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Calling Canberra — with most daring new ideas to enter!
We are embarking on a journey across Australia, visiting the capital city of Canberra to invite ambitious companies and visionary...
16 July, 2024
![Square Peg and Pretzel](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Pretzel-SquarePeg-150x150.jpg)
Brittany Garbutt’s exchange with Paul Bassat on building and sustaining a business empire
In an illuminating exchange filled with raw emotion and seasoned advice, Brittany Garbutt, the energetic founder of Pretzel Australia, sat...
21 May, 2024
![Tanck](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Tanck-2-150x150.jpg)
Redefining success with Angus and Neil of Tanck
Meet Angus Crowther and Neil Pharaoh, the dynamic co-founders of Tanck, a consultancy that has swiftly carved a niche in...
15 April, 2024
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Brittany Garbutt’s breakthrough moment
Introducing Brittany Garbutt, the owner and Director of Pretzel Australia. She was the recipient of the Pause Awards 2023 in...
2 April, 2024
![InvestorHub](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PA24-Social-Posts-Covers5-150x150.jpg)
InvestorHub’s Breakthrough Moment
Meet InvestorHub, founded by Rhys Davies and Ben Williamson, the Pause Awards 2023 winner in ‘Great pivot’ category for which...
28 March, 2024
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Kollektive’s Breakthrough Moment
Meet Kollektive, founded by Melinda Farley, the Pause Awards 2023 winner in multiple categories Out of garage, Woman in business...
26 March, 2024
![Wrap Fight](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/PA24-Article-Images-Fight9-150x150.jpg)
Fight Club and Zombie VCs
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology...
25 March, 2024
![WeMoney](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PA24-Social-Posts-Covers-150x150.jpg)
WeMoney’s breakthrough moment
Meet WeMoney, founded by Dan Jovevski, the Pause Awards 2023 winner in ‘Wildfire’ category and the first Diamond, the best-in-show!...
20 March, 2024
![Addressing Gender Gap](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IWD-Article2-150x150.jpg)
Addressing gender inequality with 21.7% discount for female-led companies
In an era where the pursuit of equality in the workplace is more vital than ever, the Pause Awards takes...
8 March, 2024
![Wrap 2023](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/PA23-Article-Images-1080p-Wrap23-150x150.jpg)
2023 packed a punch
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology...
17 January, 2024
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M&A green shoots & scandal central
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology...
10 November, 2023
![Pause Awards Night 2022](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PA23-Article-Images-1080p-Finalists2-150x150.jpg)
Announcing the 63 ambitious finalists, 3 winners and Pause Awards Night
Get the scoop on the Pause Awards ’23 finalists, celebrating Australia’s top innovators. Learn about who made the cut, People’s...
30 October, 2023
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Looking at 100 years from now in Solar, EVs and MedTech
Discover the insights from a panel discussion at SXSW Sydney featuring Slava Kozlovskii (Founder and CEO of evee), Professor Renate...
20 October, 2023
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Visible Founders puts a spotlight on migrant entrepreneurs
Enter the world of migrant entrepreneurs in “Visible Founders,” a groundbreaking docu-series by Anand Tamboli. In this exclusive interview with...
28 September, 2023
![100](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PA23-Article-Images-1003-150x150.jpg)
Always be closing & IPO, no?
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology...
24 September, 2023
![Ecosystem leaders](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/PA23-Article-Images-Eco2-150x150.jpg)
Strong commitment needed to run tech events in Australia revealed at GEC23
Australia’s top ecosystem builders share their experiences, challenges, and opportunities in organising large-scale tech events at the Global Entrepreneurship Congress...
24 September, 2023
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Discover the colourful world of oral hygiene with Dsmile’s new range
Welcoming Dsmile’s new ‘Taste the Colour’ range, where oral health meets fun and sustainability. Dr. Joseph Badr, Founder of Dsmile,...
13 September, 2023
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The valuable startup lessons hidden in the film Oppenheimer
I drew the uncanny parallels between the film ‘Oppenheimer’ and the journey of a startup. Let’s dive into the lessons,...
7 September, 2023
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The new faces of Pause Awards in business and the product officers
These are the final few impressive profiles of the Pause Awards 2023 judges. From tech titans at Amazon and fintech...
21 August, 2023
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Good storytelling and trust will fuel startup and brand growth
Discover how storytelling, trust, and strategic pricing play pivotal roles in startup growth, get an overview of the fundraising environment...
4 August, 2023
![Stephen Hunt](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/PA23-Article-Images-1080p-sh-150x150.jpg)
Elevate your business with Stephen Hunt’s success secrets
Get to know Music Health, a venture-backed company that uses Precision Music® to enhance health and well-being. Learn about their...
31 July, 2023
![Verve Super | Pause Awards Winner](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Verve-Super-2-150x150.jpeg)
Female-led ethical fintech Verve raises $3M for Verve Money
Verve, a multi-award-winning, female-focused fintech, just wrapped up a $3M pre-Series A funding round. Empowering women’s finances has never been...
21 July, 2023
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Pause Fest’s BREAK–THROUGH SESSIONS will keep you scaling
Join the Pause Fest BREAK-THROUGH SESSIONS for an online growth festival like no other! Explore the latest in digital marketing,...
