While seeking inspiration and advice for her brand new startup, founder Megan Avard was told in no uncertain terms she would not succeed unless she found a male co-founder with tech experience. The pr…
Leadership
‘Take the risky route’: Meet Kendra Banks, SEEK’s new MD
We often lament the serious lack of female leaders in tech, so when we hear of one as impressive as Kendra Banks it’s easy to get excited. As the (relatively new) Managing Director of Australia…
Yasodai Selvakumaran is up for a massive global teaching prize. Here’s why
Yasodai Selvakumaran is one of 50 finalists in the major Global Teacher Prize 2019. Recognised nationally as an outstanding teacher and leader, she has achieved consistently high results and, in a car…
‘Leaders are not some super-human species, you can aspire to their positions’: Meet CEO Sue Karzis
Sue Karzis is on a mission to impact 70,000 underprivileged school children in Victoria in 2019, as the first female CEO of the not-for-profit State Schools Relief. Starting in the role in 2018, she s…
Leak-proof undies? How Kristy Chong took on the challenge and won
Kristy Chong saw a need to disrupt the women’s underwear market and create a new womenswear category when she experienced “unmentionable” leaks while training for her first marathon. Runni…
Stop trying to ‘kill it’ and other tips for founders to consider in 2019
In 2018, the Australian startup scene saw millions of dollars raised, new unicorns made, and some promising startups crumble. But while all that was going on, thousands of founders across the country …
Largest all-women expedition arrives in Antarctica
The largest female expedition to Antarctica, with 80 female scientists on board for the 21 day trip, has arrived in the far north-east of the Antarctic Peninsula. It’s the third Homeward Bound v…
