{"id":47510,"date":"2023-10-20T15:53:58","date_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/startupsmart.test\/2023\/10\/20\/top-10-start-up-entrepreneurs-to-watch-page-2-of-2-startupsmart\/"},"modified":"2023-10-20T15:53:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-20T15:53:58","slug":"top-10-start-up-entrepreneurs-to-watch-page-2-of-2-startupsmart","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.startupsmart.com.au\/uncategorized\/top-10-start-up-entrepreneurs-to-watch-page-2-of-2-startupsmart\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 start-up entrepreneurs to watch – Page 2 of 2 – StartupSmart"},"content":{"rendered":"
6.<\/b> Wai Hong Fong<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n Originally from Malaysia, Wai Hong Fong arrived in Australia to study at Melbourne University. Rather than follow in the footsteps of his parents, Fong wanted to do his own thing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n With the help of his uncle, Fong started OZHut, a top destination for lifestyle brands and leisure products, predicted to record $3.1 million in sales this year.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In addition to being named Best Young Entrepreneur at the StartupSmart Awards, Fong is StartupSmart\u2019s resident SEO expert, with a never-ending supply of tips.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Last year, OZHut launched OZKitchenware, a category devoted solely to kitchen appliances and utensils.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s going really well in the sense that we\u2019ve seen a 50% increase in the business overall since its launch,\u201d Fong told StartupSmart.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 7.<\/b> Domenic Carosa<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n <\/b><\/p>\n<\/p>\n <\/p>\n It was a busy 2011 for Domenic Carosa, who heads up Future Capital Development Fund, with a portfolio of start-ups including OurWishingWell, CheapHotels, PaintMyPicture, DriveMyCarRentals and RentABin.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n FCDF invests in young, fast-growing internet, mobile and technology start-ups that have already attracted customers and generate transaction revenue.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n In July, Carosa revealed he is considering a dual listing in Australia and the United States or the United Kingdom, after raising $5 million to invest in the development of emerging companies.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Carosa says the fund is looking to list on the ASX around the middle of 2012 and will aim to raise $20-30 million. This is in addition to a possible dual listing in the US or UK.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cPart of the FC strategy is to build our visibility and relationships in international markets, and a listing can fulfill part of that strategy,\u201d Carosa told StartupSmart.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 8.<\/b> Adir Shiffman<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Adir Shiffman, who sold his venture HelpMeChoose.com.au to Mortgage Choice in 2010, recently returned to the start-up market with the launch of a new cash-back shopping portal.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Shiffman\u2019s latest venture, StartHere.com.au, has racked up some impressive numbers already, despite only officially launching in early December.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The site has 10,000 signed-up members, with $4 million sales completed already. More than 900 online stores are selling their products through the portal, including Apple, Dell and Vodafone.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cI haven\u2019t spent $1 on marketing and we\u2019ve got 10,000 subscribers. We will probably look to raise funding next year. At the moment, I have funded it myself,\u201d Shiffman told StartupSmart.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \u201cWhen I sold HelpMeChoose on a Friday, I went to the beach and relaxed on the Monday, and by Tuesday I was already over the retirement lifestyle. Entrepreneurship is in your blood.\u201d<\/p>\n <\/p>\n