Jason Rose
Why WeWork doesn’t work — and what entrepreneurs can learn from the saga
The decision to pull WeWork's high-profile IPO has led to a massive outpouring of vitriol against the business and co-founder Adam Neumann.
Why the royal commission is good news for startups
While the royal commission has undoubtedly done some damage, I think the whole process should give entrepreneurs a tremendous confidence boost.
Seed-stage capital raising: Why you should keep the deal simple
Recently I have noticed some startups trying to reduce the perceived level of risk when raising seed-stage capital. But this approach could backfire.
Why this startup investor loves oBikes
You can barely walk five minutes in any direction in either Melbourne or Sydney nowadays without seeing a yellow oBike. They’re everywhere…
The late mail: Even posties aren’t safe from digital disruption
I recently had a great chat with a postie. He joined Australia Post immediately after finishing school and has been there ever since – …
Bodyslam: How getting soundly beaten can be a blessing in disguise
I learnt a great lesson about business and life on the weekend. The weird part was that I was upside down at the time. I was competing in…
Yin and Yang: How to find the perfect business partner
Ben and Jerry. Paul and John. Torvill and Dean. History is full of famous partnerships – unions of two individuals who achieved more to…
Business expansion: The $10 million question
I’ve had the same conversation with a number of entrepreneurs recently. In the context of a discussion about their possible funding nee…
The start of a start-up: The thrill of generating a new business idea
I recently had that burst of excitement every entrepreneur knows well. It’s that first moment when you are struck – completely out of…
Speed kills: Why you don’t need to build your start-up at a million miles an hour
I had a really interesting conversation with the founder of a software company earlier this week. (In the interests of possibly doing bus…
