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            <title><![CDATA[How RespectX is improving workplace culture by turning silence into action]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[RespectX is tackling one of the most persistent challenges in modern workplaces and education institutions: bullying, harassment and discrimination. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 03:07:37 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[PHNXX powers remote communities with renewable energy]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[PHNXX is an Australian renewable energy startup with an ambitious goal to cut at least 100 million tonnes of carbon emissions in the next decade.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:59:26 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Elbaite is rebuilding trust in cryptocurrency trading]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Melbourne startup Elbaite, founded by siblings Morty and Samira Tollo, is making cryptocurrency trading safer and more transparent.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 02:19:40 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Sydney became home to Australia’s quantum breakthroughs]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A community of startups, universities, researchers, and supporters, all focused on one big idea: using quantum science to build entirely new kinds of technology.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 23:26:43 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Extended Reality: Moving beyond VR and AR]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Following from our earlier events, we were delighted to hear about XR from renowned futurist Rocky Scopiletti, and entrepreneurs Anton Andreacchio from Jumpgate, and Ingo Lau from Micology.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:36:58 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ping are disrupting the wind energy industry through sound]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A resident spotlight on Ping, a climate tech startup that is dedicated to supporting wind energy generation through constant and accurate monitoring of wind turbine blades' condition.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:29:56 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Littlepay made catching the bus as simple as a tap]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Littlepay took a complex process and made it work like magic. This is the story of persistence, focus, and a team obsessed with solving one hard problem, exceptionally well. 
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:14:48 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[A hyper-connected world: 5G and smart cities]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Discover how 5G and hyper-connectivity will transform business, cities and daily life and what it means for your opportunities in the decade ahead.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:18:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Blockchain in unlikely places: How AgriDigital is revolutionising the supply chain]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[AgriDigital is changing the game for the agriculture industry. Find out how.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 23:08:15 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[5 lessons from startup founder Katherine McConnell of Brighte]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Katherine shares five important things she’s learned throughout her startup journey since graduating from Stone & Chalk. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:36:49 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to hire your startup’s first senior leader]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you hire senior leaders, drawn from founders, recruiters, and operators who have seen this transition up close.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:58:43 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Introducing the 2026 Stone & Chalk International Women’s Day Scholarship cohort]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Today, we share the stories of our 2026 IWD scholarship recipients – the inventors, the coders, and the leaders who are building Australia’s future.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 13:41:42 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why coding isn’t enough to build a startup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The smartest founders don’t just build, they understand people’s problems, tell a compelling story, and sell their solution. Because no matter how brilliant the tech, if no one knows or cares about it, you’re just another genius in the dark.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2026 04:11:29 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to build a sustainable sales model as a scaleup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Growing your business without burning out requires more than just hard work. You need a sales process that works over and over again.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 06:29:39 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Building a sustainable future with Molly Fullee]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn more about Molly Fulle, one of 2022 IWD Scholarship winners.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:58:15 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Meet the IWD Scholarship Winner: Molly Fullee]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We're so excited to introduce one of the two winners of our 2022 International Women's Day Scholarship – Molly Fullee, Founder of Climate Tech company Fulle!]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 11:56:14 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[2025 in review: What happens when founders build together]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[This was a year defined by connection. How when we bring the right people together, extraordinary things unfold. This is what that looked like in 2025.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 04:52:04 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[SEO for Startups: How to get customers without paying for ads]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A step-by-step SEO guide for startups to attract new customers and build sustainable growth without burning budget on advertising.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 06:19:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to find strategic partnerships as a startup looking to scale]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A great strategic partnership at the right time can unlock access to new markets, accelerate revenue, and solidify your competitive advantage. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 01:54:17 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to get your startup in the media]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[These are the lessons from our masterclass with startup PR agency founder James Hutchinson (Sling & Stone) and startup publicist Amy Brinker, hosted by former journalist Tom Finnigan.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 02:52:41 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[4 ways founders can pressure-test customer problems]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[If you’ve started having genuine customer conversations, you’ve likely already uncovered a few of their problems. Here's how to test them.