We continue our experienced Founder series with Dan Jovevski, Co-Founder of We Money!

WeMoney is a financial wellness app which is backed by Perth billionaire Laurence Escalante, has hit profitability just 2½ years after being launched, thanks to a boom in users following rising cost of living pressures last year.

The business launched in October 2020 and is designed to help young people make better financial decisions and pay off their debts faster by giving them an insight into their spending, allowing them to compare and apply for creditcards, and helping them identify where they can save money by switching providers for a range of services.

What a great chat with Dan recently who said the app hadbeen downloaded more than 500,000 times and most of these had been converted to active users.

I’ve known Dan for years and is one of the nicest guys inour start up ecosystem. A genuine guy who is always willing to support and help our next generation of young entrepreneurs! Take a listen this afternoon and you will see why.

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Andy Lamb is a seasoned lean startup practitioner, entrepreneur, speaker and facilitator. A thought leader in the application startup thinking, innovation and disruption by doing. Andy carries a broad range of experience in different industries and businesses of all sizes.

He specialises in educating, training and supporting business owners and their teams to challenge the norm and inject a new approach to overcome their innovation challenges.

Driven by a passion for wanting to do something different for a better outcome, Andy presents keynotes and workshops for businesses and events in various cities throughout Australia.

Take a listen to young entrepreneur James Audcent who after finding himself increasingly involved in WA’s not-for-profit and innovation sectors, James is driven by a burning desire to build commercial resilience in our local organisations. By building mature digital cultures, he helps these NFPs do more good, with less.

Cara Fugill has extensive experience in leadership roles in various educational settings, including her previous position as Director of Teaching and Learning Pre K–12 at Scotch College, Cara brings a wealth of experience to the table.

As the Head of Scotch Global, Cara's focus is on modernising education for the 21st century. She places emphasis on creating innovative curricula, integrating technology effectively, and fostering collaboration among students and educators. Cara's commitment to excellence is evident in her efforts to prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world. In addition to her leadership at Scotch Global, Cara is also the founder of ATAR Predictor, a model designed to enhance data analysis in senior secondary education. Her dedication to improving educational data quality underscores her mission to benefit schools and students alike.

Meena is the recipient of the YES Showcase prize and the visionary behind Mini Steps, a project aimed at inspiring people to take "mini steps" toward a better world.

Founded by two high school students, Mini Steps began as a market stall offering honey, curry paste, jams, and chutneys, all while promoting sustainable living and local sourcing. Their mission is to encourage everyone to consider the origins of their products, support local businesses, and embrace the principles of reducing, reusing, and recycling. You may also remember Meena as last year's WA Young Entrepreneur of the Year from the BOP Awards.

Meet Seara Mao, founder of Press on Nails

She is the founded 3D Press On Nails. All press on features top grade Korean gel for a picture perfect finish manicure, enjoy up to 3 weeks of flawless long lasting wear every set is uniquely crafted! No two sets are the same. All handmade with love and joy.

Listen to this live interview with JC and Emma Rubin as she share as a high school student what it takes to build a business as a student.

Meet Riley Hurst the winner of the Student Edge Young Entrepreneurs Showcase 2024. He is the Founder of Inprint3D Collection: 3D printed fidget toys and goods, innovative solutions for neuro-diverse kids designed by young minds.

Katelyn Doran is a 17 year old from Perth Western Australia and has only just graduated from school. She has been running a beauty and cosmetic business for a couple of years making thousands of dollars while being a student.

Take a listen at the wisdom and advice she shares on her journey of building a business as a young person.

Take a listen to experienced entrepreneur Shell Marie share her story and how to manage your health and wellbeing as a Founder.

With 14 years of wellness expertise, Shell Marie’s journey began with a surprising connection to yoga and grew into 8 years of mastering kinesiology. She helps people heal deep-rooted struggles, unlocking the inspiration they need to confidently create a life on their terms—making it an authentic journey all the way.

Shell has worked with CEOs, designers, stay-at-home parents, and corporate executives and everyone in between across seven countries. Her experience has shown her that no one, no matter their role, should suffer in silence with self-doubt, anxiety or inner turmoil. These struggles often lead to emotional ups and downs, hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, and poor sleep, affecting every part of life.

Her mission is to help clients reconnect with themselves, creating a safe space within both their body and psyche. With her support, they break free from self-sabotage, tap into the power of their beautiful subconscious and gain the clarity to know what they truly want. This transformation gives them the unwavering self-belief and trust to make it happen, empowering them to live a limitless life that reflects who they really are.

Sean and Sam are Co-Founders of Ai Advancements a start up in Perth Western Australia that is making waves!

The also created Edison Collab to help streamline the report generation process for facilitators and workshop coordinators.

Listen to their story as Curtin Uni graduates to start up.