Aussie Innovators to Watch: 3 Startup Stars (and What They Teach Us About Tech)
By JoeVu, at: Sept. 1, 2025, 4:33 p.m.
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Australia isn’t just exporting great coffee, kangaroos, and Tim Tams - we’re exporting innovation. A recent Forbes Australia spotlight highlighted three Aussie entrepreneurs shaking up industries that most of us thought were stuck in the Stone Age (or at least dial-up internet days). Their stories aren’t just inspiring - they’re blueprints for how SMEs and startups can use tech to scale.
And here’s the kicker: each of their journeys connects beautifully with the kinds of problems we solve every day at Glinteco.
1. FOUNDIT - PropTech with a Purpose
Meet Joel and Angus. Two blokes who looked at Australia’s real estate market and said: “Buying a house shouldn’t feel like rolling dice at the casino.”
Their solution? FOUNDIT - a buyer-first property platform designed to drag house-hunting into the 21st century. They’ve already raised A$2M in pre-seed, which means someone else agreed it was about time.
Lesson for SMEs: Old industries are ripe for disruption. If your competitors are still glued to spreadsheets and sticky notes, you’ve got an edge.
Where Glinteco fits in: We design custom software platforms that cut through clutter, clean UI/UX design, scalable backends, and integrations that actually work. No more clunky “submit form and wait three weeks” workflows. We are actually working with MaiVietLand to build a custom platform for their business - industry Real Estate - similar to FoundIT.
2. Qure Skincare - From Bathroom Cabinets to Boardrooms
Kristina and Matt were tired of clinic skincare that cost more than a weekend getaway in Byron Bay. So, they built Qure Skincare - a line of at-home, clinic-grade devices that don’t break the bank. The results? A 366% revenue jump to $37.6M in 2024.
Lesson for SMEs: Accessibility + good tech = growth rocket. When you take something exclusive and make it available to the masses, customers flock.
Where Glinteco fits in: Got a hardware product or SaaS idea that needs a rock-solid digital backbone? From IoT integration to AI-powered platforms, we make sure your innovation doesn’t just look pretty - it scales beautifully. (And yes, our solutions are pore-friendly too.)
3. Elliephant - Rethinking Corporate Gifting
Sheree and Johnny saw that corporate gifting was… let’s be honest… a pain. Coordinating bulk gifts felt like herding cats while blindfolded. Their solution? Elliephant, a gifting app that makes the process personal, seamless, and global.
Lesson for SMEs: Pain points are business opportunities. If you’re muttering “there has to be a better way” - you’ve found your startup idea.
Where Glinteco fits in: We take those “better way” moments and build the software to support them - whether that’s streamlined logistics platforms, automated data collectors, or sleek customer apps. (Sorry in advance if your gift still ends up being socks.)
What This Means for Aussie Businesses
These founders prove that:
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You don’t need Silicon Valley to disrupt an industry.
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You do need the right tech partner to scale fast without breaking things.
At Glinteco, we specialise in exactly what these startups used to win:
So whether you’re shaking up property, beauty, or corporate gifting (or all three at once we’re not judging), we’ll help you build smarter, faster, and funnier.
Ready to turn your frustrating process into your next growth engine?
Let’s chat about how Glinteco can revamp your website and scale it into a full digital platform.
📩 Contact us today – your future Forbes feature awaits.
