How kids become entrepreneurs
Last week I had the privilege to mentor at Club Kidpreneur – a program teaching 8 – 12 year olds to start businesses. It was inspiring to see the enthusiasm for creating something from nothing, to be a part of guiding…
The end of stress
Now, in the New Year, I can admit it: 2013 sucked and I’m glad it’s over. For the first eight months, I ran around the US trying to launch a startup on no budget, build a product, raise capital,…
How being a female tech founder is different
Just over three years ago I started a company called Posse, a business idea that required technology. I never thought I was doing anything extraordinary, and was shocked to learn that only 3% of Australians who launch technology companies are…
One of the worst things you can do in business and in life, and we all do it all the time.
I caught up with one of our investors in Auckland a few weeks ago – Peter, a wise chap who’s had a lot of success. Our conversation drifted from a company update to general advice and on to a deep…
On jealousy
It was my birthday last week, and at this time of year, I always reflect on where I’ve reached in life in comparison with where I think I should be. I’m ambitious, and like most ambitions people I’m competitive. By…
How to network as an introvert
‘It’s who you know, not what you know’. People I trust drilled this truth into me, along with an injunction to extend my network. So I go to meet ups, conferences, dinners and other events to meet people who might…
For the family, friends & supporters
Every so often, an aspiring entrepreneur reaches out to ask for advice. Last week I met with a young man called Mark who contacted me on LinkedIn. He was passing through New York and heard I was here. Mark had…
Look out for Angels
I recently joined the board of a Bondi charity that runs the local homeless shelter and women’s refuge. They’ve faced a few challenges recently. A bunch of people left, some troublemakers tried to hijack the organisation, money vanished, and it…
The power of a new year’s resolution
I remember being on a summer holiday at age nine just after Christmas, and hearing adults talk about their new year’s resolutions. I liked the idea that you could set a challenge for yourself for a whole year. You couldn’t…
