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‍Ron 'The Mussel King' Park has invented a new technology that's been 5 years in the making. With the ability to radically transform how we extract nutrients out of everything from fish to fungi, his new venture, NE Tech, is set to disrupt the entire global supplements industry.

Over the next decade, there is an incredible opportunity for the next generation of media companies to rise in parallel with the success of startups across the region.

‍Imagine a billion-dollar idea that completely shakes up an industry. Typically, you might picture fancy new inventions or super complex tech stuff, right? But sometimes, the next big thing is just a clever and straightforward solution that revolutionises the way things work. That's exactly what Nomad Fleet is all about. ‍Will Smith, a civil engineer, and Mourad Kessas, a computer scientist, teamed up to create Nomad with one goal in mind: to be the iOS for the construction industry.

Ever had an idea that you were irrationally obsessed with? A brainchild so brilliant, it held the key to solving a big, hairy audacious problem, yet left you wondering: how do I start? Olivia Dyet found herself here. Then she decided to apply to Startmate’s Launch Club program. In a whirlwind of weeks, she validated and breathed life into their idea for Empathix, an AI-powered recruitment platform, and secured a highly coveted spot in Startmate’s upcoming Accelerator cohort. Here’s here extraordinary journey.

When Dr. Anushi Rajapaksa was just 7 years old, she was so terrified of needles that she had to be sedated to receive a simple injection. Now, after 15 years of dedicated research, she and her team have created a breakthrough technology with world-changing potential. ‍“Misti is a multi-award winning, novel and non-invasive lung delivery system that uses ultrasound waves to turn life-saving biomolecules into a mist that can deliver treatments to the deep lungs.” No needle required.

Seventeen seasons with the Western Bulldogs taught AFL great Brad Johnson a thing or two about the slings and arrows of startup life.

In an industry of shooting stars, tractors, dragons, and unicorns say hello to self-driving rocketship, Empathix. An AI-driven recruitment platform, founded by Olivia Dyet, this start-up transformed from idea to business in Startmate’s Launch Club in a matter of weeks. ‍Next, Empathix was announced as one of Startmate’s Winter23 Accelerator companies. Since then the company has only continued to grow. ‍

Startmate Launch Club is the ultimate catalyst for early-stage startups, offering unparalleled opportunities to kickstart and propel your venture forward. It demystifies the startup journey and makes it accessible to aspiring entrepreneurs. Ultimately, the indispensable insights from each of the sessions and speakers provide you with business knowledge that is adaptable and beneficial for any career path.

Fairgo.ai is an interview platform designed to get the very best people into tech roles, while removing bias from the application process.‍And with decades of experience building machine learning models, plus stints at Amazon and Seek under his belt, founder Julian Bright is probably the best placed person to build it.

Founders from Linktree, Mr Yum, EntryLevel, Heaps Normal, Dovetail, MyGigsters and more share their hard-won customer-centricity insights.