by Phil Morle | Mar 15, 2013 | Australia, Startup Ecosystems & Events, Uncategorized
The Australian technology industry faces unprecedented opportunity. It can be economy driving, child inspiring, job creating, life improving and world leading, Will we come together to make it happen? Seven years ago 17 people turned up to a dinner for startups. There...
by Phil Morle | Mar 1, 2013 | Annual Reviews, Pollenizer News, Uncategorized
Today Pollenizer turns 5 and it’s been one crazy ride. We talk a lot about what we’ve done and what we’ve achieved. I got asked last night why we started Pollenizer and it’s a great question and I’d like to share some thoughts on my...
by Phil Morle | Feb 5, 2013 | Startup Science, Uncategorized
“He who feared he would not succeed sat still.” Horace Pollenizer is a firm proponent of the Lean Startup Methodology as a way to systematically de-risk startups. Recently however, Pollenizer has taken a different approach to de-risking their startups: Instill fear in...
by Phil Morle | Feb 5, 2013 | Startup Science, Uncategorized
We’ve worked with lots of suppliers over the years and here are a few thoughts; Make sure you have flexibility in case you need to ditch them. No long term contracts. Monthly fees much better than annual. Check that they have worked with your type of company...
by Phil Morle | Feb 5, 2013 | Startup Science, Uncategorized
The first question of a new company should be………. Some say start small. Others say ‘what is your purpose on earth?’ And the gap between the two is your job as an entrepreneur. More correctly, it’s not choosing a single spot between...
by Phil Morle | Feb 1, 2013 | Startup Science, Uncategorized
Robert Scoble posted a solid list of lists and I further filtered it for Startups; 6. Google+ – so you can track it by Matthew Rappaport. Great list of over 300 active Google+ members. Matthew has a cool site called “Hangout Conversations” you might find...
by Phil Morle | Jan 25, 2013 | Startup Science, Uncategorized
Startups and Rock Bands have more in common than you might think. Do you remember Linkin Park? The rock band from Washington DC? Or was it Philly? Or Jacksonville? It’s difficult to remember because there is a Lincoln Park in just about every city in America –...
by Phil Morle | Dec 17, 2012 | Annual Reviews, Pollenizer News, Uncategorized
It’s been another huge year. Pollenizer created 6 new businesses, turned 4 years old, learned, flearned, rebranded, opened an office in Southeast Asia, established a training school and published a book! Pollenizer’s 2012 Timeline – The Lean Version...
by Phil Morle | Dec 6, 2012 | Australia, Startup Ecosystems & Events, Uncategorized
Update: Apparently all the lights in WA are from a bushfire. I found this amazing image of earth by NASA from space and cropped it to show Australia. I was wondering what all those lights were in Western Australia and it made me think about all the great ways...
by Phil Morle | Jun 14, 2012 | Startup Finops
We use a template which gives you a simple way to think through the financial mechanics of your startup early. You can check it out here and down load a copy or make a copy; It’s good for; Back of the envelope understanding of capital required, break even and...
by Phil Morle | Feb 28, 2012 | Annual Reviews, Pollenizer News
Today, 29 February, 2012 – is the four year anniversary of the incorporation of Pollenizer Pty Ltd. Woohoo!!!! Yes, we were incorporated on a leap year just to be even more different. Wow, four years. Four big years. So much has happened I couldn’t...
by Phil Morle | Jan 18, 2012 | Pollenizer News
White labelling your product might sound like a great way to have a second revenue stream and make some fast cash, but it is hard, a big distraction and often just means you’re not strong enough yet. Ideas in no particular order: Focus – If you want to be...
