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12 November, 2024
How to unlock the intangible in brand equity with 4P’s
29 October, 2024
Why creativity and imagination will save the world
22 October, 2024
How NASA’s new AR tech will take astronauts to the next frontier
11 October, 2024
How to build authentic workplace culture
7 October, 2024
How to balance business growth with personal wealth
24 September, 2024
A time to dream big with Kristina Karlsson
16 September, 2024
The purpose of gatekeepers in authentic brand storytelling
6 September, 2024
Jasmine Batra’s Breakthrough Moment
24 June, 2024
WithYouWithMe’s Breakthrough Moment
24 June, 2024
Paz Pisarski’s Breakthrough Moment
20 June, 2024
UpStock’s Breakthrough Moment
20 June, 2024
Inke’s Breakthrough Moment
6 June, 2024
ReSource’s Breakthrough Moment
3 June, 2024
Marcella Romero’s Breakthrough Moment
9 May, 2024
Music Health’s Breakthrough Moment
2 May, 2024
Chau Le’s Breakthrough Moment
30 April, 2024
Tanck’s Breakthrough Moment
26 April, 2024
Macro Mike’s Breakthrough Moment
23 April, 2024
Birchal’s Breakthrough Moment
18 April, 2024
Tixel’s Breakthrough Moment
16 April, 2024
Quad Lock’s Breakthrough Moment
12 April, 2024
Origin Energy’s Breakthrough Moment
10 April, 2024
Mel Stubbing’s breakthrough moment
5 April, 2024
Brittany Garbutt’s breakthrough moment
2 April, 2024
InvestorHub’s Breakthrough Moment
28 March, 2024
Kollektive’s Breakthrough Moment
26 March, 2024
WeMoney’s breakthrough moment
20 March, 2024
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Visionary Behind the Bionic Ear Honoured in 2024 Pause Awards Hall of Fame
Reimagining Sound: The Birth of the Bionic Ear Transforming Lives: The First Cochlear Implant A Legacy of Innovation Celebrating Innovation…
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3 December, 2024
Australia’s boldest innovators announced and new chapter for 2025
Pause Awards 2024: The Numbers Behind the Breakthroughs Top Winners That Defined 2024 Best in Show: Applied EV Best in…
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3 December, 2024
Top five winners score the most invaluable encounter
As the Pause Awards 2024 approach their grand finale on 2nd December, anticipation builds not only for the recognition of…
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19 November, 2024
How Ally Watson is pioneering tech careers for women
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15 November, 2024
Life lessons on ownership and how to keep creative control
At SXSW Sydney, Kid LAROI, one of Australia’s most celebrated young artists, brought together industry friends and mentors to share…
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6 November, 2024
Discover trailblazing Finalists of Pause Awards 2024 in Australia
Pause Awards has unveiled its 79 trailblazing finalists for the 7th annual Pause Awards 2024.
Announcements
28 October, 2024
Why Bunnings feels like home: trust, community and genuine care
At the recent SXSW Sydney conference, a focal point of discussion was the intricate and evolving concept of trust in…
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23 October, 2024
Awards
It’s here, a final call to enter the Pause Awards this year
3 September, 2024
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3 September, 2024
Pause Awards partners with Ticker for exclusive broadcast coverage
6 August, 2024
Calling Melbourne — a significant player to enter!
6 August, 2024
Calling Hobart — an emerging hub to enter!
26 July, 2024
Calling Canberra — with most daring new ideas to enter!
16 July, 2024
Meet final judges and why they love Pause Awards
15 July, 2024
Meet even more judges and why they love Pause Awards
8 July, 2024
Meet more judges and why they love Pause Awards
5 July, 2024
Calling Adelaide — dynamic centre for innovation to enter
4 July, 2024
Meet the judges and why they love Pause Awards
1 July, 2024
Calling Perth — an emerging innovator to enter!
25 June, 2024
Read a thrilling mid year predictions by the judges
24 June, 2024
Calling Brisbane — a rising star to enter!
19 June, 2024
How to choose the right category for the Pause Awards?
17 June, 2024
Success stories of past Pause winners
17 June, 2024
Your guide to the Pause Awards entry process
17 June, 2024
Understanding the breakthrough question
17 June, 2024
Top 10 tips on how to enter Pause Awards
17 June, 2024
Calling Sydney — a powerhouse of opportunity to enter!
6 June, 2024
Entering Pause Awards for the first time?
