Adelaide start-up scene is set to take off!
Announcement posted by Majoran Distillery Limited 16 Sep 2012
Majoran Distillery seeks investment to expand the co-working space to meet demand
Over a hundred local entrepreneurs and software developers attended the launch of the Majoran Distillery, Adelaide’s tech co-working space, last Friday evening. Special guests included Alan Jones, of Sydney’s The New Agency, and Adelaide’s own startup poster boy, Jindou Lee, of Happy Inspector fresh from his latest stint in Silicon Valley.
“Adelaide start-ups have been desperate for a co-working space like the Majoran Distillery. The concept is extremely popular interstate and overseas, but there’s nothing like this in Adelaide” said Chhai Thach, who co-founded the space along with Michael Reid and William Chau. “There’s been so much talk lately around town about co-working spaces, so it’s great to launch the place and watch it become a reality.”
“We’re now open Adelaide, come and get onboard,” Thach said.
The guests were treated to an insightful and inspiring presentation by Alan Jones on his entrepreneurial journey. He described his early days at Microsoft and efforts to bring Yahoo to Australia and his recent work with Sydney based startup ScriptRock, who Jones invested in alongside Peter Thiel (co-founder of Pay-Pal). Jones also challenged the audience to consider the strategic advantages of working outside Silicon Valley and he also disputed the myth of the ‘brain drain’ to the US.
Encouraging words also from Jindou Lee who described the challenges and opportunities for startups in Adelaide and told of the time he pitched his app to Dave McClure, of Silicon Valley incubator 500 Startups, and received immediate commitment.
All the speakers express the importance of spaces such as the Majoran Distillery for startups. “When I heard the Majoran Distillery open, I thought wow this is such a great thing” said Lee “to have a place a to call home and to have a community of people who’s doing the same thing, helping each other, I think it’s really important for Adelaide”
The Majoran Distillery, located at level 2, 186 Pulteney Street, Adelaide has already attracted high-calibre members in residence including App Majik, the second start-up for local Peter O’Neill, and Acumen Ventures, the venture capital fund being established by Shane Cheek, a former Playford Capital investment manager.
Thach and his co-founders already have their sights set on a bigger space to meet the demand for desks and are keen for investment and sponsorship to take the space to the next level. “We truly believe Adelaide has the potential to be Australia's hub for innovation” said Thach.
About The Majoran Distillery
Established in July 2012 as a not-for-profit entity as a co-working space for technology startups. Members pay from $200 to $300/month for a desk and the usage of other facilities. It has received advice and non-financial support from Enterprise Adelaide and Adelaide City Council.
“Adelaide start-ups have been desperate for a co-working space like the Majoran Distillery. The concept is extremely popular interstate and overseas, but there’s nothing like this in Adelaide” said Chhai Thach, who co-founded the space along with Michael Reid and William Chau. “There’s been so much talk lately around town about co-working spaces, so it’s great to launch the place and watch it become a reality.”
“We’re now open Adelaide, come and get onboard,” Thach said.
The guests were treated to an insightful and inspiring presentation by Alan Jones on his entrepreneurial journey. He described his early days at Microsoft and efforts to bring Yahoo to Australia and his recent work with Sydney based startup ScriptRock, who Jones invested in alongside Peter Thiel (co-founder of Pay-Pal). Jones also challenged the audience to consider the strategic advantages of working outside Silicon Valley and he also disputed the myth of the ‘brain drain’ to the US.
Encouraging words also from Jindou Lee who described the challenges and opportunities for startups in Adelaide and told of the time he pitched his app to Dave McClure, of Silicon Valley incubator 500 Startups, and received immediate commitment.
All the speakers express the importance of spaces such as the Majoran Distillery for startups. “When I heard the Majoran Distillery open, I thought wow this is such a great thing” said Lee “to have a place a to call home and to have a community of people who’s doing the same thing, helping each other, I think it’s really important for Adelaide”
The Majoran Distillery, located at level 2, 186 Pulteney Street, Adelaide has already attracted high-calibre members in residence including App Majik, the second start-up for local Peter O’Neill, and Acumen Ventures, the venture capital fund being established by Shane Cheek, a former Playford Capital investment manager.
Thach and his co-founders already have their sights set on a bigger space to meet the demand for desks and are keen for investment and sponsorship to take the space to the next level. “We truly believe Adelaide has the potential to be Australia's hub for innovation” said Thach.
About The Majoran Distillery
Established in July 2012 as a not-for-profit entity as a co-working space for technology startups. Members pay from $200 to $300/month for a desk and the usage of other facilities. It has received advice and non-financial support from Enterprise Adelaide and Adelaide City Council.