In this episode of Growth Cartel, Deepak discusses significant recent developments in the Australian startup ecosystem, including the passing of a controversial social media bill for under 16s, positive trends in funding for women-led businesses and the ongoing conversation around compensating artists and publishers for their work used in AI training. He highlights the need for systemic change in funding practices and shares investment news from the past week, emphasising the importance of supporting diverse talent in the startup landscape.

Takeaways

• The social media bill for under 16s may cause more harm than good - it can provide invaluable community support for youth.
• Diverse funding for women-led businesses is on the rise. Yet only 4% of funding goes to women-led businesses in Australia.
• AI co ...