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:19:42 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[184 unicorns reveal 4 very different ways to scale a startup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[There isn’t just one way to scale your startup. There are four common paths successful companies tend to follow, and knowing which one suits you can save years of stress (and sleepless nights!).]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 07:36:26 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to find your startup customer’s pain points]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[No one buys something just because it exists. They buy because they have a problem. This is how to find that pain, dig into it, and use it to build something people truly need.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 03:37:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Are you the right founder for your startup? Founder-Market Fit explained]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Founder-market fit is when you are the specific person to solve a specific problem in a specific market. Here’s how to work out if you’ve got it and what to do if you don’t.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:56:38 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Startup Cheq is building a fairer way to access pay]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The gap between earning your pay and getting your pay can be the difference between staying steady and spiralling into stress. That’s the problem two Sydney founders set out to solve when they launched Cheq.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/startup-cheq-is-building-a-fairer-way-to-access-pay</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 02:29:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How startup MyVenue took Aussie tech to the world]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Tim is the founder of MyVenue, an Australian point-of-sale system that now runs food and drink sales in almost 200 stadiums across North America.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 01:56:43 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The unlikely startup partners solving Australia’s hardest tax problems]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[CA ANZ is proving that you don’t need a mandate or a giant tech budget to spark real change. Here's how they're making it happen through startup innovation.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:20:45 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The future of energy is in South Australia]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[If you want a glimpse of where the world’s energy system is heading, you don’t need to look to Silicon Valley or Berlin. You just need to look a little closer to home in South Australia.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:13:57 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Gobbill and AirPay bring bill payments to Chinese media app]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Stone & Chalk residents Gobbill and AirPay FinTech create a collaborative partnership providing a groundbreaking new way to pay bills within a Chinese Australian media app to over 1 million users]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/gobbill-and-airpay-bring-bill-payments-to-chinese-media-app</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:40:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stone & Chalk launches Capital Raising Guide for startups]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Capital raising can be an intimidating part of starting and scaling your business, but there’s no doubt that in many cases it can be crucial to success. Here's how to do it.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:37:13 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stone & Chalk appoints Michael Bromley as new CEO ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Stone & Chalk Group has appointed experienced digital leader Michael Bromley as CEO, effective 25 October 2021.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 03:34:32 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Meet our Founders: Grace Brown, Andromeda ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Meet Grace Brown, CEO and co-founder of Andromeda, the company pioneering robots for human connection]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:55:17 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to be an entrepreneur]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[If you’ve ever felt that pull of an idea in your heart or a problem you’re itching to solve, being an entrepreneur may be your calling. Here’s what you need to know to get started.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 04:53:56 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Australia’s startup ecosystem: Building the future together]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Based on responses from over 1,000 participants, the 2024 Startup Muster report offers a snapshot of a community brimming with potential – and it also highlights areas where more work is needed to realise our collective ambitions.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:44:27 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Thriving in a male dominated tech industry]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As part of International Women’s Day, we assembled an expert panel who discussed the challenges of working in a male-dominated industry and why embedding gender diversity into tech culture is so important.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 02:41:54 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The importance of the right talent for startup success]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Every startup differs, but one constant remains – a talented team is essential to making progress and achieving success. For founders, however, one question lingers: is talent the culmination of hard skills, education and intelligence? Or is it something more?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:21:50 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to get your first startup customers]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Stone & Chalk supports hundreds of startups, and they’ve all had to smash through the first customer barrier. Let’s break down the method we believe works best.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/how-to-get-your-first-startup-customers</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[What you need to know as a new startup founder]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We’ve worked with hundreds of founders who started their entrepreneurial journey with big dreams but little clarity. Here we’ll help you navigate the unknowns with key steps,  tools, and stories of founders who turned ambiguity into action.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/what-you-need-to-know-as-a-new-startup-founder</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:31:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why is a growth mindset essential to startup success?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[What's a growth mindset, and why is it so important to startups?]