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The Energy of 2026

A '1' Year and the year of the Fire Horse. As founders, we don't just build companies - we move with cycles. Economic cycles. Technology cycles. And yes, energetic ones too.The most successful founders pay attention to momentum - they sense when it’s time to start, scale, or evolve. 2026 is one ...

by Lisa Erhart — Dec 16, 2025 2026

The Partnership Equation

Why Partnerships Matter More Than Ever In today’s funding landscape, collaboration isn’t just encouraged. It’s often expected. Grant program administrator's (and by default - assessors) increasingly prioritise partnership-based projects because they demonstrate reach, capacity, and shared value. ...

by Lisa Erhart — Dec 16, 2025 partnership

When is Innovation, Innovation?

And When It’s Just an App. The Problem with the Word ‘Innovation’ Founders love to call their idea innovative. But here’s the thing - most “innovations” aren’t. Many founders invest heavily in building new technology - an app, a platform, a digital system - and assume that makes it innovative. Bu...

by Lisa Erhart — Dec 16, 2025 innovation

December 2025 | Choosing Love

In recent days, many of us have felt a deep heaviness settle in our bodies and hearts. The attack at Bondi Beach, Australia was not just an act of violence - it was an assault on safety, belonging, and humanity itself. I want to begin by paying my respects to the Jewish community who were directl...

by Lisa Erhart — Dec 15, 2025 love

$75,000 for MVPs

NSW MVP Ventures: Up to $75K for Women-Led Innovation Every founder knows the frustration of being caught between idea and market. You’ve built a prototype, maybe even tested it with early customers, but you need capital to take the next step. This is where the NSW MVP Ventures Program comes in. ...

by Lisa Erhart — Dec 06, 2025 grant

Get Grant-Ready

Get ready early, or get left behind. Why starting early changes everything If you start preparing your grant application when the deadline opens, you’re already behind. Most founders assume “getting ready” means filling in forms — but by the time guidelines are live, the strongest applicants hav...

by Lisa Erhart — Nov 03, 2025 grantready

Clone with Care

What I Learned from Using an AI Avatar. I recently tried cloning myself. Not literally — but through an AI avatar. A digital version of me designed to deliver Funding4Growth content, freeing up time for strategy, founders, and partnerships. It seemed like the perfect solution: the ability to be “...

by Lisa Erhart — Nov 03, 2025 ai

One Brain

One Brain to Rule Them All? What Mo Gawdat’s Vision of AI Means for Founders A provocative idea ... What if humanity shared one AI brain — not millions of disconnected systems, but a single intelligence built with a defined purpose? That’s the thought Mo Gawdat explored in his recent Diary of a C...

by Lisa Erhart — Nov 03, 2025 ai

The $250k PRF Fellowship

The $250K Idea Fellowship: When Funding Backs Thinking, Not Just Doing The Opportunity ... Imagine being paid a quarter of a million dollars to explore an idea that could shift how Australia tackles disadvantage. No project deliverables. No pressure to scale. Just 18 months to think, test, and r...

by Lisa Erhart — Nov 03, 2025 funding

AI Agents: Hype vs. Impact

Beyond the Buzz AI agents are everywhere right now. From boardrooms to coffee shops, they’re the subject of endless hype. Headlines promise they’ll run your business while you sleep. Demos showcase tools that look more like magic than software. For founders already stretched thin, it can feel bo...

by Lisa Erhart — Oct 06, 2025 ai ai agents business productivity founders

Italy Calls

Europe’s Hidden Growth Frontier. When Australian founders think about expansion, the default choices are Silicon Valley or Singapore. But those markets are crowded, expensive, and saturated. Italy is different. With a €2 trillion economy and a strong industrial north, it offers scale without the ...

by Lisa Erhart — Oct 06, 2025 europe scale

The AI Shift

Founders, Visibility, and the New Rules of Commerce. When the Algorithms Start Talking Back. In late 2025, Google made a quiet but seismic change — integrating ChatGPT-style generative AI into its advertising platform. Overnight, small business owners could describe their product in natural langu...

by Lisa Erhart — Oct 06, 2025 ai for founders ai in business marketing automation startup visibility

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Pathways to Success

Discover assessors' secrets to winning grants. Learn how to measure impact, plan strategically, and leverage partnerships. Includes pre-recorded tutorials, templates, and live Q&A sessions.

$47.00 USD

Readiness Review

As a founder, accessing external funding to grow your business is complicated, but I'm here to help. In this laser-focused 20-minute Readiness Review, I'll help you take your next steps with confidence.

$125.00 USD

1:1 Power Hour with Lisa

This isn’t just another chat about funding. This is a highly structured, laser-focused strategy session designed to tackle your biggest funding roadblocks and set you up for success. Whether it’s grants, debt financing, or a hybrid approach, you’ll leave with a clear action plan and a renewed sense of direction.

$375.00 USD

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