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GROWTH // "We can start selling millions of these": How Morse Micro scored $24 million from high-profile Aussie investors

"Every day we get people reaching out to us, desperate to get their hands on the product."

POLITICS // "We have a lot to lose": New fintech minister is a welcome nod to profitable startup sector, but there's more to be done

"... positive sign of the government doubling down on fintech."

GEN ALPHA // The kids are alright: How Amazon is preparing high-schoolers to fill Australia's tech talent gap

Meet the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

TELECOMMUNICATIONS // Elon Musk's SpaceX has launched 60 satellites in pursuit of faster internet — but stargazers aren't happy

"This fleet of satellites could forever change our view of the heavens."

ADVICE // Startups with ESIC status offer investors attractive tax offsets. Here's what you need to know

"A big tick for many investors."

FINANCE // Payroll fraud is more common than you might think

Here are seven red flags to look out for.

"We have to really get tight with these strategies."

THIS TIME LAST YEAR // Meet Iris Smit, the uni student-turned-entrepreneur who landed a $300,000 deal with Shark Tank's Andrew Banks for her unique beauty product

"You have to have faith in yourself."

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