Emma Koster did something that many of us can only envy at: she delivered on a plan to achieve social purpose through bringing a technology solution to market. With the impact of COVID, many have said "for such a time as this" with her techbot solution "Hello Cass" which enables people experiencing abuse or family violence to safely reach out. Hear her story of overcoming doubt here.

We all have a cafe that's close to our hearts and at this time, we may hold them closer than in normal life. Not all cafe's are doing well and here, Founder Johathan Cosentino explores the terrible contradiction of losing money only in the hope of trying to make it up later.

George McEncroe began her career in media and comedy but has transcended into a fierce business leader, entrepreneur and mobility innovator. At a bleak time of Stage 4 COVID restrictions, reducing our lives to a 5km radius, George shares her best insights on the rollercoaster that is business and it's impact on her female ride share start-up called Shebah.

In this episode of Founders, we meet our COVID-19 success story, someone who has carefully considered how he can meet his goals during this difficult time. And, it has been customers that have helped him find his way.

We hope you enjoy this episode and the insights it brings to us all!

In this episode of Founders, learn what great timing and the added leverage co-founders can bring to the table.
Michael Fox's plant-based meat startup raised $1.5 million last December from Blackbird Ventures, Grok Ventures and food industry angel investors.

His mushroom based meat alternative landed on fine dining menus to the joy of customers and will to continue to satisfy them as Michaels’s company, Fabel is now patterning with Heston Blumenthal to launch its first product in Woolsworths this year!

In this episode we hear from fashion enthusiast and founder of Ford Millinery, Chantelle Ford.

As we are living in a global pandemic, Chantelle has recently redirected her talents towards making face masks to support Australians. Her quick thinking by producing face masks has benefited many and serves to inspire other Australian businesses to find ways to support our country and keep their business dreams alive

Everyone wants investment right?
Fresh out of running one of the most successful VC funds in the country, Jordan Green established a Melbourne icon for angel investing, and helped set a national benchmark in how these collaborative funding communities operate

For more entrepreneurial insight follow Nicholas Bolto on LinkedIn and @foundersofaus on instagram

When Michael Aronson was sitting at his South Melbourne market stall in 1973, he wondered why people bought toothpaste that had flouride in it given it was already in the water.
Almost 50 years on, Michael has created a global success from selling organic, vegan and other natural products for discerning customers
Listen to his story of perseverance and customer need in this latest episode of Founders

Just under a year ago, Colin Pudsey started a futuristic new business offering rich, immersive, virtual reality experiences for people in aged care homes. Now with COVID-19, his idea could pivot quickly to address even greater isolation issues for older people.

How's Silvr Adventures tracking? Listen to this podcast to learn more about weathering the hard knocks that come with creating an entirely new market offer. https://www.silvradventures.com.au/

When she set out with a vision to bring Australian indigenous foods to our plates, Hayley Blieden from The Australian Super Food Co didn't expect the customer demand to be so great!
In this episode, Hayley shares her story of pivoting from retail products to a supply led boom so that she could better realise her goals for the accessibility of bush foods.