I met up with Renai Lemai recently to talk about the startup community in Sydney and he was very enthusiastic about doing more, writing more and getting amongst it. We had a bunch of ideas, including them hosting an Officially Friday, but one that we can start on now is getting some coverage for startups on his new Bootstrapper Blog.
So he graciously sent through this outline of how to connect with him.
Go for it!
P.S. If someone can wufoo or google spreadsheet this it would be sweet and a show of force/faith.
Step 1: Send answers (as detailed as you want) to the following questions by e-mail to renai.lemay zdnet com au
• What is the name of your startup?
• Who are the founders, and what are their backgrounds (eg, involvement in previous startups, any relevant work history etc)?
• What is the story behind how your startup was created (ie when, where, where did the idea come from)?
• How is the company funded?
• Where is it based?
• What product or service does it aim to produce?
• What are the founders’ goals for the company (eg exit strategy through acquisition, or IPO etc)
• What will be the next immediate steps for the company?
• What is the URL of the company’s site?
Step 2: Also attach hi-res pictures (JPGs) of the founders to the e-mail.
Step 3: Attach relevant contact details for someone you want to act as a company spokesperson.
Step 4: Attach a test login or mail a product (if relevant and possible) that we can use to test out the company’s services. Our mailing address is Renai LeMay, c/o CBS Interactive, Level 12, 50 Goulburn St, Sydney 2000.
That’s all! I will email you back and let you know how we’re going. Our aim to profile two startups a week. So it may be a few weeks or months before we get you on the site. But we WILL get everyone.
Cheers Renai – great stuff!