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/why-is-a-growth-mindset-essential-to-startup-success</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 13:15:47 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Open Banking 101: Five Things You Need to Know]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Find out how open banking will affect multiple industries and institutions in Australia.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/open-banking-101-five-things-you-need-to-know</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:24:29 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to master startup pricing]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Pricing is a crucial aspect of your startup's success, although it's often a challenging topic. It significantly impacts your bottom line without requiring significant changes to your product or business.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/startup-pricing</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 23:14:29 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Future is Here: Autonomous Vehicles ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The future, it’s here. Are you ready? Get up to speed on flying cars and autonomous vehicles of the future. Or rather the present, with the second edition of our ‘The Future Is Here’ series.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/the-future-its-here-are-you-ready-get-up-to-speed</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 02:00:39 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[DNA-based Performance Expert Helps S&C Tackle Uncertainty With Confidence]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[It all starts with our Wellbeing Series hosted by Anne Moore - work futurist, CEO, and resident founder at Stone & Chalk. We also welcome Alessandra Edwards, Performance and Wellbeing Expert.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/dna-based-performance-expert-helps-sc-tackle-uncertainty</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 02:00:12 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The success of Stone & Chalk's MentorMatch program]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A Stone & Chalk MentorMatch mentor and founder look back at the program’s successes. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/the-stone-and-chalk-mentormatch-is-a-mentoring-program</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:57:51 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Meet the Mentor: Paul Schofield ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With the second iteration of the series, we hear from Paul Schofield, and his experience with developing relationships, managing your mental powers, and being as flexible as possible.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/paul-schofield</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:50:48 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Future of Food and Sustainable Farming]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Our February event – The Future of Food and Sustainable Farming – was moderated by Julia Waite, Head of Operations at SproutX.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/the-future-of-food-and-sustainable-farming</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:47:28 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Future of Loyalty]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We were delighted to welcome Philip Shelper, CEO, and Stacey Lyons, Loyalty Director of Loyalty & Reward Co to the Stone & Chalk Event Lab, to discuss the rapidly evolving world of loyalty programs.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/the-future-of-loyalty</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:35:56 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Positioning your Board Advisors for Success]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We were delighted to welcome Julie Garland McLennan, Boardroom Expert, to speak about governance for companies. Having served on 18 boards across three continents, Julie has helped boards and directors to lead successful organisations for over 22 years.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/positioning-your-board-advisors-for-success</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:32:36 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cyber Warfare – Coming to Terms with Australia’s Cyberthreat]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In June 2020, the Australian Government announced it was allocating $1.35 billion dollars of funding over the next 10 years to enhance Australia’s cyber security defences. This comes in the wake of recent numerous cyber attacks on Australian governments, political organisations and businesses.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/in-june-2020-the-australian-government-announced-it</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:17:49 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Meet Stone & Chalk Resident: Akshat Sondhi, Co-Founder of Kribb ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We recently spoke with Kribb (formerly Communley) Co-Founder Akshat Sondhi about his personal journey, and his experience as a Stone & Chalk resident. This is his story.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/resident-startup-kribb</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:07:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[2024 in review: The people, projects, and progress that defined the year]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As we close out 2024, it’s the perfect time to take a moment to reflect on the incredible progress and countless milestones Stone & Chalkers have achieved over the last 12 months. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/2024-in-review</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 01:03:27 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Meet Migrova: the startup simplifying migration to Australia—and changing lives]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The story of Syed and Imtiaz, co-founders of Migrova, represents the incredible opportunities and supportive ecosystem South Australia offers.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/the-remarkable-journey-of-migrova</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 06:40:09 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[5 steps to protect your startup from data breaches]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Protect your business from costly cyber threats. Discover 5 simple, proven steps to prevent data breaches and keep your information safe.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/5-steps-to-prevent-data-breaches</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 02:35:16 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why your startup should join an innovation challenge]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Innovation challenges help startups validate ideas, reduce risk, and grow faster. Here’s why joining one could be the smartest move for your business.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/why-your-startup-should-join-an-innovation-challenge</link>
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            <pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 13:11:32 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Sportsblock: A game changer for sports club management]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Meet Nick Hugh, co-founder of SportsBlock.

