The Rise of the Fintech Phenomenon
In the bustling heart of Sydney’s Central Business District (CBD), a financial revolution is taking place, one that even your grandma would be excited about (if she knew what Bitcoin was). Enter the Tyro Fintech Hub, which opened its doors back in February 2015 with the mission to foster startups that aim to disrupt, innovate, and maybe even revolutionize the dense world of banking and finance.
What’s Cooking at the Hub?
The Tyro Fintech Hub occupies the entire third floor of an art deco building at 155 Clarence Street. A perfect blend of style and startup spirit, it boasts a team of innovators eager to take conventional finance head-on. And there’s Andrew Corbett-Jones, the mastermind behind this initiative, who’s been riding the startup wave for over a decade.
Startups: You’re in Good Company!
Got an idea that involves cryptography or some fancy new market model? At the Tyro Fintech Hub, not only do you get a place to work, but you might also rub shoulders with fellow fintech pioneers. Just remember to keep your best ideas to yourself until you’re ready to unleash them!
Affordable Workspace and Flexible Options
Unlike that overpriced coffee you just bought, you won’t break the bank on rent here. Full-time access is just AUD 625 per month, and if you’re more of a part-timer, you can choose the AUD 420 for 10 days or AUD 250 for 5 days plans. And no locks! We’re not talking cars; it’s all month-to-month commitments here.
Collaboration Over Competition
Co-working is only part of the story. Tyro Payments, the EFTPOS champion, is on a mission to help startups go from good to great without asking for any equity or fees in return. Each quarter, they pick one startup to collaborate with, throwing in resources, banking access, and that sweet ability to co-develop open APIs.
Who’s a Good Fit?
Want to be the lucky startup selected? Ideally, you should already have a product on the market and be sitting on a well-funded idea. That’s right; no undercooked fries here, only fully developed concepts!
Building a Fintech Community
But wait, there’s more! This hub doesn’t just offer desks and coffee. It’s set to host accelerators, hackathons, meetups, and seminars. So grab your notebook and get ready to network, because this place is where innovation meets collaboration!
A Voice of Encouragement
Jost Stollmann, Tyro’s fearless leader, emphasizes the importance of disruption in the Australian banking landscape: “We are very keen to see more companies do what we have done – powerfully disrupt banking in Australia.” So whether you’re a seasoned founder or just starting your entrepreneurial journey, consider the Tyro Fintech Hub as your launchpad!
