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Founder

Season: 1

What does it take to create something from nothing? Founder goes behind the scenes, profiling Australian tech startup founders Melanie Perkins (Canva), Luke Anear (SafetyCulture), Katherine McConnell (Brighte), and Fred Schebesta (Finder).

Documentary

Episodes (4)
1Tue, Aug 01, 2023

Brighte

Katherine McConnell is on a mission to make the way we live more sustainable. And she is defying the odds as a middle-aged mother going head to head with the juggernaut that is the fossil fuel industry. Passed over time and again at a banking firm for promotions that went to her male colleagues, Katherine stumbled onto a renewable energy opportunity that she felt could not be ignored - even when everyone else did. She had caught a glimpse of the future - but can she will that bright future into existence?

2Tue, Aug 01, 2023

Canva

What started as a high school yearbook printing service run from the garage at Mel's family home has ended up revolutionizing and democratizing graphic design - over 100 million users and a valuation worth tens of billions can't be wrong. But what did it take for Mel and her co-founders to create Canva...and what is their next step?

3Tue, Aug 01, 2023

Finder

From playing games and tinkering with code, to building websites and fencing with Google, the eccentric co-founder of Finder has taken the idea of comparison and 'helping the world make better decisions' to global heights. But it hasn't been without its challenges, with Fred continuously touching the wires and shaking things up. Can Fred work out his place in the company - and the world?

4Tue, Aug 01, 2023

SafetyCulture

After witnessing the tragedy of workplace incidents firsthand, Luke set out to change the way the world works. From a tiny garage in Townsville, Luke and his team built the world's most-used inspection app - and ultimately a company that powers workplace operations in 85 countries. But change doesn't come easy, and along the way Luke has to grapple with his own shortcomings as a founder. Can he keep the car on the road?