SBE Alumnae in the News - Q1 2023
The latest SBE Alumnae news for Q1 2023
Congratulations to Canva (Melanie Perkins, SBE Global 2013) and ReGrow Ag (Anastasia Volkova, SBE Global 2018) on being named as 2 of the most innovative companies of 2023 by Fast Company.
Dr. Elisa Mokany, co-founder of SpeeDx (SBE Global 2015) received the prestigious Prime Ministers prize for innovation in recognition for their contribution to public health through the invention of highly advanced molecular diagnostic tests. More here.
Checklist Legal founder and chief contract enthusiast Verity White (SBE Evolve 2022) deep dives into why she became fascinated with the importance of contracts, why having an intricate knowledge of them is integral for lawyers, what mistakes are common and what needs to be considered when designing the contracts. More here.
On the couch with Elise McCan, Co-founder of Hey Lemonade (SBE Evolve 2021) as she talks about her thoughts, inspirations and plans for the future. More here.
Brisbane fintech Bloom Impact Investing, co-founded by Camille Socquet-Clerc and Bertrand Caron (SBE Evolve 2021), has raised $525,000 in seed round funding. More here.
How Canva CEO Melanie Perkins (SBE Global Tech Alum 2013) has risen along with tech giants. More here.
SBE Ambassador Wendy Simpson has been appointed chair of the judging panel for the WAI Awards 2023 APAC. More here.
FBW Gynaecology Plus Founder Dr Fariba Behnia-Willson (SBE Evolve 2021) was a National winner in the 2023 Telstra Business Awards, in both of its nominated categories: Championing Health & Accelerating Women. We encourage you to watch her emotional acceptance speech.
Jenny Aiken (SBE Global Tech 2017) is starting a new position as a Director at Coviu Global. More here.
Why Jeanette Cheah (SBE Global Tech 2022) CEO and Co-founder of Hex is choosing to 'change the date at work'. More here.
Aeroheart, founded by Yolande Woods (SBE Evolve 2021) was featured in the Australian Financial Review. More here.
CEO and co-founder of Regrow, Anastasia Volkova (SBE Global Tech 2018) is powering the sustainable future of agriculture. More here.
AO StartUps has unveiled Equidi, founded by Natalie Flynn (SBE Elevate 2023) as the third company to be showcased in the inaugural AO Startups pilot program. More here.
Kristy Chong (SBE Global Tech 2017) has been awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for her service to business and charitable organisations. More here.
The start-up Dossy, Co-founded by Tamara Grigg and Kristen Graham (SBE Evole 2022), which combats social isolation through meaningful video content, received a grant through ARIIA- Aged care research & Industry Innovation. More here.
Lauren Hall, CEO and Founder of iVvy (SBE Global Tech 2014), shares insights to transform your hotel marketing strategy for maximum impact. More here.
Rntr., founded by Shanya Suppasiritad (SBE Evolve 2021) hosted a pop-up store at Melbourne Central for the 2023 PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival. The store showcased designer labels such as Sir the Label, Camilla & Marc, and Rachel Gilbert. See more.
Anna Barwick, Founder & Director of PharmOnline (SBE Evolve 2020) is one of 18 chief investigators for a trial aimed at testing a new prescription for women's health. The trial is being coordinated by the University of Newcastle, which also includes partners from Macquarie University, the University of Technology Sydney and Charles Sturt University. More here.
Intelligence Bank, founded by Tessa Court (SBE Global 2013) announced the 2023 Brandie Award winners, which celebrate the compelling ways marketers present their online brand guidelines and manage brand compliance. See award winners.
Check out this interview with Rachel Greaves, CEO and founder of Castlepoint Systems (SBE Global Tech 2022). She talks about the best current trends in cybersecurity. See more.
Congratulations to TCPinpoint Founder Rachel Kidwell (SBE Global Tech 2017) for signing a two-year agreement with Medialogic in Dubai! Their cloud-based platform is simplifying retail delivery and tenancy management, and the partnership with Medialogic will allow a huge range of customers to take advantage of their innovative solution. See more.