Founders Giving Back

A directory of startup founders offering open office hours for other founders. This is a shitty MVP so go easy. Some links may break.

Book a one on one with someone who has been there before.

Why this exists

Building a startup is hard. These founders have volunteered their time to help others who are in the thick of it. Book a 30-minute session to get advice, ask questions or just talk it out. Most founders have opened up 1 or 2 slots per fortnight, so please be respectful of their time.

Who is this for?

Aspirational founders or founders already building, who would like some free, no-strings-attached advice from experienced operators.

Open Office Hours for Australian Founders

  • Scott Handsaker


    Expertise: B2B SaaS, Cybersecurity, Fundraising, GTM, Hiring, Early stage, Coaching, Accelerators

    Current company: Murmar

    Online profile: LinkedIn

    Book Open Office Hours

  • Vaughan Shanks


    Expertise: B2B SaaS, Cybersecurity, Three letter acronyms,

    Current company: Cydarm

    Online profile: LinkedIn

    Book Open Office Hours

  • Paul McCarty


    Expertise: B2B SaaS, Cybersecurity, Shanking cunts.

    Current company: Safety

    Online profile: LinkedIn

    Book Open Office Hours

  • Kirstin McIntosh


    Expertise: B2B SaaS, Cybersecurity, Partnerships, Filling empty calendars.

    Current company:Traild

    Online profile: LinkedIn

    Book Open Office Hours

  • Adam Selwood

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  • Tracie Thompson

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  • Ben Waters

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  • Simon Russell

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  • Matt Doughty

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  • Frank Canas

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  • Adam Laitt

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  • Susie Jones

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