Desmond John

We simplify fundraising so that forward-thinking businesses can build communities of engaged supporters and get back to shaping the future we all want to see. Birchal is the market leader of crowd-sourced funding (CSF) in Australia, providing regulated offers of security. With 75% market share, and as one of the first licensed CSF platforms in Australia, Birchal provides an essential capital source for startups, scaleups, and small businesses. Since we started in 2018 were proud to have raised $199m, for over 250 campaigns from over 115,000 investments! We make it easier for founders to engage with new stakeholders and build a passionate community of investors. And we change the way investors find and invest in the brands and businesses they love.

ZILIO allows online shoppers to visually see how a garment they wish to purchase will fit on their physical bodies by combining the technology of Augmented Reality and the everyday smartphone. By eliminating the issue of sizing in online shopping, customers can finally shop with full confidence, allowing clothing companies to increase their online sales along with reducing their number of returns.

Supporting individuals to become the legendary founders of tomorrow. We believe that creating a successful startup takes more than one person’s idea, it takes a community of generous minds. The Startup Network is Australia’s largest startup community, with over 70,000 people. From first-time founders to high-performing pros, we’re proud to serve startups around Australia by providing world-class founder support services. As a member-driven organisation, we serve four main groups; future founders, founders, scaleup founders and the community (investors, accelerators, startup professional service providers, government policy writers, etc.). We create opportunities for people to grow personally and professionally through regular startup events and content. The Startup Network is a non-Government, not-for-profit entity. We are funded by our members to remain independent & founder focussed.

We love walking tours. We especially love Melbourne walking tours. But a long itinerary of history, culture and monuments with no break can take its toll. Plus, some walking tours can get a little dry. If you catch our drift. That’s why we created a walking tour that includes a few cheeky aperitifs along the way; just enough to ensure everyone has a great time, but not so much we don’t remember who founded Melbourne. Drinking History Tours is a fun, unique and social way for Melbournians, new Melbournians, travellers and groups alike to undercover the secrets behind this magnificent city. We combine the best of both worlds; the history, culture and insight of a walking tour, with the fun and socialisation – sans the hangover – of a bar tour.

We simplify fundraising so that forward-thinking businesses can build communities of engaged supporters and get back to shaping the future we all want to see. Birchal is the market leader of crowd-sourced funding (CSF) in Australia, providing regulated offers of security. With 75% market share, and as one of the first licensed CSF platforms in Australia, Birchal provides an essential capital source for startups, scaleups, and small businesses. Since we started in 2018 were proud to have raised $199m, for over 250 campaigns from over 115,000 investments! We make it easier for founders to engage with new stakeholders and build a passionate community of investors. And we change the way investors find and invest in the brands and businesses they love.

ZILIO allows online shoppers to visually see how a garment they wish to purchase will fit on their physical bodies by combining the technology of Augmented Reality and the everyday smartphone. By eliminating the issue of sizing in online shopping, customers can finally shop with full confidence, allowing clothing companies to increase their online sales along with reducing their number of returns.