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Thomas Derricott
Co-author of Riding the Unicorn and former startup early employee and founder, sharing insights on startup growth, pivots and founder experiences.
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Nov 23, 2025
• 44min
Australian unicorns: $1 billion startups you've never heard of
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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.
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