SportsBlock is the SportsTech startup who are changing the game with their sports management software. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/meet-our-founders-nick-hugh-sportsblock</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 05 Sep 2025 04:17:58 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What it’s really like to work from Stone & Chalk]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[With hubs in Adelaide, Melbourne, and Sydney, Stone & Chalk is where startups can go further, faster. Where founders, researchers, corporates, and investors cross paths daily. But what's it like to work here?]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/what-its-really-like-to-work-from-stone-and-chalk</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:40:34 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How startup Zapme helps travellers call home from anywhere]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Ever scrambled to find local SIM in a foreign country? Zapme, a Australian startup, believes there’s a better way to call home.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/how-startup-zapme-helps-travellers-call-home-from-anywhere</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:14:39 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Fail or scale: How startups can respond to crisis and grow stronger]]></title>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/fail-or-scale-how-startups-can-respond-to-crisis</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:19:34 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Opening doors for future innovators: Hannah’s week with Teamgage]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Recently, Teamgage (one of our Adelaide-based startups) hosted Year 11 student Hannah Gall for a week of work experience at Stone & Chalk. Here's how it went.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/opening-doors-for-future-innovators</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 06:02:24 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to legitimise your startup idea (before you spend a cent)]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In this guide, we'll explore practical steps to help you validate and legitimise your startup idea. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/how-to-legitimise-your-startup-idea</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 03:12:00 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to measure your startup marketing to get results]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Measuring the success of your marketing is essential to determine whether your marketing efforts are paying off.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/measure-marketing-success</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 08 Aug 2025 03:10:20 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How startup Checkbox helps lawyers build apps without writing code]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Checkbox is helping professionals ditch email chains and Excel trackers by building their own internal tools – apps they create themselves with drag-and-drop blocks instead of lines of code.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/how-startup-checkbox-helps-lawyers-build-apps-without-writing-code</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:13:25 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to align your startup's sales and marketing to enter new markets]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[To achieve startup growth, your go-to-market strategy should be aligned and leveraged with your sales strategy.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/align-go-to-market-strategy</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:58:40 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How Pax Republic unlocks the power of people with AI and linguistics]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We chatted to Barbara Sharp and Tim Offor, Co-Founders of Melbourne-based Stone & Chalk startup, Pax Republic.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/pax-republic-unlocking-the-power-of-people-using-ai</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:40:18 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What to look for in a startup mentor]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We reveal the nine questions startups founders should be asking themselves when evaluating a mentor.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/what-to-look-for-in-a-startup-mentor</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:28:41 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to find a mentor for your startup]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[One of the most valuable resources you can have at your disposal as a startup founder is a mentor. And here's how you can find your own.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/finding-a-mentor</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 03:19:07 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[4 startup lessons from successful Aussie founders]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. And while every startup is different, certain lessons come up again and again. Here they are.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/4-startup-lessons-from-successful-aussie-founders</link>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2025 01:56:31 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why history’s biggest breakthroughs come from innovation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Innovation is the force that has carried humanity from the stone age to the digital age. It’s what transformed fire into electricity, farming into cities, and ideas into industries. Here's why it still matters today.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/why-historys-biggest-breakthroughs-come-from-innovation</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:37:45 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why innovation matters]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Innovation is the difference between businesses that grow and those that fade away. It’s what drives industries forward, what solves the problems we care about, and what creates lasting impact.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/why-innovation-matters</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:14:18 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The Minister for FinTech discusses the COVID-19 recovery for startups and scaleups with Stone & Chalk]]></title>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/the-minister-for-fintech-discusses-the-covid-19-recovery</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:39:01 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Purpose-driven, planet-focused: Lessons from the new wave of Australian founders]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[There’s a new kind of founder rising in Australia’s tech scene, one who isn’t just chasing valuations or unicorn status. They’re building businesses with heart. Here’s what you can learn from them.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/lessons-from-the-new-wave-of-australian-founders</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 11:35:14 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What AI startup Akin can teach us about our humanity]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Liesl is now the founder and CEO of Akin: a company quietly building one of the most radical visions for AI in the world.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/what-ai-startup-akin-can-teach-us-about-our-humanity</link>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 09:53:56 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Subtle signs your startup may be doomed]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[If you know what to look for in your startup, you can spot the warning signs early. So here’s how you can steer your startup in the right direction before it crashes on the rocks.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/subtle-signs-your-startup-may-be-doomed</link>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:34:06 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to build a culture of innovation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A practical guide to help your company think differently, stay curious, and build better ideas together.]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/how-to-build-a-culture-of-innovation</link>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:32:40 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[AI is already building the future – here’s where you can see it today]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Most of us are aware that Artificial Intelligence (AI) exists on some level, but do we realise the impact that AI is already having on our lives today?]]></description>
