Summary
In this episode, Brandon and Rhys discuss various topics, including Nvidia becoming the world's highest-valued company, the hiring spree in the crypto gaming industry, the rising cost of tech talent in Australia, Canva's shareholder callback, and the success of ad tech platform Linkby.
Takeaways
- Nvidia briefly became the world's highest-valued company, driven by the significant institutional funds and exchange-traded funds entering tech and the AI boom.
- Crypto gaming companies, like Ed Craven's, are hiring and poaching talent from top Australian tech companies, offering significant sign-on bonuses.
- Has the hiring cost of tech talent in Australia returned to the halcyon days?
- Offshoring or setting up global teams can provide a competitive edge for businesses seeking affordable, high-quality tech talent.
- Canva's recent shareholder callback may be a non-story, as it is common for companies to have clauses in their contracts regarding labour and exit agreements.
- Ad tech platform Linkby has raised $4 million in a series A round.
- The success of a founder or entrepreneur with a proven track record can attract investors more easily.
- Growth for growth's sake is not the only metric to consider, and there is value in getting rich slowly.
- MarTech Intercept at Deakin is an upcoming event featuring speakers from various industries.
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Episode links
Patona: https://www.patona.com.au/
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Follow Rhys on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhyshenderso
