Shared Learnings
How to Win A Startup Weekend
I recently had the privilege of judging at Startup Weekend Manila. The experience got me thinking about what makes a great Startup Weekend pitch. Those thoughts turned in to a blog post, which was published on thebobbery, a tech blog and website focused on the...
read moreTech 23 2012 | Celebrating Innovation
Join Pollenizer at Tech23 2012! Tech23 2012 is an exciting one-day event in which innovative new business founders showcase their technologies for FIVE minutes each, before a panel of Industry Leaders then offer their expert opinions and the advice to the 23 company...
read moreHypotheses, Success Metrics, User Stories and Acceptance Criteria
I recently attended a Pollenizer Academy course - The "Lean Product Manager" by Pollenizer's very own Michael Dijkstra. One of the most useful sessions for me was "The MVP", where Michael showed the class how to write effective Hypotheses, Success Metrics, User...
read moreTo Note, or not to Note, that is the question…
What have I learnt? Recently I've been spending most of my time making follow-on investments and helping businesses raise capital. This can be an exhaustive and very time consuming process for founders, and also particularly stressful when your business is running low...
read moreWhat’s wrong with tech startup news?
There was a time when it was impossible to get mainstream media coverage for Aussie tech startups, but that’s changed. Now it sometimes seems like there’s a new Aussie startup paper millionaire on the cover of our business magazines every issue. The millionaire...
read moreCustomer service tips from smash repair startup
In an industry where some people still prefer fax over email, Jason Allan, co-founder at Smash Repair Bid; a website which allows you to get multiple quotes for smash repairs; says hitting the phones and being persistent has paid off. The Smash Repair Bid website...
read moreGoCatch founder on managing the media, taking on investors
Co-founder and CEO Andrew Campbell says the backlash received after launching of GoCatch proves upsetting the establishment is not always a bad thing. GoCatch connects taxi drivers and those looking for a lift, allowing customers to see taxi locations on a live...
read moreWhat investors want from a founder
Recruiting investors is challenging for any startup founder, not just because of what's physically required; the hours of pitching, networking, and meetings; but also because of the emotions that come with handing over a stake in your business. Mathias Kopp,...
read moreGetListed ex-CEO: how to recruit for a startup and the incubator experience
As CEO and co-founder of GetListed, a social recruitment website that works on personal recommendations, Bosco Tan found himself in the interesting position of running a startup that wasn’t his. Tan says the lessons learnt while at the helm of GetListed, a joint...
read moreUnconventional marketing helps get word out for Tonight
A hand-drawn poster and tight marketing budget helped the team behind Tonight, an iPhone-only social network for sharing evening plans, pull together a stellar cast to produce their promo video; they managed to get Graham Shearer, a photographer who has taken cover...
read moreFocus On A Niche The Width of Your Nose
Guest post from Wayne Butcher. Stuey! I ride with a bloke called Stuey. He’s a good bloke. The other day Stuey invited me around to his place for beers. He’s just renovated a lovely place in Bondi. Anyway, Stuey recently received my email about books and business and...
read moreQuestions for TiE Con Sydney – concept to company
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 your questions as...
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