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Simon Thomsen

Simon Thomsen

Editor at Startup Daily

Journalist

Simon Thomsen is an accomplished journalist with over 30 years of experience in the field. He is currently the Editor of Startup Daily at Pinstripe Media, where he covers news, insights, and stories from the Australian and New Zealand tech ecosystem. Based in the Greater Sydney Area, Simon has a rich history in journalism, having worked with prominent organizations such as Business Insider Australia, where he served as Associate Editor, and News Corporation as a restaurant critic. He has also been involved in various roles at Fairfax Media, including co-editing the Good Food Guide. Simon's career is marked by his dedication to storytelling and his ability to mentor and lead the next generation of journalists. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts from Macquarie University.

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In their own words

From Simon Thomsen saw technology alter the news and publishing landscape · The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series
Investors choose founders, not so much for their idea, not so much for the exit. They invest in the founders, and they feel it.
▶ Simon Thomsen saw technology alter the news and publishing landscape

Career

  1. Now Editor · Startup Daily
  2. Earlier Associate Editor · Business Insider Australia
  3. Earlier Editor · The Good Food Guide

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Key moments

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  1. 0:31 Meet Simon Thomsen
  2. 0:45 Simon's First Experience with Startups
  3. 1:33 The Transition to Digital Publishing
  4. 2:57 The Importance of Technology in Media
  5. 4:50 The Emergence of Digital Pure Play Media
  6. 6:06 Joining Business Insider
  7. 7:34 Covering the Early Days of Australian Tech Companies
  8. 9:00 Change in the Startup Landscape
  9. 10:44 Collaboration in the Australian Startup Ecosystem
  10. 12:28 Areas for Improvement in Australian Startups

Heard on

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Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem · 19 December 2022 The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 2 With Jodie Fox, Alfred Lo, Hamish Hawthorn, Cameron Adams, Evan Thornley, John Allsopp, Malcolm Turnbull, Ian Gardiner, Mick Liubinskas, Matt Barrie, Mark Pesce, Phil Hayes-St Clair, Phil Morle, Silvia Pfeiffer, Dean McEvoy, Alan Noble, Niki Scevak, Alan Jones
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Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem · 19 December 2022 The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 4 With Tim Boyle, David Burt, Rachel Yang, Sarah Pearson, Bruce Tulloch, Cheryl Mack, Lucinda Hartley, Joshua Flannery, Megan Sebben, Alex Scandurra, Phil Ireland, Julie Trell, Peter Devine, Dean McEvoy, Craig Swann, Colette Grgic, Pete Horsley, Aaron Birkby, Annie Parker, Paul Bassat, Maxine Sherrin, Malcolm Turnbull, James Alexander, Melissa Widner, Hamish Hawthorn, Lauren Capelin
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The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series · 10 July 2022 Simon Thomsen saw technology alter the news and publishing landscape

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