Four things good founders do after raising capital
If you’ve just raised a seed or series A, here are a few things you can do to make sure that capital is going to good use.
Why I’m starting a lifestyle business after almost 17 years chasing startup glory
There was a time in the author's life when he was prepared to give absolutely everything to a company. But not anymore. Here's why.
“Every year you get a different job”: Tim Fung’s advice to startups after 10 years at Airtasker
Airtasker founder and chief executive Tim Fung says being a startup founder based in Australia over the past 10 years has been one of the best jobs in the world.
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.
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.
‘The casual therapist’: Why you should chat to your accountant about more than just finances
An accountant is obviously not trained as a counsellor or psychologist, but for many, they represent a reliable outlet and a trusted sanity check.
This is my story: Why I made the leap from corporate life to startupland
My story is about the transition from a life working as an employee and being paid a salary, to that of an early-stage startup founder.
Ten things we’ve learnt in six months of startup life
Since launching YogiBirth six months ago, here are the top 10 things we’ve learnt since starting our business, warts and all.
Advice for going green, from one chief executive to another
After five years of carbon-neutral parcel delivery for Aussie small business, we’ve picked up a tip or two for small businesses looking to ‘go green’.
TAM, SAM and SOM: Learn your lingo so you can woo investors
Getting Investment depends on a founders’ ability to paint a picture of the vision and gather research that shows support for and validates the concept.
Give the people what they already want: How to break into a competitive industry
With a solid product, business acumen and a unique market position, sometimes there’s really no need to reinvent the wheel.
Is your product your identity? The most common mistake Alan Jones sees founders make
“The most common mistake I see in new tech startups is when a team believes that success is mainly about building a great technology product.”