21 May, 2024
Inside the Pause Awards 2024: A universe of possibility
14 May, 2024
What’s a Pause Awards breakthrough?
14 May, 2024
The power of relationships with Dom Pym at Pause Awards Night
19 December, 2023
Six years of celebrating the Australian most ambitious innovators
5 December, 2023
Announcing the 63 ambitious finalists, 3 winners and Pause Awards Night
30 October, 2023
Meet the new addition to the Judging Board ‘23
4 September, 2023
How Pause Awards can put your brand on the map
30 August, 2023
Seize the moment: New Extended Entry Deadline
30 August, 2023
Tech legends unite to guide growth and foster innovation
22 August, 2023
The new faces of Pause Awards in business and the product officers
21 August, 2023
Don’t miss out on the last chance to join champions
21 August, 2023
The new faces of Pause Awards from agency and media innovation
25 July, 2023
The new faces of Pause Awards in strategy and leadership
4 July, 2023
We’re building the community for the most ambitious people
27 June, 2023
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26 June, 2023
Championing breakthroughs in today’s business world
21 June, 2023
Top 5 compelling reasons why you should enter
18 June, 2023
Pause Awards vs Webby’s, Cannes Lions and Effies
18 June, 2023
The new faces of Pause Awards in startup, product and experience
15 June, 2023
A tour of 11 new categories
12 June, 2023
Inside out of Pause Awards
5 June, 2023
Aim for the Diamond: Understanding the Different Categories
1 June, 2023
The new faces of Pause Awards in strategy, growth and innovation
30 May, 2023
Where business recognition gets a paradigm shift
24 May, 2023
Call for Entries
opens on 17 May ‘23
1 March, 2023
Claiming your PauseNFT trophy
13 December, 2022
Let’s have breakfast with champions?
15 November, 2022
82 Bold Finalists Announced for the Pause Awards ‘22
10 November, 2022
The first look at the new wearable trophy design
13 October, 2022
The Public Voting is open, go get them!
10 October, 2022
The Final Deadline Extended to midnight 14 October
30 September, 2022
What can Pause Awards bring to your company
30 August, 2022
Google, Synergy Group, Spaces Interactive, Safari and By Jacs judges for Culture categories
24 August, 2022
Loyal VC, Media.Monks, AOK Creative, Storyfolk and Irene Lemon judges for Good categories
15 August, 2022
Fullstack, Lumigo, Netambition, MedTech Actuator and Unhedged judges for Operators categories
10 August, 2022
Tribal DDB, We Are Unity, Bullfrog, BeautifulAgile and The Audacious Agency judges for your Excellence
2 August, 2022
Simply Wall Street, IBM, Forestlyn, CFOWorx and Accenture Song are this year Growth Judges
1 August, 2022
How to navigate the awards Entry Portal?
14 July, 2022
We’re giving a voice to our community with a stylish newsroom design
10 July, 2022
14 New award categories under five tracks to highlight the ecosystem success
5 July, 2022
Our new vision:
The home for champions
27 June, 2022
Awards LIVE Briefing and Entry Kit
22 June, 2022
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8 June, 2022
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1 September, 2021
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12 July, 2021
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6 July, 2021
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1 July, 2021
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25 June, 2021
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9 June, 2021
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5 June, 2021
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13 May, 2021
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How Canva transformed a simple idea to become global leader
In an engaging interview hosted by Mary Meeker, General Partner at Bond, Canva co-founder Melanie Perkins shared the story of…
15 October, 2024
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
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
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
Visible Founders puts a spotlight on migrant entrepreneurs
Enter the world of migrant entrepreneurs in “Visible Founders,” a groundbreaking docu-series by Anand Tamboli.
28 September, 2023
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
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
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
How to build a company culture in dynamic market
Glean insights from top industry leaders as they dissect the intricacies of building a resilient company culture in today’s dynamic…
8 September, 2023
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
Advice on Design Thinking for stellar product development
Get a handy advice from industry experts on integrating Design Thinking into product strategy, fostering innovation, and achieving cross-functional alignment.
