Small Steps by Giant Leap

“Small Steps by Giant Leap” is an Australian-based newsletter that provides a regular, in-depth exploration of the innovative technologies and strategic approaches deployed to address critical global challenges across the domains of climate, health, and human wellbeing. Launched approximately five years ago, this publication is a significant initiative of Giant Leap, recognised as Australia's first 100% impact venture capital fund. It specifically caters to founders, impact investors, and aspiring entrepreneurs who are dedicated to leveraging startups as a powerful force for positive societal change, offering them vital intelligence on the rapidly evolving impact investment landscape.

The newsletter distinguishes itself through its direct and integral affiliation with Giant Leap, which grants it a uniquely informed and practitioner-oriented perspective on impact investing and emerging technologies. Each edition offers more than just news; it delivers comprehensive analysis and thoughtful, strategic explorations of key themes within both the impact and broader venture capital sectors. This includes insightful examinations of areas such as the ethical implications and practical applications of artificial intelligence in impact, the advancements in digital health solutions, and the intricate dynamics of the climate tech ecosystem. The publication aims to help its readership understand not just the surface-level developments, but what these innovations truly mean for the future of commercially viable solutions to global problems.

Subscribers to “Small Steps by Giant Leap” receive a carefully curated collection of impactful stories, groundbreaking ideas, and deeper strategic takes that are essential for navigating the complex world of impact startups. The content also incorporates valuable community insights, highlights of significant breakthroughs in climate technology—such as Nourish Ingredients' precision fermentation advancements—and comprehensive roundups of pertinent industry events, critical funding opportunities, and relevant job listings within the impact sector. With a growing subscriber base that numbers in the thousands, “Small Steps by Giant Leap” has been instrumental in spotlighting pivotal developments, including the CSIRO's ambitious $13 billion roadmap for clean, green proteins, thereby underscoring Australia's crucial and expanding role in the global clean protein opportunity.

The newsletter's overarching mission is to equip its audience with actionable knowledge that fosters incremental yet profound progress towards resolving the world's most pressing issues. It robustly embodies the philosophy articulated by its parent organisation: that little by little, through collective and persistent efforts, we can tackle the world's biggest problems, encouraging a thoughtful, commercially astute, and sustainable approach to societal and environmental betterment. By consistently bridging the gap between innovative technology and tangible social and environmental impact, “Small Steps by Giant Leap” serves as an indispensable resource for individuals and organisations committed to building a more sustainable and equitable future through entrepreneurial endeavour. The insights often feature contributions from Giant Leap's experienced leadership team, including Managing Partner Will Richardson and Partner Rachel Yang, who are active participants and thought leaders in the impact investment community.