Colin Kinner
Founder and CEO at Startup Onramp
Colin Kinner is a prominent figure in the startup ecosystem, known for his extensive experience in training, coaching and mentoring founders. He is the Founder and CEO of Startup Onramp, Australia’s leading provider of programs for early-stage startups, which has supported over 2,000 founders since its inception in 2017. With over two decades of experience, Colin has played a pivotal role in nurturing high-growth technology companies and is a key contributor to the Australian startup ecosystem. Based in Brisbane, Australia, Colin is highly regarded for his mentorship and strategic insights in the startup community. He is passionate about helping early-stage founders succeed by learning from the experience of others.
In their own words
From Colin Kinner discusses the key missteps first time founders often make · The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview SeriesYou can actually build really big companies really quickly, but you have to set out to build something really big.
Career
- Now Founder and CEO · Startup Onramp
- Earlier CEO · ilab Incubator
- Earlier Head of Funds Management · Imperial College London Seed Fund
- Earlier Investment Manager · CEA Startup Fund
Sources: dynamicbusiness.com
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Key moments
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- 0:29 Meet Colin Kinner
- 0:31 Overview of Startup OnRamp
- 0:57 Common Missteps Among Startup Founders
- 2:05 The Importance of Testing Assumptions
- 2:14 Founders and Non-Technical Backgrounds
- 3:17 Colin's Involvement in the Startup Ecosystem
- 4:26 Catalysts for the Australian Startup Ecosystem
- 6:20 Key Actions from the StartupOz Crossroads Report
- 7:42 Investment in Startup Ecosystems
- 8:17 Building a Technology-Driven Economy
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