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 8, 2013 | Startup Profiles, Uncategorized
From Little Things caught up with oDesk CEO Gary Swart while he was in Sydney this week, to talk about the company’s plans for the Australian market, the future of work, and some of the lessons he’s learnt building the world’s largest online...
by Phil Morle | Feb 7, 2013 | Startup Science, Uncategorized
At Google Sudo event last night we had a solid panel with Niki Scevak from Startmate, Kim Heras from Pushstart and nicely moderated by Alan Noble. Key messages, though none of these should be a surprise to you all; People – the idea, business and everything will...
by Phil Morle | Feb 6, 2013 | Australia, Startmate 2013, Uncategorized
Did you apply for Startmate and miss out? Perhaps you want to give a startup a go but are not quite sure how to make the move. Australian startup accelerator Startmate is calling for applications from developers and designers to take part in its Trump Cards program....
by Phil Morle | Feb 6, 2013 | Pollenizer News, Uncategorized
This summer, something very interesting has been developing quietly in the Manning building of the University of Sydney. When exams finished at the end of November 2012, the campus fell silent and the usual hordes of students parading down the main boulevard, Eastern...
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 | Oct 3, 2012 | Pollenizer News, Uncategorized
I’m running a panel at the TiE Conference Sydney on October 10th. There is a solid group on the panel with me and I’d like to make sure it’s useful. What areas should we cover? What are the biggest challenges? What are the hardest things to do? Add...
by Phil Morle | Jul 3, 2012 | Startup Science
During my 11 years working in the Mobile industry (1993-2004), I was amazed at the rapid speed in which mobile handset technology evolved. I fondly recall the first time my boss at Optus gave me my first mobile. It was an Ericsson GH197, a big old thing with an aerial...
by Phil Morle | Oct 16, 2011 | Pollenizer News
Pollenizer is seeking someone to lead, drive and grow our great team of startup marketing, customer development and customer acquisition peeps. What the role is; Leading a team of 4 customer development/marketing people as they work their butts off to start new web...
by Phil Morle | Oct 4, 2011 | Pollenizer News
Pollenizer is Australia’s leading start-up creation company. In three years, Pollenizer has made 25 investments, had a ~$40m exit and helped raise $10m+ in investment. Unlike other seed accelerators around the world, Pollenizer is a co-founder and hands on teammate in...
by Phil Morle | Sep 30, 2011 | Startup Science
I got a plug in a magazine this morning amongst some big names. It’s a great little supporting statement for Pollenizer but I need to give it some context. Firstly, startups are hard work. New, risky, vague, emotional, financial, complex and constantly changing....
by Phil Morle | Sep 26, 2011 | Pollenizer News
Pollenizer has raised $500,000 for a seed fund it will use to invest in early stage Australian start-ups. Pollenizer co-founder Mick Liubinskas said he hoped to have invested all the money by June next year, with investments between $10,000 and $100,000. A key...
