Hype Man - 15 September 2024

Your weekly dose of everything you need to know about the Australian Tech & Innovation ecosystem.

This week’s edition comes to you from the backstreets of Bandra in the West of Mumbai (or Bombay as the cool locals call it).

I’ll be in India for the next 5 weeks, exploring the country whilst finding ways that we connect Australian Innovation with the World’s largest country by population.

India is currently Australia’s 5th biggest trade partner, though the Albanese Government recently announced plans to make it #1 by 2034.

Their Startup economy is booming and I can’t wait to see what all of the fuss is about!

I’ll be flying the flag about Aussie Tech & Innovation while I’m away and reporting back on my findings here and through Startup Vagabond?

See you on the other side!

Dickie Currer - Author & Hype Man for the Australian Tech & Innovation ecosystem

In case you missed it!

2024 Techstars Sydney accelerator launches and investing in Women is the big winner!

The 2nd cohort of Australia’s chapter of the Global Accelerator program launched this week, announcing the 12 Startups that will take place in this year’s 13 week program backed by the NSW government.

As in previous years, Diversity in the cohort (championed by Managing Director, Kirstin Hunter) was way above the industry average. With 10 of the Startups chosen having at least one Female Co-Founder.?

For more on this and a list of the 12 Startups participating, check out this piece from the legendary Tegan Jones of SmartCompany

Aussie AI Startup, Profenso Launches with Mission to Automate Operational

Intelligence?

Profenso is an AI startup focused on delivering cutting-edge operational intelligence

solutions. Founded by Dr. Maciej Trzaskowski and Michal Studzinski, Profenso leverages AI to enhance professional workflows, offering domain-trained autonomous co-pilots that

elevate business outputs and drive innovation.?

Based in Brisbane, Profenso is dedicated to shaping the future of industries through the power of artificial intelligence. For more information about Profenso and its groundbreaking solutions, visit www.profenso.com .

5 Startups that I’m excited about this week

I get to chat with hundreds of Founders a year. Here are 5 incredible Startups that caught my eye this week!

Connect with them and give them some love and support:

1.MindMuse

The Startup is on a mission to protect you, your people and your business by redefining the approach to ongoing workplace mental wellbeing/psychosocial hazard management, all within a few clicks.

Join the MindMuse mission here

2. Fingertip

Fingertip is your all-in-one platform for building a standout website, managing clients, and streamlining your business. From scheduling to invoicing and project management, it’s everything you need to run and grow your business, all in one place.

Find out more about Fingertip here

3. Health Hunter

Health Hunter is a new digital platform that connects people with preventative and chronic health providers and services. 1 in 2 Australians have a chronic disease, yet experts say up to a staggering 80% of these could be prevented with early intervention. On Health Hunter you can search by your particular health concern, in your location and be matched with health practitioners.?

Be part of the evolution towards better Health here

4. Shopfront?

The team at Shopfront are building a single entry point to every marketplace, allowing sellers to list their products on multiple platforms, lightning fast and make more sales.

The team is currently fundraising so get in touch!

5. Good Fortune

Good Fortune is a central resource hub for all things Impact Entrepreneurship. Learn from impact founders, discover new sustainable businesses, and meet like-minded change makers.?

Discover new impact businesses weekly @ goodfortunelabs.com

Want your Startup featured in a future edition of Hype Man, then tell us about it here

Events to watch out for

18 September - Red Bull Basement Virtual Ideation Workshop - Online

Join the Australian School of Entrepreneurship for exclusive online session where Aussie innovators will have the opportunity to dive into the ideation process, exploring entrepreneurship and innovation to create groundbreaking ideas.?

This workshop is designed to help you craft an incredible submission for the Red Bull Basement 2024 competition, where you’ll have the chance to turn your ideas into reality, accelerated by AI technology.

If you’re a current University Student, then sign up for free here

26 September - HEXPO 2024 - Melbourne

Melbourne’s premier entrepreneur conference of the year, designed to ignite and invigorate the motivation of attendees, unlocking the untapped potential within.

Treat yourself to 20% off courtesy of the HypeMan, code: HEXBFF at checkout

27 September - Westpac Women’s Demo Evening - Sydney

Join the team at Fisburners as they celebrate 15 women-led Startups as they graduate from their Ascent Project. Focussed on solving the gender funding gap by supporting Female Entrepreneurs.?

Show your support

October 14-20 - SXSW Sydney - Sydney

The behemoth that is SXSW is back for it’s second year in Sydney. The full program is now out and looking stacked!

Grab your tickets now to the second edition of SXSW outside of Austin and get a 10% discount on me!?

Want your event featured then tell us about it here

Get involved

Some of the opportunities currently open in the Australian ecosystem!

Applications for River City Labs Cohort 4 are now open

Apply now for the chance to take part in the structured 6-week Kickstarter program to best understand you and your business. The program includes:

?? 4 x Personalised 1:1 Mentoring Sessions with an Industry Mentor

?? Flexibility to book your sessions according to your schedule

?? 1 x Accountability Check-in with our RCL Head of Growth

?? 2 x In-depth Group Cohort Support Sessions, guided by our Head of Growth to troubleshoot your business challenges.

?? Tailored resource recommendations + connections and referrals to mentors, experts & partners to build industry networks & knowledge

Applications close soon!

6-week Kickstarter commences 23 September 2024

Learn more here ?

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See you on the other side Dickie