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HOME | ADVERTISE | CONTACT US Dear StartupSmart reader, If Australia can produce three or four more Atlassians, then its startup ecosystem will start to matter on the global stage, says US entrepreneur and angel investor Jason Calacanis, as he launches an Australian version of This Week in Startups. Developers, designers, entrepreneurs and corporate innovators gathered at the Web Directions South Conference in Sydney last week to hear about some of the big picture issues facing the technology industry. Here are the top seven take-aways from Web Directions. On Friday, Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane launched the final part of the government’s $484.2 million Entrepreneurs’ Infrastructure Programme, the Accelerating Commercialisation stream. Here are nine things you need to know about the new program. As Australians live longer and longer, more sons, daughters and grandchildren are becoming the primary carers for ageing relatives who want to stay at home. Curo helps people monitor their elderly family members through a series of home sensors. The Victorian government Minister for Manufacturing, David Hodgett,has announced a $544,000 grant to the Geelong-based Australian Sports Technology Network (ASTN) to help grow Victoria’s emerging sports technology industry. Three years ago Melbourne student Milan Amarsi was looking for a tutor for his cousin and found it difficult to find one on short notice. His frustration led him to start TutorSearch. While most of us can only guess what changes might unfold in the world of marketing next year, we’ve asked various experts to predict what could evolve in their corner to compile a list of six top marketing predictions for 2015. Bronwen Clune, Editor Australia’s own This Week in Startups launches by Kye White If Australia can produce three or four more Atlassians, then its startup ecosystem will start to matter on the global stage, according to US entrepreneur and angel investor Jason Calacanis. VIEW ALL NEWS The new tech approach to an age-old problem by Kye White As Australians live longer and longer, more sons, daughters and grandchildren are becoming the primary carers for ageing relatives who want to stay at home. Seven takeaways from the Web Directions South Conference by Kye White Developers, designers, entrepreneurs and corporate innovators gathered at the Web Directions South Conference in Sydney last week to hear about some of the big picture issues facing the technology industry. Nine things you need to be aware of about the new Accelerating Commercialisation program by Kye White Developers, designers, entrepreneurs and corporate innovators gathered at the Web Directions South Conference in Sydney last week to hear about some of the big picture issues facing the technology industry. Six top marketing predictions for 2015 by Nina Hendy While most of us can only guess what changes might unfold in the world of marketing next year, we’ve asked various experts to predict what could evolve in their corner to compile a list of six top marketing predictions for 2015. THE NEWS WRAP: Apple executive signals US spring for Watch launch by Kye White The Apple Watch launch is scheduled to arrive later than originally anticipated, according to Apple’s senior vice president of retail and online stores, Angela Ahrendts. READ MORE Our path to disruption: Envato Brought to you by Sensis Despite humble beginnings, serial disruptor Envato’s turnover has grown to more than $50 million in just eight years. The founders share their startup success story. READ MORE TutorSearch helps students and tutors connect by Kye White Three years ago Melbourne student Milan Amarsi was looking for a tutor for his cousin and found it difficult to find one on short notice. READ MORE Geelong’s emerging sports tech industry gets a boost by StartupSmart The Victorian government Minister for Manufacturing, David Hodgett, has announced a $544,000 grant to the Geelong-based Australian Sports Technology Network (ASTN) to help grow Victoria’s emerging sports technology industry. READ MORE