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Meet Edsemble: The Startup on a Quest to Help Parents Raise a Curious Generation
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Meet Edsemble: The Startup on a Quest to Help Parents Raise a Curious Generation

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Phoebe Pincus

July 4, 2025

Most parents want to give their kids the best start in life. But between endless parenting advice and millions of book options, it’s hard to know where to begin. That’s where Edsemble steps in.
Duohub: The AI That Builds AI
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Duohub: The AI That Builds AI

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Phoebe Pincus

July 4, 2025

DuoHub is changing the game for small and medium business owners by making a conversation all they need to create complex AI agents to support their business.
Chirp: Meet the team Building the AI Agent Salespeople Actually Need
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Chirp: Meet the team Building the AI Agent Salespeople Actually Need

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Phoebe Pincus

July 4, 2025

For most sales teams, the hardest part of closing a deal isn’t the pitch- it’s the admin. Data is spread across seven tools. CRM hygiene is an afterthought. Chirp is ready to flip that script.
Exploring Negotiation and Communication with Aussie-based Engineers
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Exploring Negotiation and Communication with Aussie-based Engineers

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Bell Allen

July 4, 2025

Over two dynamic evenings in Sydney and Melbourne, we dove deep into the art of negotiation and communication for engineers. Here's a recap of the events and a couple of highlights from our awesome speakers - Osman Mah and Braden Moore.
Engineers Collective: Our “why”
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Engineers Collective: Our “why”

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Kaya Moore

July 4, 2025

"In the world of software, technical mastery is essential—but it’s the engineers who master communication, leadership, and collaboration that rise to the top."‍The tech landscape is shifting. ‍With more engineers working remotely, AI taking over technical roles, and new waves of redundancies being announced each week, how do you stand out from the crowd? How do you get that next promotion, or work on that epic project?
Meet the Startmate Collective Community: Zoe Keck, Corporate Accountant at Canva
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Meet the Startmate Collective Community: Zoe Keck, Corporate Accountant at Canva

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Bell Allen

July 4, 2025

In this spotlight series we are introducing the courageous, clever and powerful women in our Startmate Collective community. Let us introduce Zoe Keck! Zoe is a Corportate Accountant at Canva!
Meet the Startmate Collective Community: Rachel McDonnell, Product Manager at Pay.com.au
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Meet the Startmate Collective Community: Rachel McDonnell, Product Manager at Pay.com.au

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Bell Allen

July 4, 2025

In this spotlight series we are introducing the courageous, clever and powerful women in our Startmate Collective community. So let us introduce Rachel! Rachel is the Product Manager at pay.com.au.
What are peer advisory groups???
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What are peer advisory groups???

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Holly Brooks

July 4, 2025

Included in memberships are "peer advisory groups" that meet once a month and form an incredibly valuable and popular part of the membership experience.
Spotlight on women in leadership: Cathleen Santoso, Head of Growth & Ops @ Athletic Ventures
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Spotlight on women in leadership: Cathleen Santoso, Head of Growth & Ops @ Athletic Ventures

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Phoebe Pincus

July 4, 2025

In our Spotlight series, we’re introducing you to our first ever cohort of Ladymates Leaders.
How to get your company to invest in your L&D
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How to get your company to invest in your L&D

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Holly Brooks

July 4, 2025

Here are some hot tips for persuading your employer to invest in your education – even if there’s no set L&D budget or tuition reimbursement policy.
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