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At SXSW Sydney this week, tech startup Matched announced the debut of its waitlist for a new platform that aims to democratise access to knowledge and expertise.
According to Matched, it allows ‘Learners’ and ‘Trainers’ to be paired up based on common interests.
This structure is designed to help individuals from various backgrounds achieve their personal and professional goals more efficiently ,whether it be securing a new job, transitioning industries, or undertaking physical challenges.
The conception of Matched came from founders Jessica Box and Susan He’s experiences with the Girls in Tech’s Australian community: Box was formerly Head of Growth at Linktree, and He the Melbourne-based unicorn’s Group Product Manager.
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