Zenshifts raises $100k; Melbourne startup offers a subscription fee for unlimited coffee; Vivid Sydney to host global coworking conference

HOME | ADVERTISE | CONTACT US Dear StartupSmart reader, Sydney-based rostering startup Zenshifts has raised $107,500 in seed funding, which will be used to ramp up marketing and build out the feature set of its software-as-a-service platform. Would you pay a subscription in exchange for unlimited coffee?Melbourne startup UpShot is helping Melburnians get their caffeine fix without having to whip out a wallet or fumble with loose change. Startup Weekend Adelaide co-founder Orren Prunckun has been honoured for his contribution to the startup community. PayPal’s John Lunn on how digital currencies will disrupt the way “inefficient 30-year-old banking services move money”. The Global Coworking Unconference Conference will be held in Australia for the first time as part of Vivid Sydney. Social enterprise startup Communiteer is helping connect skilled professionals with low-commitment, short duration volunteering work. How should policymakers respond to the rise of Uber, AirBNB and others in the “sharing economy”? It’s a balance between regulation and strangulation, says the shadow minister for competition Andrew Leigh. Last week's events in Canberra shows business can't wait for the government to lead industry change. If you want to keep up with technology, you're going to have to do it yourself. Kye White, Editor Zenshifts and the art of roster maintenance by Kye White Sydney-based rostering startup Zenshifts has raised $107,500 in seed funding, which will be used to ramp up marketing and build out the feature set of its software-as-a-service platform. VIEW ALL NEWS Would you pay a subscription in exchange for unlimited coffee? by Broede Carmody A new startup is helping Melburnians get their caffeine fix without having to whip out a wallet or fumble with loose change. Adelaide startup stalwart Orren Prunckun receives Australia Day award by Broede Carmody Startup Weekend Adelaide co-founder Orren Prunckun has been honoured for his contribution to the startup community. PayPal’s Lunn says digital currencies will disrupt “inefficient 30-year-old banking services move money” by Kye White The potential for digital currency to move money around the world more efficiently is huge, according to PayPal developer network global director John Lunn. Aussie startup to help not-for-profits tap into the knowledge of professionals by Broede Carmody Want to volunteer for a charity or cause you believe in, but concerned about the lack of hours in your day? The News Wrap: Microsoft invests in startup to wrest control of Android from Google  by Kye White Microsoft is investing in a startup that is trying to weaken Google’s hold over Android, The Wall Street Journalreports. READ MORE Rethink routine – is there a better way to manage your workload? by Elance-oDesk The Van That Can has completed over 15,000 deliveries with just two directors and a freelancer ecosystem, embracing the new way SMEs are getting ahead READ MORE Want tech leadership? Don't look to Canberra by Paul Wallbank Last week's events in Canberra shows business can't wait for the government to lead industry change. If you want to keep up with technology, you're going to have to do it yourself. READ MORE Vivid Sydney to host world-renowned coworking conference by Broede Carmody A world-renowned coworking conference will be held in Australia for the first time as part of Vivid Sydney, the southern hemisphere’s largest festival of light, music and ideas. READ MORE Andrew Leigh: Sharing the benefits of "the sharing economy" by Andrew Leigh How should policymakers respond to the rise of Uber, Airbnb and others in the “sharing economy”? It’s a balance between regulation and strangulation, says the shadow minister for competition. READ MORE