cofounder Archives

Back-office automation startup Collabra.ai nabs former Finder boss Chris Ellis as its CEO

Simon Thomsen - September 4, 2025 < 1 MIN READ

Former Finder boss Chris Ellis has a new startup to lead as CEO of back-office automation engine Collabra.ai. Ellis is also cofounder of the Sydney-based enterprise artificial intelligence startup, which is now moving into full commercialisation following two years of product build. Collabra has developed AI agents for mid-market enterprises combine the reliability of robotic process… Read more »

Advice

If you’re a non-technical founder hiring your first – and maybe only – dev, here are 12 traits to look for

T Guthrie - July 17, 2025 8 MIN READ

It’s been a few months now since WhyHive wrapped up. And I was talking to lead engineer, Simon Grant, recently about what his next mission might be. This got me reflecting on a core question I often got asked by other founders – what do you look for in your first dev hire? Whyhive may not… Read more »

Business strategy

Cash or equity: what to offer a potential cofounder

Alan Jones - October 1, 2024 3 MIN READ

One of the first big questions that many startup founders face is deciding what to offer a potential cofounder as compensation — cash, equity, or some mixture of both. This decision sets the tone for the entire relationship and can have long-lasting impacts on the success of your startup. While this might seem like a… Read more »

People

A VC explains the best ways to chose a great cofounder for your startup

Benjamin Chong - August 4, 2023 2 MIN READ

Entrepreneurship is a thrilling and challenging journey. At its core lies the profound decision of selecting a co-founder, a choice that shapes the very destiny of a startup. The landscape of this relationship encompasses more than skills and expertise; it’s a delicate balance of shared values, mutual trust and a harmonious blend of commercial and… Read more »

Advice

Snooper app gives users cash for completing brand-focused “missions” in their everyday routine

James Ward - July 21, 2017 4 MIN READ

Sydney startup Snooper has developed an app allowing anyone to earn cash while they are shopping, filling up petrol, or having a drink at a bar.

Topic

Tyro cofounder Andrew Rothwell departs to join Data Republic as Chief Operating Officer

Gina Baldassarre - April 28, 2017 2 MIN READ

Andrew Rothwell, cofounder of Tyro Payments as he gears up to join Data Republic at its Chief Operating Officer in late May.

Topic

Online lending platform Prospa raises $25 million round led by Airtree Ventures

James Ward - February 22, 2017 2 MIN READ

Prospa has announced the closing of $25 million in funding led by AirTree Ventures, which will be used to help the business grow its technology and team.

Advice

Glamazon connects consumers to beauty services on-demand

James Ward - January 27, 2017 4 MIN READ

Startup Glamazon is allowing its users to connect with on-demand beauty services and salons through a mobile app similar to Uber.

Advice

Western Australian startup Loyalty App wants to open up loyalty programs to new sectors

James Ward - December 19, 2016 4 MIN READ

Looking to solve provide users a chance to collect and spend loyalty points across a broad spectrum of merchants and sectors is startup Loyalty App.

Advice

Melbourne FitTech startup BodyWise face challenges after losing tech co-founder

Mat Beeche - August 25, 2014 3 MIN READ

Last night, co-founder of BodyWise Mike Halligan penned a personal blog post on the latest developments around his fitness app.