Founder & Tech Startup Specialist / Startup Success & Community Manager @ Stone & Chalk 🚀

Are you in the early stages of creating an innovative new mobile app, web app, SaaS platform, or any other tech product?

I HELP FOUNDERS LIKE YOU, ACCELERATE THE JOURNEY FROM IDEA TO SUCCESSFUL RELEASE AND BEYOND. 

So, why would you seek help?

When you’re creating a tech product startup, there are many unique challenges that can derail the whole venture, even before it gets off the ground.

The fact is… 91% of all first-time tech founders fail.

Here's the good news… These mistakes are easily avoided and you can 10X your chance of success if you have a proven ‘roadmap’ to guide you.

My goal is to help you defy the odds and become one of the star founders who turn their startup dream into reality.


Let me share a little of my experience.

Over the past four decades, I've been in business. From working in the family company to founding or co-founding over 8 successful startups… Conventional and tech based.

In 2012, I co-founded Buzinga Apps, a small app development company based in Melbourne.

We grew Buzinga to one of the fastest-growing development agencies in Australia, until late 2017 when we sold.

During this period, sadly I witnessed numerous clients fail to achieve commercial success… Many, for reasons I thought were totally avoidable (in retrospect).

This sparked my obsession with success systems for tech startups.

I delved deep into design thinking, lean methodology, lean startup, and exponential growth strategy, among others. And had the opportunity to hang out with a bunch of successful founders, gaining their insights about what it takes.

There are several fundamental steps at each stage of tech business growth that must be completed to have any chance at commercial success.

In the past five years I have coached five tech startups to successful outcomes and impacted more than 120 with advice, guides and training.

If you're a first-time tech founder and could use some help... simply follow me here on LinkedIn.

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Head to my website for more information and resources:  kuboom.com.au

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In 2024, I’ve taken on a new challenge. I’ve joined the passionate team at Stone and Chalk’s Melbourne Hub as ‘Startup Success and Community Manager’.

Stone and Chalk are the largest innovation community in Australia.

If you're the founder of an Emerging Tech Startup and are experiencing some initial traction, be sure to reach out to me…

Let’s explore how we can help you accelerate success and connect you with mentors, customers, investors and other founders in our community.

Graham McCorkill

STARTMATE ARE IN THE HOUSE!
Energy is super high this week at Stone & Chalk here in Melbourne with Startmate's Summer '26 Accelerator program kicking off this week. And, it's their largest cohort ever!

Huge congrats to Emma Grife, Ben Simai, Louisa Lin, Sam Monkhouse and Bell Allen for such a well organised in-person start to their national accelerator... We love having you in the hub!

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Tech Startup Specialist / Head of Ecosystem @ Stone & Chalk Melbourne 🚀

thebrandwick

Founder and CTO

Acxyn

As a versatile Fullstack Developer, I bring a strong foundation in React.js and Node.js, coupled with a passion for product development and architectural design. Here's a comprehensive overview of my role and achievements:

✅ Product Development Excellence: Spearheaded the end-to-end product development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment, for a range of projects. Translated business requirements into robust web applications, ensuring alignment with user needs and market trends.

✅ Architectural Design: Played a central role in architectural design decisions, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to define scalable and maintainable software architectures. Ensured that our solutions adhered to best practices, security standards, and industry trends.

✅ React.js Proficiency: Leveraged React.js to build dynamic, feature-rich user interfaces that captivate users and provide seamless interactions. Maintained a strong commitment to code quality, scalability, and accessibility.

✅ Node.js Backend: Designed and implemented secure and efficient server-side applications using Node.js, incorporating RESTful APIs, authentication systems, and data management solutions. Ensured optimal performance and reliability.

✅ Database Expertise: Managed and optimized databases, including MongoDB, to ensure data integrity, scalability, and efficient data retrieval. Utilized advanced querying and indexing techniques for performance optimization.

✅ State Management: Employed state management solutions like Redux to maintain a single source of truth, enabling smooth synchronization of data across components and enhancing application responsiveness.

✅ Agile Collaboration: Actively participated in Agile development methodologies, contributing to sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to foster a collaborative and efficient development environment.

Full-stack Developer (React js,Nodejs)

QuantumRhino

As a dedicated Frontend Engineer with a strong focus on React.js and Next.js, I have had the privilege of contributing to the development of cutting-edge web applications. Here are some key highlights of my role and accomplishments:

✅ Enterprise-Level Expertise: Worked on developing two Enterprise Level Software solutions using Next.js and React.js technology, employing Redux for state management. These solutions showcased robustness, scalability, and maintainability to meet the demands of large-scale applications.

✅ Architectural Contributions: Played a pivotal role in the team by actively participating in architectural discussions and decisions. Collaborated closely with cross-functional teams to shape the architecture of our applications, ensuring they aligned with best practices and industry standards.

