Australia's boldest innovators revealed as Finalists for Pause Awards 2024!
7th Annual Pause Awards Reveals 79 Finalists Across Key Sectors Including Computer Technology, Health and Real Estate to name a few with 44% from VIC, 38% from NSW, and 10% from QLD, the average funding per finalist is $8.4M. The gender split stands at 58% male to 42% female, and the average age of founders is 39.
Read more on our website.
“These finalists are proving their resilience in an era marked by economic challenges and the rise of AI,” states George Hedon, Founder & CEO of Pause Awards. “Despite a 53.3% dip in funding, we’ve seen a 12% increase in applications from female founders.
It’s clear that these businesses are breaking through, demonstrating their capacity to innovate and adapt.”
#pauseawards #finalists #australia #innovation #startup #tech #business #company #breakthrough #future #2024 #linkedin #news
Relive the magic of Pause Awards Night 2024 one more time!
"Outrageously Different", "Oh Wow", "Surprising and Exciting", is how winners described Pause Awards Night 2024.
We are thrilled to share the latest Aftermovie with you, showcasing innovation, fearlessness, Walking-Dances™, the entertainment and everyone who made the night special and unforgettable.
Only for the most ambitious™
Thanks everyone!
Winners at Pause Awards 2024 will gain exclusive access to the Growth Mentors Board, offering 30-minute mentorship sessions with industry leaders like Paul Bassat ( @squarepegvc ), Paul Naphtali ( Rampersand), Kate Vale ( @aliaviavc ), Dominic Pym ( @euphemia_invest ), and Kate Gooden ( @amazonaustralia Alexa ANZ).
This opportunity provides personalised guidance and strategic insights to accelerate their business growth and innovation.
New this year, Kate Vale will join us from the sunny California. We are very grateful to all mentors offering their time to top five winners at Pause Awards.
Winners will be announced at the live event on 2 Dec, also known as the most electric industry night in the country. The countdown is on!
Navigating the unpredictable waves of the 2020 pandemic, Ally Watson, CEO and Founder of @codelikeagirlau , led her organisation through a transformative journey.
In a candid conversation with George Hedon, Founder of Pause Fest & Awards, Ally Watson, reflects on the change her organisation has taken since its inception.
Read more in our news room.
Join us at the Pause Awards Night & Afterparty on December 2nd at Club Pandora in Melbourne!
More info and tickets: https://lu.ma/PauseAwards2024
This event isn't just for the winners—it's a celebration for everyone passionate about innovation and excellence.
Network with Australia's top innovators, enjoy live performances, canapés, bottomless drinks and wrap up the year on a high note.
Get down with DJ @anyo_castro disco vibes.
Thanks to partners:
@blackmagicnewsofficial@getwemoney@weareticker
It’s going to be one for the books!
We’re excited to share a special three-part Game Changers podcast series featuring George Hedon, visionary Founder & CEO of @pausefest & Awards. Hosted by @drphilcummins , @gamechangerspc spotlights leaders shaping 21st-century innovation.
In this series, George @djobsolete delves into his journey of creating Pause Fest, insights on driving business excellence, and bold leadership in the world of innovation.
This is a third episode is launching next week and we don't know the title — but it eclipses current state of Pause Fest with some future ideas of what's to come.
We’re excited to share a special three-part Game Changers podcast series featuring George Hedon, visionary Founder & CEO of @pausefest & Awards. Hosted by @drphilcummins , @gamechangerspc spotlights leaders shaping 21st-century innovation.
In this series, George @djobsolete delves into his journey of creating Pause Fest, insights on driving business excellence, and bold leadership in the world of innovation.
This is a second episode names 'Event architecture' and it focuses on what it takes to build Pause Fest — an event that moved a nation on a shoe string!
We’re excited to share a special three-part Game Changers podcast series featuring George Hedon, visionary Founder & CEO of @pausefest & Awards. Hosted by @drphilcummins , @gamechangerspc spotlights leaders shaping 21st-century innovation.
In this series, George @djobsolete delves into his journey of creating Pause Fest, insights on driving business excellence, and bold leadership in the world of innovation.
This is a first episode names 'Leap as fas as you can' and it's about George's personal story, that lead to creation of Pause Fest.
"Walk this way, talk this way!" - RUN DMC
My last session at @sxswsydney was @thekidlaroi on Saturday before the flight back to Melbourne. Great to hear how creators think about ownership and authenticity.
We also heard video message from TJ Mizell, DJ, producer, and son of the late Jam Master Jay, founding member of RUN DMC on how their global success some 40 years ago have set them back because they signed away rights to early for too low.
Read full article on our website.
Thanks Sydney, that's a wrap.
In a dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape, the financial power of brand equity is increasingly recognised as a critical factor in mergers and acquisitions (M&As).
During the final Breakthrough Session of 2024, @sergiobrodsky , Chief Strategy Officer at Surge and renowned brand and foresight consultant, delved into the vital role that strategic branding plays in corporate integration and value creation.
Read the valuable lessons and 4P's for unlocking the intangible value.
This was the last 7th session, see you all in 2025!
At the Breakthrough Sessions 2024, George Hedon, Founder of Pause Fest & Awards, hosted an in-depth conversation with Rose Herceg, President of @wpp Australia and New Zealand about the global state of creativity.
Known for her dynamic approach to business and unyielding fight against mediocrity, Herceg shared her philosophy on creativity, its measurement, and its application in leadership and business. She explored the evolving nature of the creative industry, the growing influence of AI, and the challenges of maintaining quality in a hybrid work environment. Herceg also provided a glimpse into her predictions for the future of creativity and how leaders and organisations can adapt.
Read full article from our website.
