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How to Get Investment Ready: Bootstrapping vs Funding with David Blanch and Audun Fiskerud

Join us on The Business Game Podcast with hosts Jazmyn and Dan as we dive into Queensland’s startup scene alongside David from Bitpool and Audun from EnergyLab. Learn how talent, capital and support infrastructure come together, why accelerator programs like EnergyLab matter, and how QIC’s $130 million VCDF commitment is fueling real connections between founders and investors.

In this episode you’ll discover:

-What makes a healthy ecosystem and how Bitpool tapped into Queensland’s network

-Why EnergyLab’s 12-week, founder-focused cohort delivers community, accountability and mindset shifts beyond the curriculum

-The trade-offs between fundraising and bootstrapping, with candid lessons from Bitpool’s own journey

-What “investment ready” really means in a pitch deck and data room, and how to spot common gaps

-Practical tips for engaging accelerators, government bodies (Advance Queensland, Ignite+), corporates (Deloitte) and investors (QIC, angels, early-stage VCs)

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Connect with EnergyLab
Website: https://energylab.org.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/energylab-au

Connect with QIC
Website: https://www.qic.com.au
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/qic

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