What the Bigcommerce deal means for Australian startups; How to transition from corporate life; The RedBubble story

HOME | ADVERTISE | CONTACT US Dear StartupSmart reader, Bigcommerce’s $US50 million Series D raise is evidence that the “sorry state” of Australian venture capital is less of a problem thanks to an increasingly global venture capital market, according to Niki Scevak. Making the leap from a secure, well-paying corporate job to the world of startups can be a daunting task. Here are four ways to make the transition from corporate life. How Martin Hosking built Redbubble into a $59 million design marketplace. Creative agency Loud and Clear is set to launch its own startup incubator, looking to invest in four B2B startups a year. BlueChilli’s Catherine Eibner on understanding the federal government’s recently announced Accelerating Commercialisationcomponent of the Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme. As the number of people using mobile apps continues to rise, so too does the amount of tools available to the developers that build them.Appee is one of the most recent to launch. Australian startup inkl is the latest attempt to solve one of the media industry’s biggest problems – how to make people pay for online content. Robert Krigsman’s startup lessons and other bits of (not so trivial) wisdom. Bronwen Clune, Editor Big news for Bigcommerce, bigger news for Australian startup financing by Kye White Bigcommerce’s $US50 million Series D raise is evidence that the “sorry state” of Australian venture capital is less of a problem thanks to an increasingly global venture capital market, according to Niki Scevak. VIEW ALL NEWS How Martin Hosking built Redbubble into a $59 million design marketplace by Eloise Keating Martin Hosking first saw the internet 19 years ago. A year later the now 54-year-old Melburnian became involved in pioneering search provider LookSmart. Meet the startup trying to create the Spotify for media content by Kye White Australian startup inkl is the latest attempt to solve one of the media industry’s biggest problems – how to make people pay for online content. Appee helps app developers engage with their users by Kye White As the number of people using mobile apps continues to rise, so too does the amount of tools available to the developers that build them. Four ways to prepare yourself for the transition from corporate to startup life by Broede Carmody Making the leap from a secure, well-paying corporate job to the world of startups can be a daunting task. THE NEWS WRAP: Twitter upgrade allow tweets to be shared as direct messages by Andrew Sadauskas Twitter has unveiled a new feature allowing users to forward tweets as direct messages as part of its latest update. READ MORE Top startup lessons for your business Brought to you by Sensis The big end of town is turning to Australia’s startup fraternity in search of fresh ideas on how to reshape their business, and here’s what you can learn from this enterprising sector. READ MORE Four startup lessons and other (not so trivial) bits of wisdom by Robert Krigsman We moved our boutique advisory practice to Melbourne’s CBD in July this year. Here are four essential observations from the experience. READ MORE B2B opportunities heard Loud and Clear as new startup incubator launches by Kye White Creative agency Loud and Clear is set to launch its own startup incubator, looking to invest in four B2B startups a year. READ MORE Understanding the new Accelerating Commercialisation government grant scheme for startups by Catherine Eibner The federal government has just announced details of the Accelerating Commercialisation component of the Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme, a funding program that replaces the Commercialisation Australia program. READ MORE