Digital Disruption in Australia Nick Abrahams

“We are unprepared for disruption at both ends of the value chain, and the insights of this book help us understand and redefine what a “job” actually will mean and how to navigate into an uncertain future.”

– Larry Marshall,

CEO, CSIRO

“Nick Abrahams is uniquely qualified to comment on all aspects of the Australian technology sector and the digital disruption which has changed the way we work , live and play . His no nonsense, practical and informative style makes this book a “must read ” for founders and investors alike, plus anyone interested in the broader Australian digital ecosystem and its place in the tech world.”

– Peter James,

Chairman, Macquarie Telecom & Non-executive Director, iiNet

“Nick Abrahams has acquired an amazingly deep, real-time understanding of a huge phenomenon — digital disruption — that most of us are just beginning to perceive happening all around us. Many thanks to him for sharing his learnings so generously in a such an entertaining, insightful, and proactively useful book.”

– Niels Marquardt,

CEO, American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM)

“A must read for all involved in the technology and innovation sectors in Australia and as always delivered in his Cool, Calm and Concise style.”

– Dean McEvoy,

Co-founder of Spreets and Investor

“A wonderful summary of the technology landscape in Australia, and an excellent guide for entrepreneurs, technologists, and investors alike. The author provides an astute summary for all on the disruption taking place in the land DownUnder. Nick is one of the most well connected, respected, and intelligent lawyers I have interacted with in my many travels to Australia.”

– Alok Pandey,

Vector Capital (US VC fund)

“Nick Abrahams is a leading participant in Australia’s technology sector as a lawyer, investor, businessman and commentator. He is uniquely placed to write this book, which offers a wealth of insight into how digital disruption is changing the Australian business landscape.”

– Paul Fletcher MP,

Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Communications

“We live in revolutionary times and this is a very useful guide for all those seeking to navigate them!”

– Suzanne Campbell,

CEO, Australian Information Industry Association

“Disruption is transforming the Australian landscape and this is the first book to capture the specific trends for this country. A must read for anyone that is being affected by disruption. An even more important read for anyone that thinks it is not affecting them.”

– Phil Morle,

CEO Pollenizer

“Nick Abrahams explains what “Disruption” actually is, charted what has already happened and how investors, entrepreneurs and managers can both navigate through and benefit from this ‘phase change’ in Australia’s economic environment. Every informed leader & decision maker in this country should regard this as essential reading.”