Re: [SiliconBeach] Digest for silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com - 7 updates in 3 topics

t; - 1 Update >- BlueCats beacons <#14e6d472f375af73_group_thread_2> - 1 Update > > $40K cash prize for Agritech startup > <http://groups.google.com/group/silicon-beach-australia/t/dabb8568c64f2a6e?utm_source=digest&utm_medium=email> > Colette Grgic : Jul 07 08:4

[SiliconBeach] $40K cash prize for Agritech startup

The next round of the Westpac Innovation Challenge is open, focussing on digital innovation in agribusiness with a $40K cash prize. You don't need to be an agritech startup strictly - you can apply as long as your solution can be applied in an agribusiness use case. For example, you can have a dro

[SiliconBeach] Re: Apply for Disrupt@Scale ($75K)

Thanks for the input, from all sides - I think it's fantastic that we have a community that cares about supporting and challenging each other so we grow and get better outcomes for everyone. I think we all agree that we need more successful startups in Australia to cultivate a stronger ecosyst

Re: [SiliconBeach] Apply for Disrupt@Scale ($75K)

ached to the cookie-cutter Techcrunch version of what a startup should look like that they are blind to other opportunities that don't fit the mould but could make a successful business. IMO this is one of them. *Colette Grgic* P 0420 420 326 S colette.grgic L au.linkedin.com/in/colettegrgic

Re: [SiliconBeach] Apply for Disrupt@Scale ($75K)

n if you get a team of three or four on board (and here you also get $75K to go and test something out). - Geoff, Westpac was the previous partner for the Innovation Challenge. This is a different program and the partner will be disclosed when the 10 finalists are selected. But specul

[SiliconBeach] Re: Apply for Disrupt@Scale ($75K)

Also unusual to have such a large a corporate offer to scale your product to their staff and/or customers, no? Two startup problems (aside from tech co-founders woes!) we all hear about incessantly is 1.) lack of funding and 2.) that's it's hard to get traction and critical mass. Despite the "

[SiliconBeach] Apply for Disrupt@Scale ($75K)

New year, new opportunities! Applications are open for Disrupt@Scale - Human Connections where four winning startups will receive $75,000 investment each.

Re: [SiliconBeach] Failure and self-confidence/narcissism

It removes so much risk too Patrick - I'm not building anything without certainty that the customers will pay for it. It takes the Kickstarter model to building a startup :) -- -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Silicon Beach Australia mailing list. Vist http://sil

Re: [SiliconBeach] Founder Institute - any experiences

Sam, BlueChilli has been putting together a 12 week online startup course based on the accelerator program component. 99 steps over 99 days - might be what you're after if you're looking for self-directed but detailed framework. Should be launching soon: http://signup.99tolaunch.com/ On Thursd

Re: [SiliconBeach] Failure and self-confidence/narcissism

I wonder how many first time founders never proceed on to another venture again? Is there a reason the stats are only available for 1st and 2nd time success rates :-) I also wonder if there's a correlation between 2nd time success/ failure rates and the uptake of the Lean movement? Do the number

[SiliconBeach] Congrats to the 11 startups pitching at Echelon Ignite!

Fantastic choice of startups selected to pitch at Echelon Ignite in Sydney on 8 May. These guys will be pitching to Southeast Asian investment groups like Jungle Ventures, 8capita, Merah Putih and Optus Singtel Innov8, and also for a spot to pitch on the main stage in Singapore in June. http://e

[SiliconBeach] Echelon Ignite: Apply to pitch & grab your tickets!

Hi folks, Echelon Ignite showcases the opportunities for Australian startups in the fast growing Southeast Asia markets. We often look longingly over the US, but we forget that there is a massive and untapped market and funding opportunity right next door. Spons

Re: [SiliconBeach] Suggest topics for TiECON Sydney 2012 - win a free ticket!

Simran, I'm going to give you a run for the free ticket (or at least the extra one you're trying to extort!) Suggested Topic: Is Australia really as good a testing ground for innovative and disruptive ideas as we claim? Do the tougher circumstances (smaller market, conservative investors and

[SiliconBeach] Redeemable Preference shares

Are Redeemable Preference shares common to use in Australia? >From my understanding, this class of shares gives the company the right to redeem an investor's shares at any given time and at the same price the shares were originally issued for (although in most cases this can only be done with the

[SiliconBeach] Re: Digest for silicon-beach-australia@googlegroups.com - 7 Messages in 5 Topics

Hey Nathan, I've got an iPhone so haven't been able to use the Andriod app, but if you can crack Optus and make the app for iPhone, I'm in! Awesome idea. Thanks, Colette On Mar 7, 10:45 am, Scott Purcell wrote: > Hi Nathan, > > This site might be of interest to you:  http://www.ivrhacks.com/

[SiliconBeach] Re: "Technical Cofounding 101" talk

Great idea, I would definitely be interested! I agree with all the above comments so far, and can see great value to the startup scene in general if we (techies and non-techies) understand each others' landscapes, strengths and challenges better. I too think that a better understanding of the tech

[SiliconBeach] Re: Kickstarter Success - Adventure Game Funding

David, with regards to your question about the work-around: "To be eligible to start a Kickstarter project, you need to satisfy the requirements of Amazon Payments: Be a permanent US resident and at least 18 years of age with a Social Security Number (or EIN), a US bank account, US address, US sta

[SiliconBeach] Re: Vumero Beta launch

Hi John, I just tried out Vumero. Ended up buying a spreadsheet - which might save me hours, if not days of solving a problem. Thank you! I'll send you a separate email with feedback about my experience. It's a great concept and I'm sure I'll be back for more models from the bucket and perhaps e

[SiliconBeach] Re: Start-up competition for Geo based services

You definitely should, Rob. I'm very excited about the possibilities of AR - there are so many areas that it can be applied to and create value in. Great product! Cheers, Colette On Jan 20, 9:53 pm, Rob Manson wrote: > I'm really looking forward to geonext...and not just because I'm one of > t

[SiliconBeach] Re: Best talk you'll hear all year

As a new entrepreneur it's easy to feel intimidated by all the successes of the experienced entrepreneurs you surround yourself with. Listening to this interview, it's became apparent that all good entrepreneurs started off in this same boat: not knowing everything, learning, failing, iterating, pe

Re: [SiliconBeach] super quick perl jobs

Classic. That was $5 well spent Simran! Although I would say it's a good idea to use this site to test some ideas and get a few samples on the go if time is of the essence, I agree that a professional logo (an image that's recognizable and recallable in an instant) will likely require a bit more e

Re: [SiliconBeach] Re: No E-mail and Collaboration

I'm on the other side of the fence: I'm a fan of labeling an archiving into folders to keep my inbox as clean as possible. I've been using Gmail since it first came out, and I've gotten quite used to the labeling system for archiving emails into multiple folders, which I find much more useful than

Re: [SiliconBeach] Incorporation

I also agree, speak to an accountant to make sure you have the right structure for present and future, and understand the responsibility, liability and tax implications of different structures. If you're interested, www.Cleardocs.com has a simple online registration process (companies, trusts and