In this episode of the Growth Cartel, Deepak and Vinisha discuss highlights from the West Tech Fest, insights on workplace culture, the importance of gender diversity and the challenges faced by Employment Hero. They also touch on current events, including the tragic death of a CEO in the healthcare industry and explore the implications of AI in mental health, emphasising the need for human oversight in AI-driven therapy applications.

Takeaways

• West Tech Fest showcased the importance of humanity in business.
• Employment Hero faces significant challenges regarding workplace culture.
• The healthcare industry is under scrutiny for its capitalist practices.
• Birchal has made a strong start to its hardware syndicate
• AI therapy apps are growing but require careful ethical considerations.
• The importance of gender diversity in funding initiatives is rising.
• Networking and collaboration are essential for driving change in tech.

Reference Links

• Overnight Success - https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/aussie-startup-vc-summary-30th-november-2024?_bhlid=4eaa234680798ad3bdb45514b5705f029891f88c
• This Week in Australian Startups - https://news.harisq.com/p/this-week-in-australian-startups-cb8
• Startup Daily - https://www.startupdaily.net/
• SmartCompany -https://www.smartcompany.com.au/

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