by Nicola Farrell | Jan 24, 2017 | For Corporates, For Entrepreneurs, Insights
The only way to win is to learn faster than anyone else – Eric Ries As we embark on a new year, new goals are set. Startups are retrieving focus from the year passed and gaining momentum for big ambitions in 2017. The emphasis is on optimization, performance...
by Nicola Farrell | Dec 6, 2016 | For Entrepreneurs, Insights
One of the first things I learned working at Pollenizer was to ‘sell before you build’. Years on, old habits die hard. The process of inventing while selling, is nothing short of an art. Being resourceful, while demonstrating value you are yet to create. It’s...
by Nicola Farrell | Sep 27, 2016 | Insights
What I learned working with research scientists at a startup bootcamp. At Pollenizer, we believe that everyone has the potential to transform ideas into world changing businesses. Before anything becomes a business, there are moments of discovery that inspire you to...
by Nicola Farrell | Aug 9, 2016 | For Entrepreneurs
Looking for money is always hard. Here is a list of the options we know of in Australia. ACCELERATORS Startmate Startmate is a group of startup executives offering mentorship and seed financing to founders of Internet and software businesses based in Australia. The...
by Nicola Farrell | Jun 21, 2016 | Ecosystems
If you’re thinking about moving to Tasmania, or stopping down south for a working holiday, then this guide should give you a great head start on figuring out who’s who in the community and where the local focal points of startup activity are. The startup ecosystem in...
by Nicola Farrell | Apr 4, 2014 | Ecosystems
A couple of years ago you could have been forgiven for asking “What startup scene in Brisbane?” – but today the river city is at an inflection point, and the startup ecosystem is really beginning to buzz. What’s driving this growth? A couple of things. Firstly,...
by Nicola Farrell | Mar 13, 2014 | Ecosystems
Getting started Familiarising yourself with where the action is, will be your first step into the startup scene in Adelaide. Co-working spaces are a bit of a new thing to Adelaide. To their credit, those in operation are making noise and adding substance to this...
by Nicola Farrell | Feb 11, 2014 | Ecosystems
It is an order of magnitude smaller than Sydney and Melbourne, but the Perth startup scene has been bubbling away over the past year or two, and is in the early stages of its busiest month ever. With a suite of national and international investors descending for the...
by Nicola Farrell | Feb 10, 2014 | Ecosystems
The Melbourne startup ecosystem is smaller than Sydney, but I’d be willing to put money on the fact that it’s home to some of the biggest and most vibrant startup gatherings. Every month a group of over 400 enthusiasts (with an inevitable waiting list) cram into...
by Nicola Farrell | Oct 23, 2013 | Ecosystems
So my placement at Pollenizer is nearing an end, but I’d like to think that between now and 10 weeks ago, I know A LOT more about startups and how they are taking to world by storm. Anyway, after reading Isaac’s Singapore Startup FAQ – I thought I’d...
by Nicola Farrell | May 16, 2013 | Ecosystems
ORIENTATION Q: How can I learn more about the scene from the internet? A: Here are the main blogs that cover the Singapore scene: e27 – Strong coverage across SEA plus tidbits from across Asia Pac. Highest volume of articles. Tech In Asia – Broad Asian...
