Nothing is more exciting being in the startup ecosystem than seeing innovative ideas solve problems. One problem that is increasingly on everyone's mind is the issue of waste in the retail industry, and particularly the clothing industry, which we know is a serious environmental issue. One tech startup helping to solve this issue is the startup Ardorne. Who are aiming to reduce 800,00 tonnes of fast fashion waste that enters landfills every year by helping shoppers purchase clothes they love online with the help of AR technology that allows shoppers to virtually try on clothing. Check it out: http://ardorne.herokuapp.com/

One thing that I love about being in startup land, is seeing these innovative ideas come in and 'disrupt' the industry. One startup that is definitely one to look out for is Oscar, a real time, on demand platform for sharing private parking spaces, such as driveways, garages, for any hour during that day that it's not being used. Here Hosts can provide their free spaces for a certain time period to which users can select their most preferred parking times. For those of us living in the big cities this is an innovative solution of a common problem. https://www.sharewithoscar.com.au/about-us/

Big news for Woolies shoppers as it’s announced that AI tech company Tiliters Artificially Intelligent (AI) Scales are finally launching across all Woolies stores in Australia. Launched in Sydney in 2017 the company promises to make everyday shoppers' life easier and cheaper with the use of their Artificially Intelligent (AI) Scales in the Woolworths product aisle. Having previously been trialled in around 20 Woolies stores, the scales are now being rolled out in about 1000 stores. Shoppers simply have to place their produce on the Tiliter AI Scale which will display the accurate weight of the product. Read more: https://7news.com.au/lifestyle/woolwor

UNSW 10x Accelerator alumni Aerologix has just raised $4.2M in a recent funding round. This innovative Sydney-based drone tech company has claimed the title “Uber for drones” and works by connecting drone pilots to enterprises or individuals in search of drone imaging via its platform. Using a patented algorithm and geolocation they match clients with skilled and qualified drone pilots for any projects they might have. Founded in 2019 by ex-Qantas pilots the company has seen an expansion of over 10,000 signed pilots since it's conception. Read more about this innovative startup here: https://www.businessnewsaustralia.com/articles/drone-tech-company-aerologix-flying-high-after-closi

Meet Vizzy, the Sydney startup that is revolutionising podcasting. Created in 2021 these entrepreneurs are capitalising on a an estimated 110 million Australian dollars, not even comparing to the global market of USD 14.25 billion in 2021 with their innovative product. Their podcasting app allows for a fully immersive podcasting experience that allows the users to interact with the podcast they are listening to. Allowing for links and images to be added, meaning listeners will be able to have a more enriching podcasting experience. Currently still in beta, this is definitely one to look out for! https://vizzy.fm/

In Australia where the threats of fires is as real and devastating that it is, It's always so rewarding seeing tech startups dedicated to help protect and save lives. Created by a team made up of volunteer emergency service personnel and RFS and SES, Fire Front Solutions is a startup committed to improving the efficiency of firefighters and first responders on the scene. Their fireground mapping and management solution, FireMapper, a mobile mapping app, is the complete solution for efficiently capturing, distributing and interpreting critical information on the fireground.https://www.firefront.com.au/