The Growth Cartel

In this episode of the Growth Cartel, Deepak and Vinisha discuss highlights from the West Tech Fest, insights on workplace culture, the importance of gender diversity and the challenges faced by Employment Hero. They also touch on current events, including the tragic death of a CEO in the healthcare industry and explore the implications of AI in mental health, emphasising the need for human oversight in AI-driven therapy applications.

Takeaways

• West Tech Fest showcased the importance of humanity in business.
• Employment Hero faces significant challenges regarding workplace culture.
• The healthcare industry is under scrutiny for its capitalist practices.
• Birchal has made a strong start to its hardware syndicate
• AI therapy apps are growing but require careful ethical considerations.
• The importance of gender diversity in funding initiatives is rising.
• Networking and collaboration are essential for driving change in tech.

Reference Links

• Overnight Success - https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/aussie-startup-vc-summary-30th-november-2024?_bhlid=4eaa234680798ad3bdb45514b5705f029891f88c
• This Week in Australian Startups - https://news.harisq.com/p/this-week-in-australian-startups-cb8
• Startup Daily - https://www.startupdaily.net/
• SmartCompany -https://www.smartcompany.com.au/

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Episode Links

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Follow Brandon on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjkburns/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Teamified: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teamified.com.au/

Follow Vini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinisharathod/

p3 studio - people, partnerships, purpose: https://p3studio.com.au/

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepaksinghhr/

Follow Leila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilaneoliveira/

In this episode of Growth Cartel, Deepak discusses significant recent developments in the Australian startup ecosystem, including the passing of a controversial social media bill for under 16s, positive trends in funding for women-led businesses and the ongoing conversation around compensating artists and publishers for their work used in AI training. He highlights the need for systemic change in funding practices and shares investment news from the past week, emphasising the importance of supporting diverse talent in the startup landscape.

Takeaways

• The social media bill for under 16s may cause more harm than good - it can provide invaluable community support for youth.
• Diverse funding for women-led businesses is on the rise. Yet only 4% of funding goes to women-led businesses in Australia.
• AI companies should compensate creators for their content.
• $120 million was invested in the Australian startup ecosystem this week.

Reference Links

• Overnight Success - https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/aussie-startup-vc-summary-30th-november-2024?_bhlid=4eaa234680798ad3bdb45514b5705f029891f88c
• This Week in Australian Startups - https://news.harisq.com/p/this-week-in-australian-startups-cb8
• Startup Daily - https://www.startupdaily.net/
• SmartCompany -https://www.smartcompany.com.au/

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Teamified: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teamified.com.au/

Follow Vini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinisharathod/

p3 studio - people, partnerships, purpose: https://p3studio.com.au/

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Follow Leila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilaneoliveira/

In this episode from The Growth Cartel, Deepak and Brandon discuss the latest developments in the Australian startup scene, including the liquidation of Swoop Aero, Pronto Pilates' crowdfunding success and the innovative solutions from Australian Droid and Robot (ADR) in mining. They also explore Raindrop's efforts to simplify insurance policies and Edexia’s AI tools for teachers, while reflecting on recent industry movements and market insights.

Takeaways

• Swoop Aero’s liquidation highlights challenges in the drone delivery market
• Crowdfunding remains a viable option for startups in Australia with Prompto Pilates aiming to revolutionise the fitness industry with teacherless studios.
• Australian Droid and Robot (ADR) focuses on safety in mining with innovative technology.
• The startup scene in the Northern Territory is gaining momentum, highlighted by Raindrop, which is seeking to demystify complex insurance policies for consumers.
• The importance of supporting teachers to improve student engagement is ever important and Edexia’s AI tools aim to enhance the educational experience for teachers.
• Does industry movements indicate potential energy coming back into the market?

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Follow Brandon on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjkburns/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Teamified: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teamified.com.au/

Follow Vini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinisharathod/

p3 studio - people, partnerships, purpose: https://p3studio.com.au/

Follow Deepak on LinkedIn:

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Follow Leila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilaneoliveira/

In this episode of The Growth Cartel, Deepak is joined by Emma Earley and Sam Garven, co-founders of Canopy, a platform aimed at improving workplace safety and misconduct reporting. They discuss their personal experiences that led to the creation of Canopy, the importance of fostering inclusive environments and the challenges faced by underrepresented founders in the startup ecosystem.

