Why traditional finance metrics don’t cut it for startups (and what you should track instead)
Traditional finance measures, like balance sheets and profit and loss statements, are too slow for startups. Here's what your startup should track instead.
“I’ve always been an idealist”: SingularityU Australia chief Christina Gerakiteys on why positivity can boost startups and the economy too
SingularityU Australia chief executive Christina Gerakiteys believes maintaining a positive mindset can be good for startup founders and the nation as a whole.
Sex appeal, runways and mature markets: Everything Guy Pearson learnt during his $26 million Series B raise
Guy Pearson shares the who, where, why and how of Practice Ignition's recent $26 million Series B capital raise. Here are his learnings.
Do your diligence from day one: Kester Black founder Anna Ross on starting up
Kester Black founder Anna Ross discusses the biggest challenges she’s faced in growing her sustainable beauty business.
Many, many hats: How to structure a team for rapid growth
Which roles should founders hire for first? And when is the right time to put experienced and qualified people into specialist positions?
Ignoring your ‘obnoxious roommate’: What this founder learnt when she met Arianna Huffington
You can’t evict the obnoxious roommate — they will always be there. But rest assured, because we all have one — even Arianna Huffington.
“Nothing is learnt through repetition”: How World’s Biggest Garage Sale’s co-founder embraces failure
A degree of failure is unavoidable, so it should be thought of as an opportunity to learn from. So let’s start normalising the process to progress.
Is your startup idea any good? Six questions to find out
One of the best ways to determine the potential of your startup before you spend time or money is to ask yourself: 'Is my startup idea any good?'
Dear Human: How do I find my spark?
'I invest in my life deeply, in my people, my love, my adventures, my home. I’m great at that. But at work, I’m disengaged. I wish life could be my job!'
How a culture of experimentation can help your business grow
A culture of experimentation is something that Jeff Bezos, founder and chief at Amazon, attributes as a key driver in Amazon’s success.
If you’ve never experienced failure, you’re not taking enough risks
If you've never experienced failure, you're not taking enough risks. Risk-taking is essential to discovering your industry's next big innovation.
Dear Human: I’m nervous about stepping forward and letting people down
‘I’ve taken a job ... But my happiness and excited nerves are being clouded by the sadness of needing to let down my current employer.’