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AI-powered ultrasound: BioticsAI is tackling misdiagnosis of unborn babies
Accelerator

AI-powered ultrasound: BioticsAI is tackling misdiagnosis of unborn babies

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Stephanie Palmer-Derrien

August 15, 2025

‍As co-founder Robhy Bustami puts it, BioticsAI sits at “the intersection where humanity and technology meet”. ‍Specifically, it integrates artificial intelligence with ultrasound imaging tech, to help detect and diagnose foetal abnormalities in unborn babies.‍
Arming the rebels: How Storipress is changing the face of publishing
Accelerator

Arming the rebels: How Storipress is changing the face of publishing

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Will Richards

August 15, 2025

Alex Pan and the Storipress founding team are on a mission to build the future of culture.
A magical moment. How LUMOS created a category-defining tech platform
Accelerator

A magical moment. How LUMOS created a category-defining tech platform

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August 15, 2025

‍The first rule of business is to find a big hairy problem in need of a grand solution, so when Eric Fan and his team discovered a way to solve a challenge that plagued virtually every marketing manager on the planet, they knew they were onto something epic. ‍
Andromeda's founders are building robot BFFs to fight the loneliness epidemic
Accelerator

Andromeda's founders are building robot BFFs to fight the loneliness epidemic

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Holly Clark

August 15, 2025

In 20 years, humanoid robot companions will be as common as the humble robot vacuum cleaner.
7 of the most impressive no-code startups and operators in the Startmate community
Community

7 of the most impressive no-code startups and operators in the Startmate community

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August 15, 2025

With our No-Code Fellowship right around the corner, we thought it would make sense to spotlight some of the incredible community members leveraging no-code tools to change the world. Here are 7 of the most impressive Startmate companies and operators using no-code.
5 Reasons Why Women Are Joining Startmate Collective
Startmate Collective

5 Reasons Why Women Are Joining Startmate Collective

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August 15, 2025

Every day, women across the ANZ startup and tech ecosystem are driving change, leading teams, and breaking new ground. But being at the top can often be isolating, and sometimes, finding the right guidance and support feels impossible. Here are (just) 5 reasons why women leaders are choosing to join the community!
Six reasons athletes make great startup investors
Community

Six reasons athletes make great startup investors

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Christie Jenkins

August 15, 2025

"Elite athletes are an unusual group of investors that probably understand the struggles of the founder journey almost as well as other founders."
How the Climate Tech Fellowship helped me land a job in climate
Community

How the Climate Tech Fellowship helped me land a job in climate

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Anwesha Pati

August 15, 2025

When I embarked on the Climate Tech Fellowship, I was driven by my desire to channel my passion for addressing climate change into meaningful action. (Spoiler alert: this led me to land a role at Trace, an exciting Climate Tech startup).
Eleven reasons why startups should hire athletes
Community

Eleven reasons why startups should hire athletes

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Christie Jenkins

August 15, 2025

Sport is one of the greatest education tools we have in our country.
5 key learnings from the First Believers program
First Believers

5 key learnings from the First Believers program

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Will Mulholland

August 15, 2025

The Startmate First Believers program is more than just a learning experience; it's a journey through the world of startups and venture capital that fundamentally shapes your business mindset. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in a dynamic community and gain insights from successful entrepreneurs, seasoned investors, and ambitious founders. This exposure to the exciting and sometimes less glamorous world of startups expands your horizons and equips you with the skills, mindset, and network to make your mark in the startup ecosystem.
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