In conversation with Belkis Wille from Human Rights Watch
Belkis Willie is an Associate Director currently working in the Crisis, Conflict and Arms Division at Human Rights Watch.
How I raised: we spoke to five founders about their capital raising experience
We spoke to six incredible founders with lived experience of raising money from investors to help grow their businesses. From Norwegian-inspired bathhouses to banking software, here’s how they did it.
Anti-femicide protesters tear-gassed in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi
Content warning: This article mentions gender based violence. The peak of the highly anticipated march to mark the end of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence (GBV) took an unexpected turn in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi on 10th December 2024. Anti-femicide protesters who were peacefully marching along the capital’s streets were dispersed by […]
Sauna to self confidence with Sense of Self founder, Freya Berwick
If you’ve ever been to Sense Of Self, Collingwood, you’ll be familiar with the tranquility that washes over you as you step inside the urban oasis. It’s not hard to imagine that speaking with founder Freya Berwick, despite her busy schedule across both business and family, radiates a similar energy of pure clarity and calm. […]
Who is Olivia Gadecki, Australia’s new tennis superstar?
ICYMI: Australia has a new No.1 women’s tennis player, and she’s ready to make waves at the 2025 Australian Open. Meet Olivia Gadecki, the 22-year-old rising star from the Gold Coast who is capturing hearts and climbing the global rankings. Olivia’s journey to No. 1 in Australia Hailing from sunny Queensland, Olivia Gadecki made headlines […]
“I’d never pictured myself as a venture capital-backed startup founder”: Annie Liao on raising $1.8M for her AI start-up at 23-years-old
Annie Liao is redefining what it means to lead in the world of AI and startups. At just 23, she’s already raised $1.8M to scale Build Club, a global AI-building community turned e-learning platform.
What it’s like to be a young woman at COP29 this week
Kupa is part of Plan International Australia’s Youth Activist Series for 2024. She is an award-winning human rights activist, social entrepreneur and intersectional feminist. She attended COP29 this week.
Kic co-founder Laura Henshaw on what it takes to build a generational health and fitness company
Ten years into business, Laura Henshaw and her co-founder Steph Miller (née Steph Claire Smith) have survived the initial years of startup life. Now, she’s ready to set the company up for success well into the future. In life – and startups – there’s a little heuristic called the “Lindy effect” documented by Nassim Taleb […]
Meet Jane Marx, the founder behind the Brunswick florist providing an economic future for women from refugee backgrounds
Tucked away in Brunswick East is a bustling studio filled to the brim with flowers. Inside this unique florist, a team of women heal their souls and build their economic futures one beautiful bunch at a time. It’s a Thursday morning in a Melbourne thinking about spring. I’m savouring the rare sunlight as I wander […]
“I hope it’s a turning point”: Elly-May Barnes on pushing for representation in music with her new show Headliners
To say we’re huge fans of Elly-May Barnes here at Missing Perspectives is an understatement – and we’re so excited about her new project.