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Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth
Social enterprise

Shuriii joins Siakam's EdTech Engine, eyes global growth

Toronto startup Shuriii has been chosen for the Siakam EdTech Engine programme, aiming to revolutionise K-12 education with dynamic data-driven insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced
Fintech

Finalists for 2025 AfricaTech Awards announced

The 2025 AfricaTech Awards have unveiled 45 finalist startups from diverse sectors, celebrating innovation and impact in Africa's tech landscape.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Why tech founders risk falling behind - fast
Partner Programmes

Why tech founders risk falling behind - fast

In the fast-paced tech industry, founders risk stagnation by prioritising speed over strategic learning, potentially overlooking vital market shifts.

By Frances Valintine • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn
Data Science

AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn

Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking
Artificial Intelligence

Series launches with USD $3m to revolutionise networking

Series, a new social platform aimed at Gen Z, has launched with USD $3 million funding, utilising AI to enhance connections among college students.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2025
Blackpearl Group appoints new COO for US market growth
Artificial Intelligence

Blackpearl Group appoints new COO for US market growth

Blackpearl Group has appointed Christie Kerner as Chief Operating Officer to drive its US expansion, leveraging her 30 years in scaling successful businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Experts weigh in on implications of Australia govt's latest budget
Artificial Intelligence

Experts weigh in on implications of Australia govt's latest budget

Australia's recent budget announcement has ignited debates across technology sectors as leaders welcome investments aimed at boosting competitiveness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
ANZ small businesses lead in confidence & preparedness
Customer Experience

ANZ small businesses lead in confidence & preparedness

Small businesses in Australia and New Zealand show remarkable confidence in growth, leading global counterparts amid economic shifts, says a new report.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025

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PR Group to lead communications for Founders Forum Asia 2025
Unified Communications

PR Group to lead communications for Founders Forum Asia 2025

The PR Group has been appointed the exclusive communications partner for Founders Forum Asia 2025, set to take place in Singapore, featuring Deputy PM Heng Swee Keat.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Indian hackathon awards top innovators for tackling fake news
Artificial Intelligence

Indian hackathon awards top innovators for tackling fake news

The TruthTell Hackathon, organised by the India Cellular & Electronics Association, has awarded INR 10 lakhs to five innovative teams tackling misinformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
AI startup founders earn more despite industry decline
Data Science

AI startup founders earn more despite industry decline

A new report reveals that AI startup founders earn a median salary of USD $90,000, 20% more than their peers, despite a wider downturn in pay.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business
Digital Transformation

Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business

The Intuit Small Business Growth Council has launched in the UK, uniting 18 entrepreneurs to boost AI and digital adoption for small businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Monash students triumph at UNIHACK 2025 with Growth Garden
Logitech

Monash students triumph at UNIHACK 2025 with Growth Garden

Six Monash University students, under the team name Street Corn, triumphed at UNIHACK 2025, winning with their innovative AI project, Growth Garden.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Scottish digital achievements honoured at tech awards gala
EduTech

Scottish digital achievements honoured at tech awards gala

The Digital Tech Awards in Glasgow honoured the Scottish tech sector's innovation, announcing 12 winners while celebrating ScotlandIS's 25th anniversary.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Mar 2025
ANNA Money launches AI tax tool for sole traders and limited companies
Payment Technologies

ANNA Money launches AI tax tool for sole traders and limited companies

ANNA Money has launched its new AI-powered tax solution +Taxes, targeting sole traders and limited companies, attracting hundreds of sign-ups in just two weeks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing
Artificial Intelligence

PvX Partners secures USD $3.8m for app growth financing

PvX Partners has secured USD $3.8 million in seed funding from Play Ventures and General Catalyst to enhance growth in consumer and gaming apps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Mar 2025
Smarter Brands AI partners with Omniverse City for automation
Unified Communications

Smarter Brands AI partners with Omniverse City for automation

Smarter Brands AI has unveiled an AI platform aimed at automating business operations, collaborating with Omniverse City's innovative AI infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025