Innovate Elevate: Your Monthly Dose of Innovation, Tech & Career Growth
Published 13 October 2024
Welcome to the inaugural issue of Innovate Elevate, your monthly digest of cutting-edge technology, career insights, and entrepreneurial wisdom. I started this newsletter to discuss all the topics that I love: careers, innovation, emerging technologies, marketing, and entrepreneurship.
As a recently recognised LinkedIn Top Voice, I am summarising the best news and learnings from the past month. Let's dive into the latest trends and stories shaping our future.
Innovation in Action: Australia's Top Startups
LinkedIn News Australia has unveiled its Top Startups 2024 list, showcasing the country's most innovative companies. From cultured meat manufacturing to mini quantum computers and 3D-printed hypersonic rockets, these startups are pushing the boundaries of technology and industry. Take a look at the top 20 emerging Australian companies you should know now.
Top startup locations in Australia
Career Corner: Transitioning to a New Role
Considering a career change or a new role? Here are top tips to effectively communicate your transition:
Showcase Transferable Skills: Identify and emphasise skills from your current role that apply to your target industry or company.
Tell Your Story: Use LinkedIn's "About" section to narrate your journey and explain your motivation for change.
Engage with Your New Industry: Connect with professionals in your desired field and join industry groups to build yourself a network.
Demonstrate Learning and Passion: Highlight relevant courses, certifications, or projects that show your commitment.
Emerging Tech Unpacked: 3D Bioprinting
The future of medicine is here, and it's nothing short of revolutionary. 3D bioprinting is reshaping healthcare, allowing us to create future human tissues and organs. Imagine a world where organ shortages are obsolete, and patients receive personalised 3D bio-printed organs? While fully functional organs are still in development, we can already bio-print new skin, bones, and cartilage!
Expert Insight: Niina Matthews , a trailblazing woman in STEM, shares her journey into this groundbreaking field. Discover how 3D bioprinting works and its potential impact on medicine.
Watch or listen to the Emerging Tech Unpacked episode about 3D Bioprinting:
Marketing Tip of the Month: Leverage LinkedIn for Personal Branding
LinkedIn has proven to be a powerful tool for personal branding and professional growth. In fact, I have been invited to be a LinkedIn Top Voice! Here is how to make the most of it to elevate your career:
Post consistently (2-3 times per week) with quality content
Engage actively and make your work visible
Use it as a platform to showcase skills and attract opportunities
Leverage it for networking, speaking engagements, and even finding new clients
Tech Tool Spotlight: Podcast Production Essentials
Thinking of starting a podcast? Here are some essential tools to get you started:
High-quality microphone and noise-cancelling headphones
Recording software like Riverside for remote recording
Editing software such as Adobe Premier Pro or Descript
Hosting platforms like Buzzsprout
Design tools like Canva for promotional content
Entrepreneurship Insights: The Funding Gap for Female Founders
Despite startup growth, female founders continue to face significant funding challenges. In 2023, only 4% of total funding for Australian startups went to all-female founding teams.
Industry leaders suggest the following solutions:
World Economic Forum data demonstrates that women-led businesses outperform the market
Engage and drive change with VCs to help improve diversity in funding
Successful founders to give back, support and fund other founders (preferably female)
Pay it forward - there are plenty of opportunities for everyone, and we must champion others.
Upcoming Events:
October is a big events and awards month, and you will catch me at:
9 October 2024: Future Female Entrepreneurship and Business Leadership Decadal Plan Launch in Canberra
14-20 October 2024: SXSW Sydney
25 October 2024: I am a judge for the “Digital Workforce: Skills For the Future” category at the Women in Digital Awards in Brisbane
30 October 2024: InnovationAus Awards for Excellence in Sydney
That’s it for this month! Please subscribe to the LinkedIn newsletter to stay updated on the latest innovation, tech, careers, marketing, and entrepreneurship news. Stay innovative, keep learning, and elevate your career!
👉 I am always available if you would like to talk about speaking requirements, podcast sponsorship, media quotes or brand ambassadorship work. Contact me to discuss and collaborate!
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