When something in an industry you are involved in annoys you and you have the skills to fix it, the result can have benefits for the sector
globally. As an early adopter, drone racer, president of the local club and coder, Jay Davis says at first, he was scratching his own itch, before realising Teledrome’s commercial potential.
Combining her interest in environmental sustainability with the drive to fix a problem for parents of babies, one young mother has developed a tailored online and offline solution; Cloth Baby.
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A new device that encourages creativity in children under 12 is one mother’s response to seeing increasing numbers of children using fitness trackers. She wants to offer an alternative to parents not keen on buying their kids a smartwatch.
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Attending a food festival that didn’t cater for her children’s food intolerances led this young woman to develop meal bases, cake mixes and workshops for people in a similar position.
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With improved outcomes for regional communities at the heart of her concept, it’s no surprise Fiona is passionate about the role startups and small businesses can play in delivering these outcomes. She’s also a strong advocate for ensuring support offered takes into account the differences between regional and metropolitan.
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The two young founders behind Manufacturing Mate are proof that despite having a great idea and admitting to not knowing how to proceed to a scalable startup, you can attract national and international interest.
Sid Steele started getting noticed when Manufacturing Mate won the Hume Bank Life Tech challenge in 2018 and this year won a trip to Nanjing, China to take part in the NEXUS Summit.
Clarity, a plan, and new connections were part of what the developer of this artists’ retreat and the studio was looking for.
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Having developed a new flour and traversed the world of patents, this local business owner was looking for help to scale.
Startup Shakeup broke the isolation startup founders can experience by providing connections with other businesses going through their own journey.
For someone with a range of innovative ideas, who, in his job often sees businesses facing hard times, Startup Shakeup was both a personal and professional opportunity for Callum.
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Moving to the region and seeking connections and opportunities sparked this woman’s interest in signing up for a Startup Shakeup program.
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