![Mira Murati](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/PA24-Awards-Articles-MM-150x150.jpg)
Maybe those shouldn’t have been there in the first place
In a recent statement that has sparked considerable debate, Mira Murati, CTO of OpenAI, claimed that AI will eliminate some...
27 June, 2024
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Tixel’s Breakthrough Moment
Introducing Tixel, the recipient of the Pause Awards 2023 in the ‘Defiant ones’ category under Excellence Category Track. Tixel is...
16 April, 2024
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Do we want to live in a Black Mirror world?
Amy Webb, the renowned quantitative futurist, sits down for a captivating conversation with Adam Spencer, the Australian comedian, and media...
17 October, 2023
![Pause Originals 2023](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/PA23-EDM-Images-Orig2-150x150.jpg)
Four new emerging directors envision sustainable future beyond 2050
Emerging directors shine in Pause Originals’ latest premiere, exploring 2050’s sustainable world. UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and Kate Raworth’s Doughnut...
6 October, 2023
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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
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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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iPhone 15 event: everything about Apple’s new product line
Apple’s major event brought forth the iPhone 15 series, USB-C charging, Neural Engine and a carbon-neutral Apple Watch. Read a...
14 September, 2023
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I got 99 problems
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology...
26 August, 2023
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Is AI the new frontier of creativity and business
We explore analytical trajectory of AI with industry leaders Stephen Foxworthy, Fiona Triaca, and Dr. Joseph Badr. Unpack the complexities,...
25 August, 2023
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Experience is a new frontier for brands
Explore the intersection of brands and digital spaces, drawing insights from industry experts, aka Pause Awards judges. We’re talking about...
18 August, 2023
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Twitter to X: a rebrand to challenge tech giants and empower users
Twitter is now X — and the one thing marketing gurus and contrarians have in common is their condemnation of...
4 August, 2023
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Hit it, DJ! and other local newsings
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology...
24 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
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OpenAI’s Sam Altman says hai
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology...
19 June, 2023
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Life in the fast (tech) lane
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology...
24 April, 2023
![evee — Pause Awards 2022](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/evee-4_8esxltdtt-150x150.jpeg)
evee rides the electric wave
Discover how evee, an Australian EV rental platform, secured a whopping $1.6 million in equity crowdfunding and plans to ride...
18 April, 2023
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Top AI tools you need to try now
It seems like everyone has waited on ChatGPT to arrive to release their own versions of AI. Anyhow, it’s madness...
29 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
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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
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Deep dive with ChatGPT about Aussie tech ecosystem
My next guest is a true leader in the field of artificial intelligence. ChatGPT, developed by OpenAI, is a cutting-edge...
17 January, 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
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82 Bold Finalists Announced for the Pause Awards ‘22
Announcing the 5th annual Pause Awards Finalists, powered by VicGov, that represent the most ambitious and forward-thinking companies in Australia. ...
10 November, 2022
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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
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Judge Sessions with Wavia, SEIKK and MedTech Actuator
Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspiration...
26 September, 2022
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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
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Venture snapshot: down but not out
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology...
26 July, 2022
![Birchal founders, party, equity crowd sourcing](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Birchal-2-150x150.jpg)
Best equity crowdfunding year in Australia – $86m!
Aussie equity crowdfunding has hit a new high, with $86 million raised from more than 43,000 investments in FY22 making...
22 July, 2022
![Canva, Sydney, Ecosystem, growth, startup, founders](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Ecosystem22-1-150x150.jpg)
Startup Genome ecosystem report 2022 review
Startup Genome is the world-leading policy advisory and research organisation for public and private organisations committed to accelerating the success...
10 July, 2022
![Prof. Martin Green, father of solar cell, innovator](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/profgreen.joeg_-150x150.jpeg)
Professor Martin Green
– The father of solar cells
A world that’s struggling to solve climate change is more than ever in need of smart solutions and green energy,...
10 July, 2022
![Dr John O'Sullivan, inventor of WiFi, CSIRO, Pause Awards Hall of Fame 2020 winner](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/John-OSullivan-1-150x150.jpg)
Dr John O’Sullivan
– The inventor of modern WiFi
You may or may not have already heard of our very first Hall of Fame winner. And oh boy, was...
10 July, 2022
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M&A on the rise & the EV SPAC demise
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology...
29 June, 2022
![Pause Awards, the Porsche of awards for innovation](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/PA22-Porsche-Article-150x150.jpg)
The Porsche of awards programmes with community at its heart
When it comes to growth, there are rebrands, and then there are rebirths. The new avatar of Pause Awards can...
21 June, 2022
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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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Get to know:
Carolyn Breeze – Judge
Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations...
24 August, 2021
![Tom Leyden | Pause Awards Judge](https://www.pauseawards.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/TomL-1-150x150.jpeg)
Get to know:
Tom Leyden – Judge
Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations...
3 August, 2021
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Past winners:
where are they now?
Here is a short timeline of successful past Pause Awards winners who are still making waves in the ecosystem. These...
24 June, 2021
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What went into creating Vincent, a hyper-real digital human
Until very recently, directly mapping an actor’s performance onto photorealistic digital humans using real-time rendering was considered impossible. We’d seen...