Founder

2023
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Season 1 episodes (4)

1 Luke - SafetyCulture
4/7/23
An overnight success is what it might look like, but Luke Anear had 18 different jobs before starting SafetyCulture. The personal toll is heavy, and in this episode, Luke gives a raw reflection on the lonely, all-consuming journey of a tech founder - and what it means to push yourself and everyone you love to the breaking point. This is a garage to global story. From a small garage in Queensland, SafetyCulture has become the world's most-used workplace operations platform.
2 Mel - Canva
4/7/23
Melanie Perkins is one of the greatest female visionaries in the world. Together with boyfriend Cliff Obrecht, two kids from Perth took on some of the biggest companies in the world. Now with 135 million users, Canva's design platform makes graphic design accessible to everyone. But growth comes with a price tag. In this episode, Mel and her co-founders open up about the journey of being knocked back by dozens of investors, to becoming the darling of the tech world.
3 Fred - Finder
4/7/23
From tearing apart gadgets to fencing with Google, Finder co-founder Fred Schebesta is an absolute maverick. His radioactive approach to business has always danced the line between creative genius and daring recklessness. His willingness to blow things up makes him an incredible founder, but it hasn't been without consequences. In this episode, Fred opens up about the identity struggle of being a leader. Can he work out his place in the company - and the world?
4 Katherine - Brighte
4/7/23
Would you quit your job and risk your family's mortgage on gut instinct? Katherine McConnell doesn't fit the mold of the typical tech founder - but that's what makes her brilliant. When renewable energy was still a niche market, she saw an untapped opportunity. Taking on the fossil-fuel industry, Katherine's story proves it's not too late to save the planet. This episode explores how she started Brighte and her honest take on if following your gut instinct is worth the risk.

About this show

What does it take to create something from nothing? Founder profiles the entrepreneurs of Australian tech startups SafetyCulture, Canva, Finder, and Brighte as they prove that 'failure' is just another word for 'opportunity'. Take a look behind the scenes at the deep uncertainty, doubt, and struggle these founders face as they try to create something from nothing. This diverse group of entrepreneurs proves there's no one formula for success or perfect template for a founder. Founder uncovers the DNA of what it takes to turn an idea into a vision – and bring that vision to life. This docuseries explores how all four founders' unique blend of naivety, purpose, and bias towards action ultimately beat out the ever-present fear of failure. It's a snapshot into the lives of successful startup founders and their families, and the sacrifices they've made on the journey to achieving global tech success. Founder features Melanie Perkins (Canva), Katherine McConnell (Brighte), Fred Schebesta (Finder), and Luke Anear (SafetyCulture).

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