Episode Summary:
Peter Bradd was the founding director and initial CEO of Fishburners, one of Australia’s first coworking spaces which has been home to a community of startups since its founding in 2011. Peter has also served as Board Member and Chair of StartupAUS, a not for profit organisation with the mission of transforming Australia through technology entrepreneurship. In his conversation with guest host Will Tjo, Peter discusses co-founding his first company, ScribblePics, as well as the expectation-shattering progress that the Australian startup ecosystem has made in just a few short decades.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Day One Podcast
00:33 Meet Peter Bradd
00:43 Peter's Background and Early Involvement
01:35 Peter's First Business: Scribble Pics
02:35 Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur
03:21 Early Experiences with Technology
04:01 The Birth of Fishburners
05:45 Key Lessons from Running a Startup
07:56 Engaging with the Startup Ecosystem
08:48 Lack of Awareness of the Ecosystem
09:48 Impact of Visibility on Startups
12:17 Importance of Community in Entrepreneurship
15:04 Growth of the Australian Tech Startup Sector
17:41 Key Drivers of Growth in the Ecosystem
21:45 The Role of Co-Working Spaces
23:55 The Importance of Regional Ecosystems
25:22 Acknowledging Unsung Heroes in the Ecosystem
28:12 The Diversity of Perspectives
30:40 Future of Venture Building in Australia
32:10 Explanation of Venture Building
36:32 Final Advice for New Entrepreneurs
37:31 Closing Remarks
