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The Smart Community PodcastAuthor: Zoe Eather
"Making Smart Communities that are Accessible, Liveable and Sustainable for All" The Smart Community Podcast is a hub where Smart and exciting people from all around the world come to discuss all things Smart City, Smart Town, Smart Region - anything that makes a place more liveable. Together we can create the Smart Community Collective. Disclaimer: All content is representative of personal opinion only and is not associated with any company, organisation or government agency. Language: en-us Genres: Technology Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Future of Startups: Innovation, AI & Community Impact with Colin Kinner
Episode 385
Sunday, 5 April, 2026
We’re kicking off a new monthly “Future Of” series on the Smart Community Podcast, exploring what’s changing across industries and what it means for our communities.In this episode, Zoe Eather is joined by Colin Kinner to explore the future of startups.They unpack what defines a startup, how Australia’s startup ecosystem has evolved and how AI is lowering the barriers to building and scaling new ideas. Tools like Replit and Lovable are enabling non-technical founders to create products faster than ever before.But as access increases, so do the challenges.From AI slop and data privacy risks to the changing nature of work, this conversation explores both the opportunities and the tensions shaping the startup landscape.They also connect startups back to smart communities, highlighting their role in economic diversification and building more resilient regions.We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we live, work and record this podcast and pay our respects to Elders past and present. We extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
