Skip to content
Home Founder's Journey Portfolio Events Resources Hub Nature Positive About Us
Home Founder's Journey Portfolio Events Resources Hub Nature Positive About Us

INvested Episode: James Tynan, Square Peg

 

"One of the worst things that we can all do is say, “well, I made a decision two years ago that I was going to do X and it’s killing me
but I keep on keep on doing it.” We should be constantly re-evaluating and working out, where are we getting our energy? If it’s no longer in one area of life, then maybe it needs to change."

 

Listen on Apple Podcasts | Listen on Simplecast

 

James is a Principal on the investment team at Square Peg, a Venture Capital firm empowering exceptional founders across Australia, Israel and South-East Asia. Previously, James ran Startmate, Australia’s most powerful startup network, and helped scale Khan Academy in the US.

In this episode:

  • Founder resilience and energy management
  • How to stop exploiting your energy
  • Increasing your average pace without burning out
  • Finding “neutral” to make big decisions
  • Shaping your business to be maximally fundable

Want more? Listen to more INvested episodes.

Looking to strengthen your financial operations but not sure where to start? Contact the KPMG High Growth Ventures team today to see how we can help your business.

INvested Episodes Published by KPMG High Growth Ventures
Read full post: Building a robust finance funciton
Startups

Building a robust finance funciton

The truth is, your finance function is more than just compliance – it can be a powerful strategic asset. When executed effectively, finance can become a true partner to the CEO, informing product stra...
 Read full post: Make or break: Strategies for a successful exit
Growing

Make or break: Strategies for a successful exit

There’s no one-size fits all path to engineering an exit. But knowing the right tools early can help founders exit, and exit well.
 Read full post: INvested Episode: Michelle Duval, Fingerprint 4 Success
INvested Episodes

INvested Episode: Michelle Duval, Fingerprint 4 Success

"Startups feel chaotic, but it's actually the X Factor. The X factor is that you can deal with that chaos, and you validate what works rather than sticking to a rigid plan."
 Read full post: From Pitch to Payday: Mastering Capital Raising in 2025
Startups

From Pitch to Payday: Mastering Capital Raising in 2025

Fundraising can be one of the most challenging hurdles faced by a growing startup. To help founders navigate this critical phase, we’ve put together key takeaways from our recent webinar, “Capital Rai...