The conversation also touches on the cultural dynamics within various industries, particularly hospitality and the need for systemic change to support a diverse range of founders and employees.

Emma and Sam emphasise:

• The importance of education and early intervention in addressing workplace issues
• The role of AI in improving reporting processes and enhancing workplace safety
• The impact that Canopy aims to have in creating safer, more inclusive workplaces.

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Follow Rhys on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhyshenderson/

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Follow Brandon on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjkburns/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Teamified: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teamified.com.au/

Follow Vini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinisharathod/

p3 studio - people, partnerships, purpose: https://p3studio.com.au/

Follow Deepak on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepaksinghhr/

Follow Leila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilaneoliveira/

The conversation covers various themes surrounding the recent Tech Summit, focusing on diversity, the role of women in leadership, professionalism in the tech industry, and the impact of media sensationalism. The speakers discuss the importance of inclusivity, the need for systemic change, and the significance of professionalism in a global context. They also highlight the Teddy Standards aimed at promoting inclusivity in workplaces and share success stories from the Australian tech landscape, concluding with insights on investment trends.

Takeaways

• The T-EDI Standards were launched to promote diversity and inclusivity in workplaces.
• Leadership culture is shifting towards empathy and kindness for sustainable success.
• Australia is a global leader in tech sectors like quantum physics and space exploration.
• Diverse teams are prioritized by investors like Antler for driving innovation and growth.
• Critical thinking is vital to navigate sensationalized and biased media narratives.

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Follow Rhys on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhyshenderson/

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Follow Brandon on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjkburns/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Teamified: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teamified.com.au/

Follow Vini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinisharathod/

p3 studio - people, partnerships, purpose: https://p3studio.com.au/

Follow Deepak on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepaksinghhr/

Follow Leila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilaneoliveira/

In this episode of The Growth Cartel, we’re joined by Penny Locaso, a renowned behavioral scientist and entrepreneur. Penny shares her journey from a corporate executive to founding her purpose-driven company, HackingHappy.co, where she empowers women to own their voices, define their impact, and overcome barriers to leadership. Together, we explore how societal pressures and a lack of diverse female role models create challenges in claiming expertise and how daily acts of courage can help women break through imposter syndrome and thrive as leaders.

Takeaways:

• Many women struggle with calling themselves experts, feeling they must meet every qualification.
• The "authority gap" leads to harsher judgment and greater self-doubt for women in leadership.
• A lack of diverse female role models impacts confidence and visibility in expert spaces.
• Advocacy and small acts of bravery empower women to overcome imposter syndrome and own their expertise.

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Follow Brandon on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjkburns/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Teamified: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teamified.com.au/

Follow Vini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinisharathod/

p3 studio - people, partnerships, purpose: https://p3studio.com.au/

Follow Deepak on LinkedIn:

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Follow Leila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilaneoliveira/

In this episode of the Growth Cartel Weekly Update, Rhys and Deepak discuss various topics including local innovations in space exploration, the implications of social media regulation for youth, funding successes in education, automation solutions for small businesses, and the challenges of electric vehicle infrastructure. They also touch on the changing funding landscape and the importance of profitability in business.

• Gilmore Space has received regulatory approval for rocket launches
• Social media bans for youth are not a solution
• Crimson Education funding success highlights sustainabilty
• Nexobot’s Automation technology aims at small businesses
• Orkestra gains momentum for Electric vehicle infrastructure and innovation
• The funding landscape requires profitability

Episode Links

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Follow Brandon on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjkburns/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Teamified: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teamified.com.au/

Follow Vini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinisharathod/

p3 studio - people, partnerships, purpose: https://p3studio.com.au/

Follow Deepak on LinkedIn:

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Follow Leila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilaneoliveira/

In this episode of The Growth Cartel Weekly Wrap, Brandon, Rhys and Deepak Singh discuss significant developments in the tech and biotech sectors. They share what Canva's soaring valuation actually means, the challenges faced by the Tech Council, and celebrate recent innovations in biotech, particularly in cancer detection. The conversation also highlights Antler's new investments and the startup ecosystem in Australia.

