{"id":45041,"date":"2023-10-20T15:40:38","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:40:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/startupsmart.test\/2023\/10\/20\/crowdsourcing-startup-bugwolf-to-hunt-down-buggy-software-for-australia-post-startupsmart\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T15:40:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:40:38","slug":"crowdsourcing-startup-bugwolf-to-hunt-down-buggy-software-for-australia-post-startupsmart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/uncategorized\/crowdsourcing-startup-bugwolf-to-hunt-down-buggy-software-for-australia-post-startupsmart\/","title":{"rendered":"Crowdsourcing startup Bugwolf to hunt down buggy software for Australia Post – StartupSmart"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Crowdsourced testing startup Bugwolf has snapped up a partnership with Australia Post in a bid to help the struggling mail service iron out potential customer issues before they arise.<\/p>\n

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The deal will see Bugwolf users scour Australia Post\u2019s new product releases in order to reduce the likelihood of bad customer experiences when a new product goes to market.<\/p>\n

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Testers from around the world will compete with each other in order to complete particular tasks as though they are customers.<\/p>\n

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At the same time, users will have the opportunity to earn some extra cash on the side.<\/p>\n

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Bugwolf founder Ash Conway told StartupSmart<\/i> he was excited to have his platform\u2019s testers start working with Australia Post.<\/p>\n

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READ MORE:<\/i> Wolfing down bugs for fun and profit<\/i><\/a> <\/i><\/p>\n

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\u201cAt any stage of the startup lifecycle, picking up an account such as Australia Post is a big deal,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s very rare to have the opportunity to work with such a large company and I think it\u2019s a great signal that what we\u2019ve built over the last year or two is of really big value not only to small and medium sized businesses but also large enterprises.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Conway says when it comes to snapping up a partnership with a large company, it is important for founders to find a business that has a similar vision to their own.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI think it\u2019s really important to remain focused in terms of who you\u2019re going out to speak to in terms of your target audience,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n

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\u201cPatience is also really important. Find the right person inside an organisation that is passionate about the values you bring. That\u2019s absolutely paramount.\u201d<\/p>\n

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As for what the future holds for Bugwolf, Conway says the startup will focus on rolling out new products and have its eyes set on launching internationally in the long-term.<\/p>\n

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