Summary

In this episode, Brandon and Rhys discuss various topics, including Nvidia becoming the world's highest-valued company, the hiring spree in the crypto gaming industry, the rising cost of tech talent in Australia, Canva's shareholder callback, and the success of ad tech platform Linkby.

Takeaways

• Nvidia briefly became the world's highest-valued company, driven by the significant institutional funds and exchange-traded funds entering tech and the AI boom.
• Crypto gaming companies, like Ed Craven's, are hiring and poaching talent from top Australian tech companies, offering significant sign-on bonuses.
• Has the hiring cost of tech talent in Australia returned to the halcyon days?
• Offshoring or setting up global teams can provide a competitive edge for businesses seeking affordable, high-quality tech talent.
• Canva's recent shareholder callback may be a non-story, as it is common for companies to have clauses in their contracts regarding labour and exit agreements.
• Ad tech platform Linkby has raised $4 million in a series A round.
• The success of a founder or entrepreneur with a proven track record can attract investors more easily.
• Growth for growth's sake is not the only metric to consider, and there is value in getting rich slowly.
• MarTech Intercept at Deakin is an upcoming event featuring speakers from various industries.

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Episode links

Patona: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patona.com.au/⁠⁠⁠

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