✅ React.js Mastery: Leveraged the power of React.js to create dynamic and highly interactive user interfaces, delivering top-notch user experiences that exceeded expectations.

✅ Next.js Efficiency: Utilized Next.js to build performant, server-rendered web applications, optimizing page load times and SEO, resulting in improved user engagement and search engine visibility.

✅ Redux State Management: Implemented Redux for state management, ensuring a single source of truth for complex data handling and seamless synchronization between components.

✅ Component Reusability: Championed component-based development, fostering reusability and maintainability across projects, and establishing design patterns that streamlined development.

✅ Agile Collaboration: Thrived in Agile development environments, actively participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure seamless collaboration and on-time project delivery.

✅ Continuous Learning: Committed to staying updated with the latest trends and advancements in React.js, Next.js, and web development, continuously enhancing my skills to bring innovative solutions to the team.

Frontend Engineer React js (On Contract)

Atlantis Educational Services, Inc.

As a results-driven Fullstack Developer with a specialization in the MERN stack (MongoDB, Express.js, React.js, Node.js), I have had the privilege of contributing to the development of robust and scalable web applications. Here are some highlights of my role and achievements:

✅ Fullstack Proficiency: Proficiently designed and implemented end-to-end solutions using the MERN stack, delivering feature-rich web applications with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and user experience.

✅ React.js Expertise: Leveraged the power of React.js to build dynamic, interactive, and responsive front-end interfaces that engage users and deliver exceptional user experiences.

✅ Node.js Backend: Developed efficient and secure server-side applications using Node.js, implementing RESTful APIs, authentication systems, and data management solutions to support the front-end functionalities.

✅ Database Mastery: Designed and maintained MongoDB databases, ensuring data integrity, scalability, and efficient querying. Utilized Mongoose for seamless integration with Node.js.

✅ RESTful API Development: Created RESTful APIs using Express.js to enable smooth communication between the front-end and back-end, allowing for data retrieval and manipulation.

✅ UI/UX Collaboration: Collaborated closely with designers and front-end developers to transform wireframes and design concepts into polished user interfaces, maintaining a consistent and visually appealing look and feel.

✅ Version Control: Managed codebase efficiently using Git and GitHub, ensuring smooth collaboration with team members and maintaining a clean and organized code repository.

✅ Agile Methodology: Worked in Agile development environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to foster teamwork and deliver features on time.

Full-stack Developer (React js, Node js, Dev-ops)

CloudKitch Private Limited

React Native Developer

Mehr Global Consultancy Pvt. Ltd

Correctlens

React Developer

SmallPaw

As a dedicated React Native Developer at SmallPaw, I have played a pivotal role in delivering high-quality mobile applications that provide seamless user experiences. Here are some key accomplishments and responsibilities during my tenure:

✅ Cross-Platform Expertise: Leveraged React Native to build cross-platform mobile applications, ensuring a consistent user experience across iOS and Android devices while optimizing development time and resources.

✅ UI/UX Excellence: Collaborated closely with designers and product managers to transform wireframes and design concepts into pixel-perfect, user-friendly interfaces. Maintained UI/UX consistency throughout the development process.

✅ Performance Optimization: Implemented performance optimizations to enhance app speed and responsiveness, resulting in improved user engagement and lower bounce rates.

✅ Third-Party Integrations: Successfully integrated various third-party libraries and APIs, enhancing app functionality and expanding its capabilities.

✅ Code Quality: Maintained clean, well-documented code to facilitate team collaboration and future scalability. Followed best practices to ensure code stability, readability, and maintainability.

✅ Bug Fixing and Troubleshooting: Proactively identified and resolved issues, ensuring a smooth user experience. Conducted thorough testing and debugging to maintain application stability.

✅ Agile Development: Worked in an Agile environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to foster a collaborative and efficient development process.

✅ Continuous Learning: Stayed updated with the latest trends and advancements in mobile development, regularly attending workshops and conferences to bring innovative solutions to the team.

Fullstack Website & Mobile App developer | ReactJS | React Native | Node JS | Next JS | Worked on 60+ Web-apps & 10+ Mobile apps | Building SAAS Products & MVP for Startups

My journey through the tech landscape has been marked by a relentless pursuit of innovation and product development excellence. As the Founder and CTO of thebrandwick, my focus is on translating complex business requirements into scalable web applications that resonate with users and stay ahead of market trends. Equipped with a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from IPS Academy, I understand the intricate balance between technical prowess and practical application.

With competencies in full-stack development, including React.js and Node.js, I have played a pivotal role in shaping architectural design and product strategies. My collaborative efforts have been instrumental in thebrandwick's capability to deliver robust solutions, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to quality and a passion for pushing the boundaries of what technology can achieve in the realm of web and application development.

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