In this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast, Owen Rask sits down with Wenee Yap and Thomas Derricott, co-authors of the new book “Riding the Unicorn: The Startup Guide You'll Want to Read” In a deeply insightful and inspiring conversation, they explore:
– What makes a company a “unicorn”
– Why Australia punches above its weight in the global startup scene
– The biggest myths about startups and side hustles
– The six-stage founder framework
– What startup success (and failure) really looks like
Whether you dream of launching a business, joining the startup ecosystem, or backing the next Aussie success story, this conversation is a must-listen.
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Topics Covered
– What is a Unicorn Startup?
– Why Australia is one of the most capital-efficient ecosystems
– How Australia compares to Silicon Valley
– The six-stage startup founder framework
– The differences between a startup, small business, and side hustle
– Lessons from launching a cat café (yes, really)
– The “Sulopolis Score” and problem-solving in startups
– Why storytelling matters for business growth
– Mistakes to avoid from failed startups (MilkRun, etc.)
– How successful founders think differently the second time around
– Common traits of Australia’s top founders
– The truth about market research and pivots
– How to get started in the startup ecosystem—without quitting your job
Resources for this episode
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