Investor Focus Ep 6: Adrian Bunter of Employment Hero, Modus Partners & Sydney Angels

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🗓️ 9 April 2024

⏱️ 71 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Investor Focus, we are joined for a second time by Adrian Bunter. Adrian is a partner at Modus Partners, a leading boutique M&A advisors with a passion for technology. Adrian is on the board of various private companies including Employment Hero and VenueNow, and non-executive director of ASX listed companies Carly Holdings Limited (ASX:CL8) and Live Verdure (ASX:LV1). Adrian has been a long term member of Sydney Angels and provides significant value to the founders he works with. Part of the discussion was on AI, so we thought it fitting to have ChatGPT summarise the transcript into the key highlights. This is what Chat says about the episode: In a dynamic conversation featuring Adrian Bunter, alongside hosts Don McKenzie and Aaron Birkby, this podcast episode delves into critical aspects of startup success and the challenges of capital raising. It offers practical advice and insights valuable for both investors and founders navigating the startup ecosystem.Key Highlights:Capital Raising Journey: Tips on effective engagement with investors, valuation insights, and the significance of early investor relations.Leveraging AI: The role of AI in startups, not as a trend but as a genuine business enhancer, emphasizing technology’s potential to solve real problems.Traits of Successful Founders: Discussion on what makes founders successful, including their resilience, passion, industry knowledge, and ability to communicate their vision.Scaling Beyond Initial Success: Challenges of expanding sales and operations beyond initial networks, underscoring the need for scalable strategies.Navigating the Investment Landscape: Insights into the evolving field of angel investing and venture capital, and strategies for fruitful founder-investor relationships.Why Listen?For entrepreneurs and investors alike, this episode is a treasure trove of wisdom, offering a deep dive into the startup world's complexities. It provides listeners with a roadmap to navigate the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and investment, highlighting strategies for long-term success.Thank you ChatGPT, pretty, pretty good. [email protected]

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0:00.0	So this is a second episode with Adrian Bunter, who's on the board of employment hero,
0:14.1	and we talk a little bit about some of that, I didn't even know how to properly describe it,
0:19.3	shit fight, but that's occurred, but Adrian's also been a long-term member of Sydney Angels, and we talked about
0:25.3	some trends.
0:26.3	Yeah, trends, like in terms of valuations, but also a lot about tips for founders when
0:30.8	pitching, how to think about approaching fundraising and having awareness of the investor
0:35.9	perspective, but then also a little bit about technology
0:38.1	and some of his views on AI, for example. Adrian has come from an accounting background, so
0:42.9	looks at the detail, but then also comes from the entrepreneurial background and really seeks
0:48.2	to understand the business and the business model. He's a director of a number of ASX listed companies,
0:53.1	and I'm on the board of a company
0:54.4	called Venue Now with Adrian and regularly get to see the value he brings to the founders and
0:59.2	the company generally from his wealth of experience and perspectives. So yeah, let's get into it.
1:04.0	Let's get into it. Adrian, thanks for joining us. This is the second time we've been able to get together. Really appreciate your time.
1:18.3	Not a problem. Great to be here again. I can't believe it's been less five months since we actually spoke last time around.
1:22.9	October, late October. Far out. I almost said, I can't believe it's almost Easter.
1:29.3	No, it's past Easter. Easter's gone, don't.
1:30.3	So we've got a lot to talk about.
1:32.3	This episode, we've agreed we're going to go a little bit into some trends.
1:36.3	We're going to have a look at where we're seeing people probably succeed, where people are finding some challenges and then get into more of the capital raising process
1:44.9	because we just think that's going to be really helpful for entrepreneurs.
1:48.4	Yep.
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