Lighthouse Sydney<\/a>) who effortlessly builds prototypes or pilots with a view of build it and they will come – the success of Code Club now reaching over 1500 schools and receiving some government support happened because Annie proved the model, then sought support.<\/p>\nAnnie has done this a few times (muru-D, TechFugees Australia) and will continue to lead the way for a more independent and rigorous method of launching companies because she does not rely on government to get big ideas started, nor does she rely on government to sustain them – BIG TICK.<\/p>\n
Lessons for the ecosystem<\/h3>\n
The sooner we accept the way things are, the quicker we can be unencumbered by the very bureaucratic nature of government.<\/p>\n
I recognise there are some great grants around now for startups from state and federal governments but I suggest you take a leaf out of the NGOs that, after decades of relying on government support, are now faced with government paring back and the necessity to find alternative sources of funding.<\/p>\n
Chief executive of the NSW Council of Social Services, Tracy Howe is determined to reduce NCOSS\u2019s reliance on government funding and has led her organisation and its members to rethink the status quo.<\/p>\n
It is imperative people start thinking about this because the truth of the matter is you will get things done faster and without the rigid strings of government funding.<\/p>\n
The NGO sector also knows that the best time to get attention and support is around elections when any number of announceables will be considered.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t wait till the new government or minister has been sworn in, start early, work both sides of the aisle and ensure that they understand what you\u2019re trying to achieve, who it helps, what it delivers and how it helps the government.<\/p>\n
So for those on the eastern seaboard state elections in QLD and NSW approaching in the next two years, as is the federal election.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s going to be a great opportunity for those in the circle to get some traction, as long as it fits with the agendas of the day.<\/p>\n
The alternative is to join me and the band of others just getting on with it and be ready with proven models and ideas to slot in to the ever sliding and changing agendas.<\/p>\n
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