Episode Summary:
Colin Kinner is founder and CEO of Startup Onramp, a training and mentoring program for first time startup founders. With a long history of entrepreneurship, Colin has supported countless startups in a variety of roles, including as Entrepeneur-In-Residence at both Slingshot and The Studio Au, and as an Advisory Board Member at Surepact, Hoops CRM and Explorate. In his conversation with Adam, Colin discusses some of the key missteps that first time founders often make, and the advice he would give to someone considering embarking on a startup.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Day One Podcast
00:29 Meet Colin Kinner
00:31 Overview of Startup OnRamp
00:57 Common Missteps Among Startup Founders
02:05 The Importance of Testing Assumptions
02:14 Founders and Non-Technical Backgrounds
03:17 Colin's Involvement in the Startup Ecosystem
04:26 Catalysts for the Australian Startup Ecosystem
06:20 Key Actions from the StartupOz Crossroads Report
07:42 Investment in Startup Ecosystems
08:17 Building a Technology-Driven Economy
08:25 Colin's Career During the Startup Boom
09:11 Challenges of Deep Tech Startups
10:16 Unique Aspects of the Australian Ecosystem
11:05 Economic Laziness in Australia
12:31 The Need for Founders to Have Skills
13:24 Key Reports by Colin Kinner
14:58 Recommendations for Universities
15:40 The Chief Scientist's Perspective
16:23 Advice for New Entrepreneurs
17:07 The Generosity of Founders
18:22 Defining a Strong Startup Ecosystem
19:22 Addressing Friction Points in the Ecosystem
20:06 The Role of International Best Practices
20:23 Importance of Regional Startup Ecosystems
21:45 Passion for Helping Founders Think Bigger
23:06 Regional Ecosystems in Queensland
24:37 Conclusion and Future Interviews
