Event is a dragon. Just feed it!
This originally started as an interview for the Beyond the Event guide by The Community Collective and The Nudge Group,...
15 April, 2025
Join a free 7-week online learning on the go
We are thrilled to introduce the Breakthrough Sessions, a series of engaging, 30-minute online sessions starting on 6 September and...
3 September, 2024
Calling Melbourne — a significant player to enter!
We are embarking on a journey across Australia, visiting the home city of Melbourne to invite ambitious companies and visionary...
6 August, 2024
Calling Hobart — an emerging hub to enter!
We are embarking on a journey across Australia, visiting the home city of Hobart to invite ambitious companies and visionary...
26 July, 2024
Meet more judges and why they love Pause Awards
The Pause Awards 2024 continue to be a beacon of innovation and excellence, bringing together some of the most distinguished...
5 July, 2024
Marcella Romero’s Breakthrough Moment
Introducing Marcella Romero, Founder & CEO at Arriba Group, the winner of the Pause Awards 2023 in the ‘Women in...
9 May, 2024
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
How Pause Awards can put your brand on the map
Discover the unmatched influence of Pause Awards in bolstering brand reputation and how it serves as a reality-check for businesses...
30 August, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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. After winning the coveted ‘I Wish I’d...
28 March, 2023
Music for wellbeing:
The healing power of sound
Music has always been a powerful force in our lives. It can evoke memories, inspire emotions, and even change our...
20 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
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
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
We’re giving a voice to our community with a stylish newsroom design
Pause Awards isn’t a single night or week of celebration. It’s a perennial reminder to uplift and highlight the ongoing...
10 July, 2022
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
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
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! This year’s awards program has almost double the entries, with...
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:
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:
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
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...