In this episode, we spoke with Jack Clayfield, founder of GraduateHero, to discuss some of the industry trends and insights that we see for regional startup founders. Jack Clayfield has spent the last 12 years supporting small business owners with B2b customer acquisition and university graduates starting their career through professional internships. Drawing upon his own successes and failures as a job seeker and entrepreneur, Jack is passionate about ongoing personal development and working with individuals who are ready to make and implement change in their careers, lives and businesses. J ..read more

In this episode, we spoke with Kerryn Vaughan, founder of Girls With Hammers, to discuss overcoming failure and finding courage as an entrepreneur.  Kerryn is an international speaker and author, facilitator, and podcast host. Kerryn has presented keynotes and workshops at numerous events and conferences both in Australia and internationally, to help people kick start their ideas and discover what lies on the other side of possibility. In 2018, she launched Girls With Hammers, which hosts conferences and workshops aimed at empowering and connecting women, and in 2019, released her book G ..read more

In this episode, we spoke with Hayley Scott, founder of Dear Blackbird Boutique, The Marigold Merchant, and Amante Bridal, to discuss her journey from entrepreneur to business coach. A self-confessed serial entrepreneur, Hayley is a business development coach committed to driving change and helping others. She has dedicated the last nine years to building successful businesses, developing her team, and investing in her business education. Determined to make an impact, Hayley has spent the past two years mentoring small businesses Australia wide, which led to her discovering her passion for he ..read more

In this episode, we spoke with Glenn Dawson, founder of The Only Straw, about his journey from the beaches of Indonesia to a Gippsland startup, and how he's using his product to impact our marine life and environment for the better.  Glenn’s search for a quality alternative to plastic straws began many years ago when he owned and operated small beachfront hotels and restaurants in Lombok, Indonesia, where he witnessed the devastating volume of single-use plastics that would wash up on the beaches daily. After Australia’s state governments finally began discussions about banning single-u ..read more

In this episode, we spoke with Brodie Pyle, founder of Gippsland Promotions, to discuss the learnings gained from launching a business during a pandemic with his equally fabulous and funny alter ego, Miss Barbara Billions.  Brodie is a 14 year old Gippsland comedian, who is passionate about Gippsland and the community around him. He developed the concept for Gippsland Promotions during the Covid-19 pandemic, to create a positive impact on the people he knows, and the many people he doesn’t yet know.  If you’d like to learn more about Brodie, you can follow him here:  Facebook ..read more

In this episode, we spoke with Brandon Burns, cofounder of TorchT productions, to discuss how his experience in the entertainment industry influenced his pursuits as an entrepreneur, business owner and startup investor.  Brandon is a seasoned professional actor, performer, TV host and startup investor. Brandon is a passionate advocate for having an entertain-first mindset, helping challenger brands and startups differentiate with amazing content and virality. He has worked extensively in sales, marketing, and digital technology.  If you’d like to learn more about Brandon, you can fol ..read more

In this episode, we spoke with Colin Kinner and Elena Kelareva about the startup landscape in Australia, how it’s changed over the past few years and the emerging trends for the startup culture.  Colin Kinner is the founder and CEO of Startup Onramp. Colin is one of Australia’s leading experts in startup methodology. He has been deeply involved in the national startup ecosystem for twenty years – including as Program Director for the Horizons Accelerator, Investment Manager for the CEA Startup Fund, mentor at River City Labs, CEO of ilab Incubator and Mission Lead for the Startup Catalyst ..read more

In this episode, we spoke with Rebecca Little, founder of Little Miss Period, to discuss how she created a successful business that educates and inspires awareness about the importance of continuing care from the time young women experience their first period and throughout their womanhood. Rebecca is a Gippsland-based blogger, influencer, wife and mum, and founder of Little Miss Period. She grew up in Altona, and spent VCE floating between Melbourne and Gippsland Lakes, before completing a Bachelor of Commerce at Monash University.   Bec loves Instagram for its ability to connect he ..read more

Entrepreneurship is incredibly rewarding, but it can feel challenging and isolating, particularly if you live in a regional area. Join Startup Gippsland Live, your new home to hear the lived experiences of local startup founders and leading experts.  If you’re looking for support, wisdom, a like-minded community, and of course, advice to help you launch, scale, and grow your business, then you’ve come to the right place.  For more relevant resources and startup information, be sure to check out Startup Gippsland’s website here: https://startupgippsland.com.au/  If you want to s ..read more