As part of the SPARK Festival of innovation, Disruptors Co is launching the Don’t Blink Now podcast. To celebrate, we are hosting a panel discussion on Australia’s Biggest Challenges and How to Tackle Them and we are joined by an illustrious panel of provocateurs and innovators.

It is a great pleasure to be welcoming to our panel, David Kenney, founder of StartGrowth. David is passionate about guiding the nation’s top entrepreneurs and CEOs through the challenges of growth, strategy, and innovation.

StartGrowth is a business advisory firm dedicated to helping startups and scale-ups achieve their full potential. David’s hands-on approach and deep understanding of business dynamics have made him an essential mentor to countless founders, investors, and leaders. Since its inception, StartGrowth has been committed to building companies that reach significant financial milestones while leaving a lasting impact on their industries. David’s philosophy centres on the belief that entrepreneurship should be accessible to everyone, not just those traditionally seen as ‘business people.’

Before launching StartGrowth, David honed his craft at Hall Chadwick, a leading Sydney-based advisory firm. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in securing over $1 billion in funding for various ventures, earning a reputation as a strategic powerhouse in business sales, acquisitions, and market navigation.

Beyond StartGrowth, David is deeply involved in the startup ecosystem. He contributes his expertise to incubators like Startmate, UNSW10X, Incubate, Tech Ready Women, and The Founder Institute, helping to nurture the next generation of entrepreneurs. He also co-hosts YouTube shows like Insane Growth and Peak Mastermind with Mitch Harper, providing invaluable insights to aspiring business leaders.

David’s journey from a young boy in Sydney, overcoming financial hardships, to a leading figure in the business community shows his resilience, determination, and commitment to helping others succeed. His personal story informs his approach to mentoring, where he emphasises understanding business, risk, and people through the lens of accounting.

You can learn more about David Kenney and StartGrowth here.