Thomas Derricott

Thomas Derricott and Wenee Yap, co-authors of "Riding the Unicorn," share their journey through the startup world. They define what makes a unicorn and explore why Australia excels in this space compared to Silicon Valley. The duo introduces a six-stage founder framework to guide aspiring entrepreneurs. They discuss the nuances between startups, small businesses, and side hustles, and Wenee recounts the lessons learned from launching a cat café. Additionally, they highlight the significance of storytelling and learning from failures in building successful ventures.