Simon Crerar, Author at SmartCompany

Simon Crerar is editor-in-chief of SmartCo Media. Previously, he was the founding editor and then GM of BuzzFeed Australia. He began his career on Fleet Street as a tech reporter for The Times, and has also worked for the Sydney Morning Herald and News Corp Australia. He is co-founder of *PS Media, a collaborative local news startup, lives on LinkedIn @simoncrerar, and very occasionally tweets/Xs at @simoncrerar.

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The Pitch is back: Meet the superb startups shortlisted for September

From dating to healthcare, real estate to sustainable consumption, meet the five startups shortlisted for the Pitch.

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The $75,000 URL propelling Green.com.au to $40 million annual revenue

How much is a web address worth? For brothers Jonathan and David Green, the $75,000 spent buying Green.com.au for their green energy company is paying off.

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The Pitch-winning AI glaucoma screening startup Eyeonic raises $2.6 million

Melbourne-based startup Eyeonic that uses artificial intelligence to enable home glaucoma testing on laptop or tablet screens has finalised its oversubscribed $2.6 million seed round raise.

Why we’re doing an off-site in Tasmania, in the off season

Why do companies take staff out of their comfort zones for corporate retreats? Do off-sites work? Our editor explores the pros and cons – from Tassie's wilds.

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AllTrails and Unyoked study finds time outdoors reduces burnout

New study from nature startup Unyoked and outdoor app AllTrails finds that 95% of participants reported improved wellbeing after time spent outdoors.

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Why is everyone so burned out by work? A personal investigation

How should employers navigate a world where as many as six in 10 Australian workers are feeling burnt out?

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Oroton and the Olympics, in July: it’s July’s best month ever

A perfectly timed collaboration between two iconic Australian accessories brands is making waves this week, after Oroton and July announced …

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Here’s what it means to win a Smart50 Award: Untitled Group

Last year's Smart50 winner is thriving with 43% revenue growth, shrugging off the challenges some businesses in the live events space have been battling.

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Why your company should enter the Smart50 Awards 2024

SMEs are the drivers of the real economy, comprising 50% of Australia's GDP, and jobs for more than 70% of employees. We think you are awesome.

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Glimmers of hope for startups with capital raises in 2024 up 30%

The latest data has encouraging signs for Aussie startups' fundraising, with total capital raised in the first half of 2024 up 30% YoY to $1.99 billion.

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Tasmania’s Odd Jobs campaign seeks ‘bums on seats’ and ‘sauna stokers’ to boost local businesses

In the latest instalment of a never-ending quest to cement its status as the world’s best tourism agency, Tourism Tasmania is back with another quirky Only In Tassie marketing campaign.

Tractor Ventures leaders: CEO Jodie Imam, COO Aprill Enright and CFO Francine Hackett. Images: Supplied

Funding provider Tractor Ventures unveils all-women C-suite to help “open door” for women leaders

Tech startup funding provider Tractor Ventures has moved to an all-women C-suite as Jodie Imam becomes CEO, alongside COO Aprill Enright and CFO Francine Hackett.

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