From pioneering one of the world’s first crowdfunding platforms to supporting the next wave of Aussie startups, Alan Crabbe has always had one foot in community and the other in innovation.

In this episode, we explore Alan’s journey – from building Pozible and Birchal into household names in the startup scene, to his latest venture, Frontcover, which aims to redefine how we support early-stage founders.

We chat through:

Why Australia’s startup ecosystem needs more community, not less.
What types of AI startups are actually getting traction (and funding).
Why in-person events are more vital than ever in a post-pandemic world.
What it really takes to build (and maintain) a thriving founder community.

Alan brings a calm, considered perspective on what’s working, what’s broken, and what we can all do better to support the innovation economy.

If you're a founder, investor, community builder, or just startup-curious - this one's for you.

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