Don’t overcomplicate: Skalata VC says there’s too much in your pitch
A former startup founder herself, Claire Bristow then spent years in academia before making the switch to Skalata Ventures one year ago. Here, she fills us in on why founders need to uncomplicate their pitches.
Six successful Shark Tank Australia entrepreneurs share their top pitching tips
From building a bulletproof knowledge of your business' numbers, to honing in on your personal values, here are some of the factors which led to successful Shark Tank Australia pitches.
Start small and play the long game: Lessons for Gen Z founders
Starting a company is exciting, but it's also important to expect that setbacks and challenges will always pop up. There is definitely no one-size-fits-all model, and entrepreneurs have to be agile and adapt to bumps in the road while staying authentic.
What’s your startup genesis story? Rachel Yang wants founders to get better at telling it
The Pitch judge Rachel Yang shares her "cautiously optimistic" thoughts on the startup and venture capital ecosystem and more.
The Pitch is back in Melbourne soon! Enter now to win big in November
SmartCompany is excited to announce the dates and details for part four of the Pitch, our early-stage startup competition.
The story of nVest, Sivan Atad’s startup that won the Pitch
Sivan Atad's startup nVest as the latest winner of SmartCompany's early-stage startup competition, the Pitch.
nVest wins the Sydney Pitch, takes home prize of $115,000
SmartCompany hosted its third instalment of the Pitch in Sydney, an early stage startup competition, with nVest named the winner.
Meet the Pitch shortlist: The six startups about to pitch for $115,000 in prizes
Startup founders from all over Australia entered the Pitch and on August 10, these six leaders will compete in front of a panel of VC judges.
“A big milestone”: the Pitch winner Amy Benson on Diolog’s hard launch
Diolog, the investor relations startup founded by Amy Benson, has announced its official launch after winning the Pitch and beta testing.
Investors, employees and mum: Raaj Rayat on how startup founders must be able to adjust their pitch
AirTree investment manager Raaj Rayat says startup founders must be able to adjust their pitch for any stakeholder and shares pitching tips.
What are your value inflection milestones? x15’s Laura Faulconer shares pitching advice for startups
x15 Ventures' Laura Faulconer shares her thoughts on startup trends, what's exciting her in tech, and pitching tips for startup founders.
Network, believe and forget the aesthetics: Amy Benson’s four tips for early-stage startup founders
Diolog founder Amy Benson shares trends, pitching advice and four tips to live by for Australian early-stage startup founders.