Startup 360
Startup 360
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Every Friday, Startup 360 hosts Simon Thomsen and Kayla Medica, dissect the news of the week in ANZ startups, before they’re joined by two guests to explore what makes them tick.
Think of it as your startup guide to staying human.
It’s all about lifting the bonnet on people to understand how they see the world and what inspires and drives them, and what they’ve learnt from both success and failure.
And don’t miss 10x, 10 rapid-fire questions that will surprise and make you laugh.
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The show focuses on themes of startup culture, personal narratives, and workplace dynamics, with episodes discussing topics like workplace relationships during Valentine's Day, insights from successful startups like Harrison.ai, and personal lessons on values and failure, exemplified through guests' stories and Kayla's career tips.
Every Friday, Startup 360 hosts Simon Thomsen and Majella Campbell, dissect the news of the week in ANZ startups, before they’re joined by two guests to explore what makes them tick.
Think of it as your startup guide to staying human.
It’s all about lifting the bonnet on people to understand how they see the world and what inspires and drives them, and what they’ve learnt from both success and failure.
And don’t miss 10x, 10 rapid-fire questions that will surprise and make you laugh.
Startup 360 takes a deep dive into leadership this week with Chris Kirk, one of the OGs with Stone and Chalk .
Chris recently announced he was stepping down as CEO after three years, and 11 with the organisation since it began in Sydney.
It’s not so much an exit interview as a rumination on what he’s learnt about what it takes to be a great founder and also leader. Chris took the top job at a time when the not-for-profit’s finances were in a perilous state, with losses in the millions, and has returned the innovation hub that’s home to more than 500 startups and scaleups in three capital cities to financial stability in an $9 million turnaround.
Simon and Majella also talk to Chris about what he learnt from his first CEO role, the support he gathered around him to succeed, and when it comes to holding yourself accountable, how the father of two also does that for family while in a high-pressure job.
Chris also talks about the role he plays as regimental sergeant major to hundreds of founders at Stone & Chalk, and knowing when to step in to help and advise someone who might be struggling with “the 57 things you’ve gotta deal with today to keep your business alive”.
Episode 47 of Startup 360 is an open and honest conversation about staying the course and knowing that leadership is a marathon and not a sprint.
Startup 360 is all about staying human and finding out what makes people tick.
This show is a SmartCo. Media production, produced and edited by Matt Jackson.
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