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Daniel Flynn

Daniel Flynn

Co-Founder & Managing Director, Thankyou at Thankyou Group

Founder

Daniel Flynn is the Managing Director and Co-founder of Thankyou, a leading social enterprise in Australia. Since its inception in 2008, Daniel has been instrumental in transforming Thankyou from a small start-up into a major player in the social enterprise sector. Under his leadership, Thankyou's products are now stocked by major retailers across Australia, with every purchase contributing to the fight against global poverty. To date, Thankyou has raised over $17 million, impacting lives in 22 countries.In 2015, Daniel authored the best-selling book "Chapter One," which generated $1.4 million in sales in its first month through a unique 'pay-what-you-want' model. Known for his passion for disruptive marketing, Daniel has led Thankyou in executing unconventional and successful campaigns, securing product placements in some of Australia's largest retailers.Daniel is also a sought-after speaker, sharing his journey and inspiring audiences worldwide to turn their ideas into reality. His accolades include being named the Victorian Young Australian of the Year in 2014 and receiving the 2013 Youth-Led Social Enterprise of the Year award. Daniel is based in Collingwood, Victoria, Australia.

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  1. 0:29 Meet Daniel Flynn
  2. 0:45 Daniel's Journey in the Startup Community
  3. 2:02 Observations on the Ecosystem in 2011
  4. 3:05 The Social Enterprise Landscape
  5. 4:28 The Importance of Lifelong Learning
  6. 6:40 Gaps in the Business Landscape in Australia
  7. 9:18 Positive Changes in the Community
  8. 10:20 Personal Growth and Leadership Journey
  9. 14:11 The Challenge of Extreme Poverty
  10. 16:30 Unpopular Opinions on the Startup Ecosystem

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Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem · 19 December 2022 The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 5 With Mark Pesce, Steve Grace, Eloise Hall, Isobel Marshall, Darryl Lyons, Megan Sebben, Phil Ireland, Wayne Gerard, Sam Jockel, Samantha Finnegan, Arthur Sinodinos, Peter Devine, Tim Fung, Peter Tippett, Trevor Folsom, Dean McEvoy, Moira Were, Kate Jones, Mick Liubinskas, Peter Bradd, Rachael Neumann, Chad Renando, Annie Parker, Aaron Birkby, Rachel Yang, Melissa Widner, Sarah Pearson, Colin Kinner, Lauren Capelin, Bruce Tulloch, Matt Barrie, Kate Cornick, Cheryl Mack, Andrea Gardiner, Niki Scevak
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The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series · 5 April 2022 Daniel Flynn explains why leaders are learners

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