by Phil Morle | Jan 25, 2012 | Pollenizer News
When we started Pollenizer in 2008, we also started an Indian business to provide the software engineering services we needed to economically and rapidly launch our web businesses. Over the next three years we visited India every couple of months and grew a team...
by Phil Morle | Jan 25, 2012 | Pollenizer News
Are you watching China? There are some super interesting trends happening and we have become fascinated in its progress now we are spending time in the country. We’ll talk more about this in the coming year, but for now, we just want to get a couple of blogs...
by Phil Morle | Jan 25, 2012 | Pollenizer News
I am taking part (judge and panelist) in the first ever DEMO Asia this February and there are no Australians on the agenda 🙁 We have asked around our network and there are people travelling from far and wide to attend. It may be a great opportunity for you to get the...
by Phil Morle | Jan 19, 2012 | Pollenizer News
A friendly reminder that applications to the Pollenizer Autumn Semester close January 25th 2012 at 5pm. To apply to Pollenizer’s Autumn Semester, click here. Dates to note: 25th January 2012 – Applications Close 1st February – Shortlist will be notified...
by Phil Morle | Jan 18, 2012 | Pollenizer News
Last week, 6 weeks after starting work, Pollenizer and co-founder Luke Grana launched a new MVP – Coachy (www.coachy.com). What is Coachy? Coachy is a new marketplace where coaches are matched up with people who want to learn new skills with 1-on-1 live video...
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...
by Phil Morle | Jan 16, 2012 | Code
There is quite a lot to learn from spammers when it comes to landing pages. Check this one out: http://paleorecipebook.com/ The structure goes as follows: #1 Hook #2 Value (bullet points) #3 More value (details) #4 WOW! BONUS! #5 OMG! More bonuses. #6 Did I mention...
by Phil Morle | Jan 10, 2012 | Startup Science
One thing I find useful when picking a new business name is to use it in sentences that you expect and would like to hear it used. If a name doesn’t work doing that, then you should find something else. You should think about what applies to your business, but...
by Phil Morle | Dec 21, 2011 | Idea
We are continually trying to learn which ideas Pollenizer can add the most value to. Over the past four years we have worked on many different businesses and have come to understand which opportunities we can have a huge impact on. We have a set trimester system,...
by Phil Morle | Dec 21, 2011 | Pollenizer News
We are proud to announce the official opening of our Autumn Semester. Apply Here Important dates: 19th December 2011 – Applications for Autumn Semester officially open 25th January 2012 – Applications close 23rd – 25th January 2012 – Shortlist...
by Phil Morle | Dec 18, 2011 | Startup Science
Great presso (again) from Dave McClure from 500 Startups. I’m flat out finishing off the end of this year with a bang, so here is some brief thoughts; Absolutely! Take risks – you have no brand. The big guys can’t take small risks, so to beat them...
by Phil Morle | Dec 8, 2011 | Pollenizer News
2011 has been a massive year for Pollenizer. This year we: Had media coverage to 1m+ people. Talks to over 5,000 people. Received and screened over 300 applications and ideas. Tested 16 ideas. Started 8 businesses. Raised $7m for portfolio companies. Raises $1.1m for...
