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Linktree and Square launch $321,000 Passion Fund to help entrepreneurs and activists supercharge their side hustles
Linktree co-founder anc chief executive officer Alex Zaccaria.
Aussie social media startup success story Linktree is setting out to back more up-and-coming entrepreneurs, artists and activists with a US$250,000 ($321,000) Passion Fund, designed to help people turn big dreams into a full-time reality.
The fund launched today in partnership with payments platform Square and coincides with the launch of Linktree’s Commerce Links capability, also powered by the fintech giant.
Commerce Links allows Linktree users to monetise their online presence through direct transactions and faster paths to purchase.
Sixteen Aussie entrepreneurs reveal their top focus for 2021
SalesTribe founder and chief executive officer Graham Hawkins.
It goes without saying that 2020 was one of the most disruptive, eventful, innovative and surprising years the business and startup community has ever experienced.
And while I think I speak for many when I say ‘good riddance 2020, hello 2021’, it would be a waste to head into the new year without hard lessons learnt and a plan in place.
So, in the spirit of learning from mistakes, taking risks and moving forward, we asked 16 entrepreneurs what their biggest focus is for 2021.
Here’s what they had to say.
Creating a culture of open communication is pivotal to cultivating a successful business, and 2020 has truly brought this learning to the forefront.
During the pandemic, our user base grew from 4 million to over 9 million, and scaling our team through this growth has been a unique challenge.
Moving from 12 employees pre-COVID-19, to 50 during two lockdowns, required the adoption of new tools and completely new ways of working. From creating rituals around sharing daily goals and activities through Zoom and Slack, to making sure staff had the appropriate digital tools and support they need to stay connected and motivated, our goal has been to enable transparency, community and openness within our teams.