaceWays finds room to expand to Australia  by Kye White There’s huge desire in Australia for web-based on-demand services, according to SpaceWays co-founder Rob Rebholz. VIEW ALL NEWS Hiring the right staff comes down to vision and fit by Broede Carmody Bringing on board talented individuals who are a good cultural fit all comes down to sharing your company’s vision, according to two Aussie entrepreneurs who have founded fast-growing startups. Advice or binding direction: What is the difference between an advisory board and a board of directors? by Ursula Hogben It is crucial to know the difference between directors and advisory board members, including the risks, duties and liabilities of each role. Dating apps look to love interests at heart by Eisha Gupta Interest-specific dating apps could be the way of the future, according to tech entrepreneur Andrew Dowling. Five social media startups to watch in 2015 by Broede Carmody Think Australia is lacking social media startups? Think again. THE NEWS WRAP: YouTube launches new platform for children and families by Broede Carmody YouTube has launched a platform for children with the aim of making it safer and easier for pre-schoolers to find fun and educational videos online. READ MORE Email is still a problem that Google and others are happy to keep that way by David Glance Although perhaps not surprising, the fact that we will continue to have to deal with unmanageable amounts of email is a testament to the fact that behaviour significantly lags technology. READ MORE Is behavioural economics as relevant in B2B environments as in B2C? by Bri Williams When asked whether behavioural economics (BE) applies to business-to-business (B2B) as well as business-to-consumer (B2C), people are people has been my response. At least it used to be. READ MORE AngelCube accelerator applications open: "We don’t just want a high level crazy idea" by Kye White Vision, ability to execute, and global ambitions are the qualities Melbourne-based accelerator AngelCube is looking for from applicants for its 2015 program. READ MORE Product Hunt founder Ryan Hoover apologises for “big mistake” in website copy by Broede Carmody The founder of online community Product Hunt has learnt the value of empathetic copy after being called out online for an automated message that implied all founders are male. READ MORE