How Ally Watson is pioneering tech careers for women
Navigating the unpredictable waves of the 2020 pandemic, Ally Watson, CEO and Founder of Code Like a Girl, led her...
15 November, 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...
23 October, 2024
Why creativity and imagination will save the world
At the Breakthrough Sessions 2024, George Hedon, Founder of Pause Fest & Awards, hosted an in-depth conversation with Rose Herceg,...
22 October, 2024
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
How NASA’s new AR tech will take astronauts to the next frontier
In an era when space exploration is venturing into uncharted territories, NASA engineers are pushing the boundaries of innovation by...
11 October, 2024
How to build authentic workplace culture
At Breakthrough Sessions 2024, hosted by George Hedon, Founder of Pause Fest & Awards, industry experts discussed strategies for maintaining...
7 October, 2024
How to balance business growth with personal wealth
In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, founders face unique challenges. Juggling personal finances, business growth, and mental well-being is no...
24 September, 2024
A time to dream big with Kristina Karlsson
How often do we stop to reflect on our dreams? In today’s fast-paced world, dreaming big might seem like a...
16 September, 2024
The purpose of gatekeepers in authentic brand storytelling
In a world flooded with content, the need for gatekeepers in brand storytelling has never been more crucial. Authenticity is...
6 September, 2024
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 Adelaide — dynamic centre for innovation to enter
We are embarking on a journey across Australia, visiting the city of Adelaide to invite ambitious companies and visionary individuals...
4 July, 2024
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
Read a thrilling mid year predictions by the judges
Despite the half year being gone and us now in July, there is still time for 2024 to surprise us...
24 June, 2024
Jasmine Batra’s Breakthrough Moment
Introducing Jasmine Batra, the winner of the Pause Awards 2023 in the ‘Future Builder’ category under Operators Category Track. An...
24 June, 2024
WithYouWithMe’s Breakthrough Moment
Introducing WithYouWithMe, the winner of the Pause Awards 2023 in the ‘Out of the Garage’ category under Growth Category Track. ...
24 June, 2024
Paz Pisarski’s Breakthrough Moment
Introducing Paz Pisarski, the winner of the Pause Awards 2023 in the ‘Ecosystem Star’ category under Operators Category Track. Paz...
20 June, 2024
UpStock’s Breakthrough Moment
Introducing UpStock, the winner of the Pause Awards 2023 in the ‘Design first’ category under Growth, and ‘Down under’ under...
20 June, 2024
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
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
Music Health’s Breakthrough Moment
Introducing Music Health, the winner of the Pause Awards 2023 in the ‘B-Good’ category under Good Category Track. Music Health’s...
2 May, 2024
Chau Le’s Breakthrough Moment
Introducing Chau Le, the winner of the Pause Awards 2023 in the ‘Women in business’ category under Excellence Category Track. ...
30 April, 2024
Tanck’s Breakthrough Moment
Introducing Tanck, the winner of the Pause Awards 2023 in the ‘On the rise’ category under Excellence Category Track. Tanck...
26 April, 2024
Macro Mike’s Breakthrough Moment
Introducing Macro Mike, the winner of the Pause Awards 2023 in the ‘Hammer’ and ‘I’d wish I’d done that’ category...
23 April, 2024
Birchal’s Breakthrough Moment
Introducing Birchal, the winner of the Pause Awards 2023 in the ‘Hammer’ category under Excellence Category Track. Birchal is Australia’s...
18 April, 2024
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
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
Quad Lock’s Breakthrough Moment
Introducing Quad Lock, the winner of the Pause Awards 2023 in the ‘Movement’ and ‘Work sweet work’ category. Quad Lock’s...
12 April, 2024
Origin Energy’s Breakthrough Moment
Introducing Origin Energy, the Pause Awards 2023 winner in ‘Going green’ category which was elevated to best in Good Category...
10 April, 2024
Mel Stubbing’s breakthrough moment
Introducing Mel Stubbings, Development Lead at Hide and Seek Digital, winner of the ‘Top coder’ category at the Pause Awards...
5 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
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
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
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’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 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
How Entertainment Brands are winning hearts and minds
In the ever-evolving landscape of brand marketing, a new breed of trailblazers is emerging, redefining engagement through the art of...
5 March, 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
Can optimism and curiosity win the battle with Ai
Plunge into the world of tech-powered creativity with David Droga, CEO at Accenture Song, as he shares his insights on...
20 October, 2023
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
What does the Australia’s VC landscape look like in 2050
Explore the evolution and future trajectory of Australia’s venture capital scene through the insights of industry leaders, discussing challenges, diversity,...
19 October, 2023
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
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 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
Meet the new addition to the Judging Board ‘23
And lastly, we introduce you to the Pause Awards ‘23 powered by VicGov incredible Judging Board. Learn what excites them...
4 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
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
Tech legends unite to guide growth and foster innovation
Tech industry legends come forward to mentor winners at Pause Awards ‘23, unlocking unprecedented growth and transformative insights for the...
22 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
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
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
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
The new faces of Pause Awards from agency and media innovation
Discover industry leaders from top agencies and innovators in media growth. An inside look into their career accomplishments and anticipation...
25 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
The new faces of Pause Awards in strategy and leadership
The stellar lineup of judges keeps expanding to include: Stephen Foxworthy, Alan Kirszner, Jessica Williams, Damon Pezaro, Eneko Bilbao, Jodette...
4 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
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
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
The new faces of Pause Awards in strategy, growth and innovation
This year’s prestigious judge lineup includes: Monique Alvis, Trevor Townsend, Doug Rathbone and Stuart B Richardson from the ‘Growth &...
30 May, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Judge Sessions with Synergy Group, AOK Creative and i4 Connect
Welcome to the Pause Awards show, where we invite past winners and future judges to talk about their journeys, inspiration...
16 September, 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
Afterpay
– Success Stories
Launched in 2015 in Sydney, Afterpay has revolutionised the way shoppers purchase products.Deeming itself as ‘financial wellness’ in the present...
24 May, 2022
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
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...