Sydney’s CBD is set to host a new start-up precinct, designed to strengthen ties in the entrepreneurial community while providing a central hub for innovation. Announced at the official launch of StartupAUS’ third annual Crossroads report in Barangaroo, yesterday, Lighthouse will be led by CEO Annie Parker, who is the director of Code Club Australia, the […]
Two in five SME owners either operate multiple businesses or plan to, according to new research from MYOB with Tim Reed, the cloud accounting provider’s CEO, declaring “the great Australian entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well.” Findings from MYOB’s latest SME Snapshot – a survey of 589 business owners – indicate that a quarter of […]
Beginning life as a small hawker-style eatery in Melbourne’s CBD, Rolld has rapidly evolved over the course of four and half years into a booming national franchise. While it’s growth rate (2122% since launch) may seem remarkable for what was initially a self-funded start-up, co-founder and CEO Bao Hoang isn’t surprised by Rolld’s success. He told […]
With a portfolio worth $50 million, property developer Johnson Tran is the textbook definition of success… but the 29-year-old Melburnian’s tale is anything but ordinary. Unlike many of his peers, Tran didn’t benefit from an affluent upbringing; rather, he is the son of immigrants who fled communist Vietnam on a boat and arrived in Australia […]
You’ve heard the saying: “you don’t know what you don’t know.” Most people are happy to accept that proposition because whilst ignorance isn’t always bliss, people tend to avoid risk and thus the danger won’t be immediate. Launching a start-up means rushing into the high-end of the risk zone where even minor trip-ups can have a significant impact on your potential […]
Co-working spaces combine the start-up experience with the perks of larger companies to help growing businesses engage talent – and they’re increasingly self-sufficient ecosystems that thrive on B2B trade. So says Brad Krauskopf, founder and CEO of Hub Australia. Launched in 2011, the company expanded its network of co-working spaces, last month, when it opened Victoria’s largest co-working space, […]
Five years ago, Zeryab Cheema launched Taxi 24/7. The iPhone app, which has been embraced by the London Black Cab network, thrust Cheema into the media spotlight, with appearances on 7News, Today Show, ABC 7:30. On Wednesday (30 Nov), the Sydney entrepreneur launches his second venture, Über challenger HOP. It’s a bold move that’s especially impressive […]
Businesses are keenly aware that innovation is increasingly necessary for survival, let alone success, but many still struggle with the notion that innovation is not without risk of failure. There is a prevailing belief that failure is a weakness, and this works through all layers of the business: from the board through to management, to […]
Since making the tough call to completely rebrand and rebuild their social travel app, last year, Ryan Hanly and Mark Cantoni have enjoyed global success. Now used in over 180 countries, Travello (previously known as Outbound) increased its valuation to $4m in August off the back of their second funding round. Hanly, the company’s co-founder and CEO, also […]
If he wasn’t already busy enough heading up three manufacturing start-ups, Queensland’s Dave Biggars has set his sights on leading the $19 billion-dollar caravan industry out of the bygone era of timber into the era of smart design. Last year, the 32-year-old entrepreneur founded Zone RV, a manufacturer of built-to-order off-road and luxury touring caravans. […]