1 September, 2023
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
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
How to grow an idea into a great product
Discover the secrets of product design, the art of feedback and the nuances of customer adoption. In the third edition…
11 August, 2023
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
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
Discover the latest tech predictions of 2023
Delivering the top tech trends and forecasts for the rest of 2023 from the leading industry experts. Delve into the…
1 August, 2023
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
Lean into digital marketing trends now and in 2024
From cultivating superfans to integrating AI, explore how brands can cut through the noise, build communities, and stay famous in…
28 July, 2023
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
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
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
How to choose the right awards for your business
Learn how to pick genuine awards that truly recognise your accomplishments. Discover the importance of authenticity, key aspects to look…
5 July, 2023
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 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
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
Industry leaders predict a transformative year ahead
Pause Awards ’23 brings together top industry experts predicting a transformative year ahead. Judges from Mastercard, Google, AWS and more…
17 May, 2023
Pause Awards grows to $412 Billion ecosystem
Pause Awards 2023 launches with Investable Score™, new award levels, and 11 fresh categories. Recognising Australia’s dynamic business scene, Pause…
17 May, 2023
Shaking it up with new Investable Score™
Pause Awards ’23 revolutionises Australian business recognition with introduction of an Investable Score™, new award levels and an improved platform….
17 May, 2023
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 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
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
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
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
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
A journey to revolutionising healthy school lunches
An in-depth conversation with the inspiring entrepreneur behind the award-winning HealthTech startup LunchFox. Louise Fisher, Founder at LunchFox Louise Fisher,…
28 March, 2023
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
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
How it started; How it’s going 2022
Welcome to Ignition Lane’s Wrap, where they cut through the noise to bring you their favourite insights from the technology…
17 December, 2022
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
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
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
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
Judge Sessions with Lumigo, Tribal DDB and Clipboard Hospitality
Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspiration…
24 October, 2022
Judge Sessions with LongView, Fullstack and Art Processors
Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspiration…
20 October, 2022
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
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
Pause Awards Wins Australia’s International Good Design Awards for Design Excellence
Pause Awards received a prestigious Good Design Award Winner Accolade in the Communication Design category in recognition for outstanding design…
19 September, 2022
Judge Sessions with Synergy Group, AOK Creative and i4 Connect
I think you need a mix of different perspectives and skills. You need a visionary and an implementer. Someone who…
16 September, 2022
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
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
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
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
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
The Sheet Society
– Success Stories
In the last 5 years, product innovation has transformed dramatically. Not only has it changed where shoppers spend their time…
17 June, 2022
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
Afterpay
– Success Stories
“Stay really close to the customer at all touchpoints. And if you can do that consistently, you can actually maximise…
24 May, 2022
This is how we celebrate innovation champions
The 2021 Pause Awards Night may have concluded months ago, but we’re still reeling high from that unforgettable evening. “Pause…
15 December, 2021
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
Pause Awards 2021 Finalists Skyrocket
What a smashing year so far for the Pause Awards! “The 2021 Pause Awards submissions were insightful, ingenious and courageous…
17 November, 2021
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
Get to know:
Will Hayward – Judge
Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations…
17 August, 2021
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
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
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
Get to know:
Jamie Finnegan – Judge
Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations…
18 July, 2021
Get to know:
Melanie Rayment – Judge
Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspirations…
24 June, 2021
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…
1 February, 2021
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…
21 January, 2020
Dane O’Shanassy on Patagonia’s moral compass and commercial success
When it comes to identifying as an “activist company”, Patagonia walks the talk. And it does it so bloody well.
6 November, 2019
Tech News
Talking robots and AI Agents, two insane demos
25 March, 2024
Can optimism and curiosity win the battle with Ai
20 October, 2023
Looking at 100 years from now in Solar, EVs and MedTech
20 October, 2023
What does the Australia’s VC landscape look like in 2050
19 October, 2023
Do we want to live in a Black Mirror world?
17 October, 2023
Strong commitment needed to run tech events in Australia revealed at GEC23
24 September, 2023
Experience is a new frontier for brands
18 August, 2023
Top AI tools you need to try now
29 March, 2023
Startup funding in decline, but early-stage hits peak in Aus
10 February, 2023
Music for wellbeing:
The healing power of sound
20 January, 2023
Startup Genome ecosystem report 2022 review
10 July, 2022
Professor Martin Green
– The father of solar cells
10 July, 2022
Dr John O’Sullivan
– The inventor of modern WiFi
10 July, 2022
Past winners:
where are they now?
24 June, 2021
Business
How to better tune into your success journey
Dive into the essence of true success. This journey doesn’t end with achievements alone, but it’s an everlasting pursuit of…
21 July, 2023
Tap into your inner powerhouse
Have you ever wondered what’s holding you back from achieving your full potential? Maybe you feel like you’re not making…
5 May, 2023
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