12 July, 2023
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Mapping the future of fit and function
Dive into the journey of Bodd Technologies, the innovative company revolutionising the fit and wellness industry. Learn about their growth,...
23 June, 2023
![Midnight Health](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MidnightHealth-3-150x150.jpg)
Midnight Health secures $24 million funding boost
Digital health provider Midnight Health announced today that it secured $24 million in Series B funding from nib holdings limited...
21 June, 2023
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The new faces of Pause Awards in startup, product and experience
Meet the stellar lineup of judges, champions in their own right, including: Ashwin Ramachandran, Nikki Shah, Warwick Peel, Craig Gillam,...
15 June, 2023
![Circle In — Pause Awards 2022](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/CircleIn-129_sgjjxcou4-150x150.jpeg)
Big win for the female-led business Circle In, lands $2 Million
Circle In, an employee support platform, has landed $2 million in funding to expand its services beyond working parents, improving...
14 April, 2023
![Aesop](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Aesop-2-150x150.jpg)
Designing global empires:
How local brands can conquer the world
Discover how Melbourne brands like Aesop, JULY, Memo Bottle, ThankYou, Blackmagic Design, Quad Lock and Bellroy are transforming the global...
10 April, 2023
![Nic Blair, Midnight Health](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/MidnightHealth-1-150x150.jpg)
A passionate pursuit for Healthcare reinvention
Explore the fascinating world of Midnight Health as Nic Blair, Founder and CEO, shares his captivating experiences and invaluable wisdom...
4 April, 2023
![SXSW Sydney](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SX013-Asset12-2115x940-Banner5-150x150.jpg)
The game-changing sessions at SXSW Sydney
The Pause Awards has submitted three incredible session proposals for SXSW Sydney, and we need your support to bring these...
30 March, 2023
![Louise Fisher, LunchFox](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Louise-Fisher-150x150.png)
A journey to revolutionising healthy school lunches
An in-depth conversation with the inspiring entrepreneur behind the award-winning HealthTech startup LunchFox. After winning the coveted ‘I Wish I’d...
28 March, 2023
![SVB](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/SVB-150x150.png)
Panic! at the SVB & metrics that matter
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology...
16 March, 2023
![Australian startup funding](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/jason-goodman-LR5CYw3AQNo-unsplash-150x150.jpg)
Startup funding in decline, but early-stage hits peak in Aus
Early-stage funding reached record levels with a growing number of founders backed in 2022. The Pre-Seed and Seed stages proved...
10 February, 2023
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Learning from mistakes and how to tackle the upcoming headwind
We know that mistakes propel us forward, but how do we make them recognize them and learn from them ss...
14 December, 2022
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Women and purpose led businesses take the most wins at Pause Awards ‘22
The annual business awards programme for the most ambitious and forward-thinking companies, Pause Awards has announced 50 bold winners for...
6 December, 2022
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Professor Fiona Wood – The pioneer of ‘Spray-on-Skin’ technique, ReCell.
Scientific brilliance and technological innovations make news on the daily – but often the stories that lead to them don’t...
6 December, 2022
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Rise and Demise
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology...
28 November, 2022
![Canva, Ignition Lane Wrap](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Ignition-Oct-150x150.jpg)
Cash to splash & other VC news
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology...
2 October, 2022
![Matt Vitale, Co-Founder Birchal](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Matt-Birchal2-150x150.jpg)
A word with Birchal’s Co-Founder – Matt Vitale
We’re less than 3 months away from our Awards Night. The nominations are pouring in, the judges are getting ready...
6 September, 2022
![Peter Brennan, Heaps Norman and Analogue Digital](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PeteB-1-150x150.jpg)
A word with Heaps Normal’s Head of Brand – Peter Brennan
By now you must be well versed with our community of champions and our commitment towards them. So in the...
9 August, 2022
![George Hedon, Founder & CEO, Pause Awards](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/220614-george-hedon-jess-middleton-photographer-001-150x150.jpg)
Our new vision:
The home for champions
You’ve seen the new website. You’ve heard how it was built. Now, it’s time to get down to the intent...
27 June, 2022
![Josh Howard | Pause Awards Judge](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Josh-Single-Use-Aint-Sexy1772smokegrey-150x150.jpeg)
Single Use Ain’t Sexy
– Success Stories
According to WWF Australia, on average, Australians use 130kg of plastic per person each year. Less than 12% of that...
1 June, 2022
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The most ambitious and forward-thinking companies in Australia revealed
In its fourth edition, the 2021 Pause Awards toast the bold individuals, startups, scaleups and large businesses for their outstanding...
24 November, 2021
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Pause Awards 2021 Finalists Skyrocket
What a smashing year so far for the Pause Awards! This year’s awards program has almost double the entries, with...
17 November, 2021
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Get to know:
Shamila Gopalan – Judge
Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations...
10 August, 2021
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Get to know:
Jules Brooke – Judge
Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations...
26 July, 2021
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The Reign in the North
For a sparsely populated country (5.4 million people spread over 338,424 kilometres) with average temperatures that hover around -20°C, with...