SaaS STEM in NSW Experiences with setting up a Sydney office in 2016/2017.

Visual marketing software for automating customer journeys

2,500+ customers

500+ integrations45 autopilot-ers

3 locations

30M capital raised

This is AutopilotIt’s simple, visual and focused. You can do remarkable things with it.

What is Autopilot?

Visual marketing software, for automating customer journeys.

We help customers acquire new leads, nurture existing leads & grow existing customers into repeat buyers.

* Broke school computers.

* Made awful software.

* Became convinced I could learn what I needed to learn to make computers do what I wanted.

* Intensive learning through experience (Stayz)

How I got into STEM

Everyone I know tells the same story

* A dedication to ongoing self education.

* Deep interest in technology outside of work.

* A desire to hold themselves to the highest standards.

* An ability to talk about past experiences and/or goals.

What I see in good software engineers

* They have a great attitude and approach to work.

* All of my best ideas come from them.

* They share our vision.

* I can’t believe how lucky we are to have someone so dedicated to their work.

What I say about good software engineers

* Very little experience.

* Attitude to learning, ability to be mentored and a desire to work like the best are the biggest factors towards success.

* They will earn a lot of money.

Junior software engineers

* Large amount of venture capital available.

* Government support, community enthusiasm.

* Sophisticated customers and corporate overlords who want to help.

* The leverage that modern web technology gives you.

Why I’m excited about tech in NSW

* Develop their ability to learn how to learn.

* Help them find a balance between asking for help and figuring stuff out for themselves.

* Don’t worry if you don’t know the tech side, find something they are passionate about and they’ll figure out the details.

What I would do to help STEM students

Questions and answers