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Hey, I'm Alan. I'm an experienced operator and ex-founder who's spent his career building products people love.

I led revenue strategy at Chipper Cash, ran a corporate accelerator for Australia’s largest insurer, and was the founding GM of Stone & Chalk Melbourne. I also co-founded an education startup, was chairman of Fintech Australia, and sat on the Federal Government’s Fintech Advisory Group and ASIC’s Digital Finance Advisory Committee.

On nights and weekends, I invest in early-stage fintech startups and pen a newsletter called Fintech Radar.

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Startups
It's About Timing And Taste
Startups

It's About Timing And Taste →

Founders love playbooks. We want to believe success can be industrialised: build this feature, hire these roles, follow these steps
Writing
Compasses vs Maps: Why Banks Struggle with Innovation
Writing

Compasses vs Maps: Why Banks Struggle with Innovation →

When it comes to innovation, banks crave certainty. The language of boardrooms and executive suites is awash with talk of
Writing
Writing Plainly
Writing

Writing Plainly →

As you write more, there's a subtle trap waiting to ensnare you: the allure of complexity. You might
Writing
Disposable Apps: Digital Toothpicks for Every Task
Writing

Disposable Apps: Digital Toothpicks for Every Task →

AI is flipping the script on how we create and use software. Forget app stores and coding boot camps. Now,
Thinking
Writing as a Tool for Clarity and Connection
Thinking

Writing as a Tool for Clarity and Connection →

One of the most underrated habits for founders and creators is consistent writing. Many make the mistake of thinking that
Thinking
Generational Companies Don't Take TAM; They Create It
Thinking

Generational Companies Don't Take TAM; They Create It →

Generational companies don't just capture existing markets; they create new ones. Stripe is a perfect example. When Patrick
Product
Platforms, Interoperability And Standardisation
Product

Platforms, Interoperability And Standardisation →

Every tech company dreams of building a platform—a central hub where all transactions happen and a wide array of
Product
The Power of Momentum
Product

The Power of Momentum →

Regardless of what you're building, the power of continuous forward motion becomes evident quickly. It sometimes feels counterintuitive,
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Dec
02

The Year That Was in Australian Venture Capital

Hear from emerging voices in VCs: fund managers with unique investment theses and views on where the next unicorn start-up will emerge from.

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After completing WSET 2 almost two years ago (how time flies). I've finally got around to taking the next step in my wine journey. Fingers crossed, I make it through 🤞