Takeaways

• Canva's valuation is a paper figure, for now
• The Tech Council continues to face criticism for inaction on leadership issues
• Earthodic Secures $6M to Expand Recyclable, Water-Resistant Packaging Solutions
• exteRNA raises $11M Seed to advance RNA-targeting cancer therapies
• NanoCube Health Secures $3M Grant to Advance Early Pancreatic Cancer Detection
• Antler's investment strategy is evolving to support startups better. Congratulations to the 12 latest start-ups to gain funding

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Follow Rhys on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhyshenderson/

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Follow Brandon on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjkburns/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Teamified: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teamified.com.au/

Follow Vini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinisharathod/

p3 studio - people, partnerships, purpose: https://p3studio.com.au/

Follow Deepak on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepaksinghhr/

Follow Dickie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dickiecurrer/⁠

The Hype Man: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7095555528629633024/

Follow Leila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilaneoliveira/

In this episode of the Growth Cartel podcast, host Brandon Burns speaks with Alex Simmons, a young FinTech founder of Kashcade. They discuss Alex's journey from education to entrepreneurship, the unique challenges of the startup ecosystem in Australia, and the innovative solutions Kashcade offers to help businesses access government R&D tax incentives more efficiently. Alex shares insights on navigating investment opportunities, the importance of building a strong team, and the courage required to say no to misaligned investments. The conversation highlights the significance of problem-solving in business and the potential for global expansion in the FinTech space.

Takeaways:

• Alex Simmons highlights the importance of finding a meaningful problem to solve and building a solution that truly benefits customers.
• KashCade provides a fast, non-dilutive funding solution for startups to improve cash flow and extend their financial runway.
• Adaptability and resilience are essential in navigating the unique challenges of the Australian startup ecosystem.
• Building the right team and aligning with investors who share your values are crucial for sustained growth and success.

Connect with Alex Simmons:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aasimmons/

Website: https://www.kashcade.com/

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Follow Brandon on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjkburns/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Teamified: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teamified.com.au/

Follow Vini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinisharathod/

p3 studio - people, partnerships, purpose: https://p3studio.com.au/

Follow Deepak on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepaksinghhr/

Follow Dickie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dickiecurrer/⁠

The Hype Man: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7095555528629633024/

Follow Leila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilaneoliveira/

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of misogyny, discrimination in tech, and mentions of suicide. Listener discretion is advised.

Weekly Wrap - Shifting Dynamics in Tech?

This week on The Growth Cartel Weekly Wrap, Vinisha, Brandon, and Deepak dive into the changing dynamics in the tech industry, the role of AI in leveling the field, and wrap up with a cultural celebration of Diwali—a reminder of light overcoming darkness.

Takeaways:

• Starlink Expands Access: Starlink’s partnership with Optus aims to bring improved connectivity to rural areas, leveling the playing field for remote entrepreneurs.
• X15 Ventures Success: X15 Ventures celebrates a milestone with its first major exit, highlighting a strong trajectory in the fintech space.
• Tech Gender Dynamics: Ongoing issues of misogyny in tech are being addressed, with increasing attention on fostering diversity and inclusion.
• Funding for Health Innovation: The Medical Research Fund is investing in Australian startups focused on critical health advancements, from gut health diagnostics to genetic testing.
• Advertising Equity for Startups: The Scale Up Media Fund offers consumer-facing startups unique opportunities to exchange equity for wide-reaching advertising across major platforms.

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Follow Rhys on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhyshenderson/

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Follow Brandon on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjkburns/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Teamified: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teamified.com.au/

Follow Vini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinisharathod/

p3 studio - people, partnerships, purpose: https://p3studio.com.au/

Follow Deepak on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepaksinghhr/

Follow Dickie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dickiecurrer/⁠

The Hype Man: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7095555528629633024/

Follow Leila on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leilaneoliveira/