Why founders should expect and embrace failure
Tracey Warren believes founders shouldn’t be avoiding failure. Because any business that survives, even if its form is completely unrecognisable from how it started, is never a failure.
Three tips from a two-time founder for building a resilient company
In today’s quick-evolving and unpredictable world, startup founders are required to possess more than just the ideas and processes.
Steppen sold to Alta: Co-founder Jake Carp shares five things he learned from selling his startup
Jake Carp, who co-founded Steppen in late 2020 with Cara Davies and Dave Slutzkin, shares what he learnt from the sale process of the business.
Back to the archives: Words of wisdom from previous Shark Tank judges
SmartCompany decided to take a deep dive into the depths of our archives to pull out some words of wisdom from the previous Shark Tank judges.
Dr Catriona Wallace shares why she is “still smouldering” over a Shark Tank deal
Dr Catriona Wallace is the founder of Flamingo AI, which became the second startup founded by a woman to hit the ASX, and now, one of the newest sharks on Shark Tank Australia.
Jane Lu explains why she ‘fought’ with fellow judges on Shark Tank
Jane Lu founded Showpo in 2010 after leaving her corporate career. Now, she's helping other entrepreneurs grow their businesses as one of the five new investors on Shark Tank Australia.
Sabri Suby shares the “major red flag” for businesses pitching on Shark Tank
Sabri Suby is the founder of King Kong, a multimillion-dollar marketing agency and former Smart50 finalist. He's also one of the five new investors on Shark Tank Australia.
Two traits that separate high performing teams from the rest
Ben Armstrong of Archangel Ventures shares the two traits he has observed in top-performing teams and how they can be readily replicated.
No more drinking from the VC tap: Jill Berry on the importance of profitability at new startups
Adatree co-founder Jill Berry fills us in on trends in the open data space, as well as some tips for new startups looking to take off.
Culture eats growth for breakfast: Why startup leadership needs to pivot
Old leadership styles that prioritise profits ahead of culture are in freefall. The current war for talent means the best people want and demand the best workplaces that align clarity, values and purpose in their daily operations.
“A ‘new’ can come from anyone”: Zeller’s Ben Pfisterer shares five tips for building innovative startups
In a candid chat with SmartCompany Plus, Pfisterer outlined several key factors to have contributed to his success, and Zeller’s ongoing progress.
Five simple tips to keep your finances in check when establishing a small business
Starting a new business is an exciting adventure, but it comes with its challenges. One of the most significant challenges for new business owners is managing their money effectively.
