Launch Event Bonus Episode
This special bonus episode was recorded live at Fishburners as part of the Spark Festival in October 2022, to celebrate the launch of The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem documentary.
Where it all started
In 'The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem' podcast, host Adam Spencer delves into the history of the Australian startup ecosystem. From the earliest tech companies to the success stories of today, this series covers it all. Each episode features interviews with industry pioneers, entrepreneurs, and experts, as well as a deep dive into the events and cultural shifts that have shaped the Australian startup scene. From the dot-com boom to the rise of fintech, this podcast looks at the past, present, and future of the Australian startup ecosystem.
Tune in to 'The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem' to learn more about the trailblazers who have paved the way for today's innovators.
Hosted by Adam Spencer
This special bonus episode was recorded live at Fishburners as part of the Spark Festival in October 2022, to celebrate the launch of The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem documentary.
7 episodes
This special bonus episode was recorded live at Fishburners as part of the Spark Festival in October 2022, to celebrate the launch of The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem documentary.
In this episode, we explore the seed phase of the Australian startup ecosystem, tracing its roots to some of the earliest catalysts to what we see today.
Episode 2 begins in the aftermath of the dot com bust. We explore the story of LookSmart through the lens of its co-founder, Evan Thornley and the tough choices he had to make.
In episode 3, we take a deep dive into the birth of the Australian startup ecosystem. Although everyone may have a different perspective on what caused this "cambrian explosion", we discuss 7 key catalysts in this…
This episode kicks off in September 2015, when Malcolm Turnbull was elected as the 29th Prime Minister of Australia.
Episode 5 begins during the onset of the Coronavirus Pandemic which disrupted every facet of life as we knew it.
What does the future hold for the Australian startup ecosystem? After five episodes focused on the past, this episode will finally be tackling that question and look towards the future.
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