Author Archives: Orren Prunckun
8 Ways To Get The Most Out Of Startup Weekend
At 2.03 AM on Monday August 1, 2011, on a train somewhere between Redfern and Kings Cross Station in Sydney, Australia, I was exhausted and delirious. I was on the way to my hotel after the Sunday night celebrations. I was caught by the Startup Weekendmovement; hook, line and sinker. Since that weekend I have been involved in eight Startup Weekends on three continents and four cities ranging from organizing, facilitating, mentoring, observing, and participating.
5 Common Mistakes Recent Grads Make When Looking For Work
We all make mistakes; it’s human. Through trial and error, we learn what to do and what not to do. In some cases, this slow method is okay, but when it comes to searching for work, the mistakes we make prove very painful.
The Virtuous Circle of Startup Weekend
It’s common for Startup Weekend participants to have insightful experiences, both personally and professionally during the event. For many however, the journey ends on Sunday night, but it does not have to. By reading two participants’ stories, I hope to inspire you to contribute to the virtuous circle which Startup Weekend enables and reap the subtle yet important rewards it offers.
Startup Adelaide: A Story Of Me, Us and You
How To Startup In Adelaide And End Up In Silicon Valley
Jindou Lee is the co-founder of Happy Inspector, a tech startup developing iPad apps for property managers. They take traditional pen and paper inspections and make them digital on tablet devices. He’s also the previous co-founder of mobile app development outfit Mighty Kingdom.
How To Be A Successful Entrepreneur In Adelaide: An Interview With Stuart Snyder
Stuart Snyder was a co-founder, director, and CFO of YourAmigo, the South Australian exporter of the year in 2008. YourAmigo was incorporated in 1999 and successfully commercialised novel search technology acquired from Flinders University.