Some years ago, in the early stages of what was called “Web 2.0”, “Lynette” created a sensation by combining pithy quotes with stunning photography, combining data and research with a great and often surprising visual story. At the time – about 2008 or so – this...
Ideas are the easiest part of the innovator’s journey. But not every idea is worth its weight in gold. Even if it springs ready-formed from the musings of Elon Musk. For an idea to have any currency. For it to be investible or credible there needs to be something more...
New comers to the Australian startup scene can find the landscape confusing. Not only is there constant change with new teams, spaces, funds and startups either starting, growing or closing down, the people and teams are also constantly on the move. Artesian Venture...
Don’t get me wrong, I love a meaty challenge. And an astounding solution. But when you see a simple, elegant solution to a recognisable problem, you know you are seeing innovation come to life. That’s why I love the “Pilot” from Waverley Labs. It’s a wearable...
New Must Have Apps and a Workshop to Save Your Community Creating innovation workshops, toolkits and processes can be hard work. It’s not just a matter of sitting down and writing out a few exercises in the hope that some kind of magic will take place. It requires...
Over the last 18 months we have seen the rise of internal and external innovation labs. There are corporate accelerators, coworking spaces and business incubators now available for startups and corporates alike. There are hackathons, open innovation events and...
