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How to take your startup global on a shoestring budget
If you run a startup or online business (or have an idea for one), there’s a good chance the opportunity for your venture is a global one. However, conventional startup wisdom seems to be: start local, then go global. Focus on one market – probably your domestic market – first, get traction and think global later. Read more
Humans In Tech: Alec Lynch
Over the last two years, Alec Lynch, along with his co-founder at DesignCrowd Adam Abolino, have launched their company into new markets (including Asia) raised capital, acquired Worth1000 and recently announced that they hit $20 million in payments being paid out to designers using the platform. That is twice the amount the company paid out for the same period last year. Read more
Six years to $10m, one year to $20m: DesignCrowd co-founder Alec Lynch share his tips for growth
It took DesignCrowd six years to get to $10 million in payments to designers, then one year to double it to $20 million. Read more
Aussie Crowdsourcing Marketplace DesignCrowd Hits $20M In Designer Payments And Establishes A Team In San Francisco
DesignCrowd, a global crowdsourcing marketplace today has announced it has hit $20 million worth of payments to its designers. To bolster its growth in the U.S. it is also hiring a team TISI +0.00% in San Francisco. Read more
DesignCrowd's Alec Lynch Is The 2014 Emerging Entrepreneur Of The Year In The Eastern Region
Alec Lynch, the founder and CEO of DesignCrowd, was recently named Emerging Entrepreneur of the Year in the Eastern Region by Ernst & Young. Read more
These People Are In The Running To Be Australia's Next Entrepreneur Of The Year
Australians who’ve found unique ways to crowdsource designers from round the world, build world-classing recording tools, improve sports performance and constructing data centres are in the running to be Australia’s Entrepreneur of the Year. Read more
Meet the Boss - Alec Lynch, of DesignCrowd
As someone who’s been building websites since he was a teenager, it’s not surprising Alec Lynch has ended up working in the online world. But as the 30-year-old boss of DesignCrowd knows, the startup world isn’t always easy to crack. Read more
DesignCrowd reckons deal worth wait
Aussie start-up DesignCrowd has snapped up US design contest site Worth1000 to bolster its roster of designers and further a push into offshore markets, especially the US. Read more
DesignCrowd mulls moving headquarters to US
Graphic design outsourcing website DesignCrowd is considering a long-term plan to shift its headquarters overseas to the United States after the company more than doubled the number of users it has through an acquisition. Read more
DesignCrowd snaps up US design contest site Worth1000
Local crowdsourcing outfit DesignCrowd has acquired US design contest site Worth1000 as part of its global expansion drive. Read more
Call to fix local funding or risk start-up losses
Australian tech start-ups need a deeper and wider capital pool or we run the risk of losing intellectual property and jobs to offshore markets. Read more
Why co-founders are the secret to start-up success: DesignCrowd founder Alec Lynch
In many cases, bringing on a co-founder (or co-founders) will be a conscious decision. In this article, I will look at six questions that will help you determine if getting a co-founder is right for you and, if so, what to look for in a co-founder. Read more
DesignCrowd opens first overseas office in Manila, with San Francisco to follow
Sydney-based graphic design crowdsourcing platform, DesignCrowd, has opened its first overseas office in Manila, with San Francisco to follow next month as the Starfish Ventures-backed firm increases localised support to grow its base of 170,000 registered designers. Read more
Here Are 11 Australian Start-Ups That Had A Cracking 2013
Last year saw some great local startups thrive in Australian marketplace, with many entrepreneurs reaping the rewards of developing a successful business. Here are some of the flourishing startups that Business Insider has been in contact with and what they achieved in 2013. Read more