Founder Films

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 str...

An overnight success is what these companies look like from the outside, but Luke Anear had 18 different jobs or businesses before he started SafetyCulture. The family sacrifices and personal toll are heavy. In this episode, Luke gives a raw reflection on the lonely, all-consuming journey of a te...

Melanie Perkins is one of the greatest female visionaries in the world. Together with her boyfriend Cliff Obrecht, two kids from Perth tried to take on some of the biggest companies in the world. This episode shows the unlikely pairing of a perfectionist in Melanie and the boy-next-door style of ...

From tearing apart gadgets as a child to building websites and 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 hi...

Would you quit your corporate job with a young family and risk your mortgage on a gut instinct? Katherine McConnell doesn’t fit the mold of your typical tech founder - but that’s exactly what makes her brilliant. At a time when renewable energy was still a niche market, she saw an untapped opport...