            <link>https://www.stoneandchalk.com.au/articles/a-deeper-understanding-of-artificial-intelligence</link>
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            <title><![CDATA[2025 International Women’s Day Scholarship recipients]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[A guide to public relations for tech startups]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Being able to tell a story to the press is a crucial part of building your company's brand to reach customers, investors, partners and talents.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[How startups can use AI better in 2025]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We work with hundreds of founders who aren’t just using AI to speed up systems, but to rethink entire industries.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why some customers aren’t worth it ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Here are four warning signs that a customer might be doing more harm than good, and what to do instead.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Stop building Frankenstein products]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Let’s talk about why Frankenstein products happen, how they hurt your business, and what you can do instead to build leaner, cleaner products.
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            <title><![CDATA[Three most common barriers startup founders face in early stages]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[We spoke with several startup founders in the tech space about what held them back early on. Despite their different industries and experiences, three common themes came up again and again.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why the most great startup founders are older than you think]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to test your startup idea with family and friends]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:51:24 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Your startup deserves feedback that hurts a little]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[Agcrowd, the tech startup born in a sheep paddock]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[As a university student studying finance, Matt Hinds ran the numbers on the sheep his family-friends were tending, and realised their returns were outperforming his stock portfolio. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:35:40 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[A guide to raising capital for startups]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Raising capital is a critical stage for most startups. We created this guide to demystify the capital raising process and explain in plain terms all the information you need to know around this important topic.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2025 01:43:30 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How ESG drives proptech innovation]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Explore the role of ESG in proptech innovation with our experts Julian Kezelman, Rebecca Cope and Angus Moore.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 07:11:34 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[The innovative women changing the world]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Across science, tech, education, the arts and more, the women honoured this year are changing the way we live and work with creativity and determination.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 28 May 2025 06:07:12 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How space startup Arlula landed a major satellite deal with Japan]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Sebastian grew up in Sydney’s western suburbs, but his eyes were always on the sky. Now he's landed a major deal with Japan to manage their satellites faster and cheaper than ever before.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 27 May 2025 00:07:36 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to build a startup with no money, no time, and no team]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The startups that survive don’t wait for more, they figure out how to do more with what they have. They move quickly, cut what doesn’t matter, and focus only on what does. Here's how you can do it too.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 03:23:08 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[8 startup myths you probably believe (and why they’re wrong)]]></title>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2025 03:14:06 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to clarify your startup idea]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[When you’re starting a company, it’s easy to assume your idea is clear. But clarity has a way of slipping through your fingers the moment you need it most. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 07:30:39 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Getting your startup procurement ready]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A partnership with a corporate business is a pivotal moment for a startup. But, navigating the complexities of the procurement process can be a daunting task. We'll walk you through how you can become procurement ready, and the essential procurement documents you need to have in place to start your partnership on the right foot.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why past startup success is no indicator of future success]]></title>
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            <title><![CDATA[How to be a pivot-ready startup founder]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Starting a business feels electric. Then reality knocks. You pitch your idea and it lands flat. Early users walk away. That shiny “market fit” everyone talks about is nowhere to be found. To get through, you might need to pivot. Here's four mindset shifts to help you survive.
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            <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 07:10:40 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Are you losing money on every customer?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Imagine you’ve built a machine. If you put in two dollars and only get one back, no matter how fast you run it, you just burn cash faster. That could be your startup. Here's what to do.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[No more red tape: How Realta Logic helps teams move faster]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[In regulatory technology, Realta Logic has emerged as a trailblazing company, shaping how businesses approach compliance and regulation.]]></description>
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