Hé there! | June 2023
Welcome to the first instalment of our new monthly Mâché Newsletter with a selection of interesting reads & member news
Jill Berry on the importance of profitability at new startups
Starting off with this complete all-rounder of an interview, Jill Berry (co-founder and CEO of Adatree) fills us in on trends in the regtech and open data space, as well as some tips for new startups looking to take off. The article covers advice on looking for investment, open data and planning among plenty of other interesting insights.
“... there are actually some fantastic use cases that are coming out for energy data, and a lot of them look at energy efficiency and what you use for electricity. It doesn’t really matter about averages, it matters about peaks and troughs, and how can you use that data for an accurate, pretty much real-time estimate of what you would need, and what would it cost you, to go solar.”
Fashion & Sustainability
The dates for Adelaide Fashion Week have just been announced, and though we love seeing our city shine, there is a lot of progress to be made when it comes to sustainability and combatting waste caused by fast fashion.
Cue this great article by the Guardian, highlighting some amazing designers working in regenerative fashion.
During their work on the fashion week AEDA is exploring collaborations with industry partners to grow their program. We are looking forward to hopefully seeing lots of innovation in the field of sustainability.
“For a garment to be truly regenerative, the raw materials must have been farmed without synthetic fertilisers or pesticides using techniques that restore the health of the soil, improve ecosystem functionality, water cycles and biodiversity.”
Amazing Architecture
Staying on topic with principle in creating high quality design responsibly, we have a proud member feature moment this month.
Go check out Studio Anya's profile on ArchiPro for some ridiculously perfect interiors.
Honestly, the page speaks for itself.
Adelaide Makes Top 5 in Startup Performance Ranking
Adelaide has made it into the top five locations in the Oceania region for startup performance, which means a whopping 49 per cent growth in eco-system value since 2018 according to the 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER).
The city's position as a "dynamic and thriving hub for entrepreneurs, innovators, and game-changers" has really been cemented, making the city a fantastic place to be a founder.
Some of AEDA's key findings:
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The overall Adelaide startup ecosystem has increased 33 ranks in the past year alone. In 2022, its overall ranking was 196, while in 2023 it was ranked 163.
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The ecosystem value of Adelaide has increased 347 percent from $348 million in 2020 to $1.56 billion in 2023.
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The amount of early-stage funding has increased over 42 per cent in 2022, compared to 2021.
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The amount of late-stage funding has increased over 102.50 per cent in last five years.
Locally sourced 40 under 40
South Australia's 40 under 40 list has been released and it features a truly inspiring bunch.
See if you can spot our favourite highlights:
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Helping businesses, governments and communities around the world transition to sustainable energy
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Creating a Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub to help farmers develop resilience to drought and climate change
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Sourcing timber that has been forested from areas with a focus on sustainable forest management
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Transforming the hiring process in the film and TV industries, increasing inclusivity and long-term career pathways for freelancers
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Reducing methane output in agriculture through sustainable seaweed aquaculture systems, with a focus on environmental activism, healing and protecting Country, and nurturing First Nations people
Winter warmers
A big warm winter thank you to Sarah for treating us all to some Reishi Hot Chocolate to celebrate Winter Solstice this week.
In addition to getting a treat on what seemed like the the rainiest day of the year, we learned about the "natural supplements and mood-boosting whole foods can be included into our daily routine, such as Reishi Mushroom and Cacao, which together promote balance and can help to relieve feelings of anxiety, depression and stress."
You can find Acacia Blends at Adelaide Hills Farmers Market this Saturday 24 June.
New Member Wiki
A huge Mâché Welcome to our newest member, Sidonie Henbest!
Sidonie is a performance and mindset coach. She helps leaders get clear on their purpose, values, and vision, so that they can go out into the world and lead with integrity and kindness and shape a better world for us all.
Her clients are people from a board range of backgrounds – including music, yoga/wellness, education, design & building industry, and even government.
Image credit: Kate Bowman Photography
Most days you'll find Sidonie in her office on Floor 1 of Mâchê, but we thought best to ask her a few questions to find out more about what she's up to outside the space.
What's your go-to eatery in Adelaide?
When I want to impress interstaters: Aurora, Chianti, or Press. When I want to be able to eat everything on the brunch menu (hello dietary requirements), I go to Argo on the Parade.
What do you do when you’re not at Mâché?
I have parallel career as a performing artist, so you might find me MCing an event, muttering in Italian or German or learning a new opera role. I am also a dedicated yoga practitioner and a cat mum.
What is your must read book?
Of late, probably Untamed (Doyle). But I always circle back to The Alchemist (Coelho)
Favourite holiday spot?
Nature is my must-have for restoration, so ideally the beach (SA, FNQ) or going bush. I love a roadie!
Favourite comfort food?
Cheese or sweet potato fries - or sometimes both!
Mâché Events
Lastly some event reminders for things coming up next month:
We set the date for Christmas in July, now that the weather has been really gearing us up for some well deserved festivities.
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Time: 4pm, Friday 21st July
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Place: Upstairs kitchen & sofas
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Drinks & snacks: We’ll get a good base supply of drinks, but please everyone bring a dish to share if you can!
If you would like to participate in Kris Kringle, please bring a gift too (max spend $20).
Just because there's festivities abound doesn't mean we won't keep up with our more casual socials, so we'll be supplying drinks and good vibes on the first Friday of July too.
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Time: 4pm, Friday 7 July
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Place: Upstairs kitchen & sofas
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Drinks & snacks: Beer, wine, booch, crunchies and dips all provided
Be there or be square!
That's all for this month folks, do let us know if you happen on an interesting read or if you have any great news to feature, we would love to include it in next month's feature!
