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The Growth Cartel Ep.2: Rhys, Brandon and Vadim Petrichenko


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In this episode, Rhys, Brandon, and Vadim Petrichenko from Blossom Capital Partners explore proposed changes to sophisticated investor regulations. They discuss the potential effects on the startup ecosystem, including early-stage funding and innovation challenges. Vadim shares concerns about losing valuable knowledge networks and the impact on diversity and inclusion. The conversation also covers the importance of engaging with industry bodies to influence government decisions and a lighter note on the Super Bowl and its halftime entertainment.

Explore the conversations around:

  • The proposed changes to sophisticated investor regulations could have significant unintended consequences on the startup ecosystem.
  • These changes risk impeding access to essential early-stage capital, experience, and networks provided by angel investors.
  • There's concern about the potential negative impact on gender diversity and inclusion.
  • The broader risk of excluding seasoned angel investors could result in a talent and innovation void within the Australian startup landscape. Limiting capital access will lead to a talent and entrepreneurship drain in Australia.
  • Angel investors are pivotal for early-stage startups, offering capital, expertise, and networks.
  • Educating industry bodies and governments in influencing decisions on the startup ecosystem and early-stage investing is essential.

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Patona:⁠https://www.patona.com.au/⁠

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Follow Brandon on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonjkburns/⁠

4Phase Consulting

We are a team of experienced professionals who work at the intersection of strategy design and execution. We guide businesses through every step of their growth journey, from startup and scale-up to growth and turnaround. We do not just advise; we are actively helping you realise your ambitions.

Follow Rhys on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhyshenderson/⁠

Blossom Capital Partners: ⁠https://app.aussieangels.com/syndicate/blossom-capital-partners⁠

Blossom Capital Partners is an investment syndicate on the Aussie Angels platform that provides early access to innovative early-stage startups and talented founders who are solving real problems. We back and mentor talented Australian tech founders and want to share this wide range of opportunities with more investors through this syndicate.

Follow Vadim on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/vadimpetrichenko/⁠

PETITION: Urge the Australian Government to reconsider the Sophisticated Investor Test: ⁠https://www.change.org/p/urge-the-australian-government-to-reconsider-sophisticated-investor-test⁠

Startup Daily: Angel Killers⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/posts/startup-daily_startups-startupaus-investing-activity-715362635310215

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