The Startups Drive
The Startups Drive
Welcome to Season 3 of The Startups Drive. Join host Kieran Longhurst for unfiltered, deep-dive conversations with the architects of the startup world.
We strip away the scripts to focus on the tactical business reality of building and scaling a company. Season 3 kicks off with Adem Manderovic and George Coudounaris on the "Closed Circuit Selling" sales system.
We have also spoken to a few industry leaders and startup founders in the past, including:
- David Kenney – Startup advisor and legend of the Australian Startup ecosystem.
- May Ku – Innovative Tech Founder on the journey of building her startup app, Reev.
- Gunnar Habitz – Expert on email marketing, digital strategy, and relationship-driven growth.
- Matt Ainsworth – Exploring operational shifts and business culture between startups in Japan and Australia.
Whether you're a first-time founder, entrepreneur, or seasoned operator, pull up a seat for the conversations that define the modern business journey.
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The Startups Drive
Beyond Swipes: Building Reev, The Dating App For Real Connection
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In this episode of The Startups Drive, I sit down with May Ku — founder of Reev, the upcoming dating app designed to move past swipes and algorithms. May talks about her background growing up in Korea, her path to Australia, and how she made the uncommon leap from a career in market research to entrepreneurship.
We get into the realities of modern dating apps — from their focus on superficial swipes to their reliance on algorithms — and why she believes authentic connection can’t be engineered that way. May shares her vision for Reev and what it takes to build something different in such a crowded space.
Whether you’re a founder curious about turning an idea into a startup, or just someone interested in where dating apps are headed, this episode offers insight into both love and entrepreneurship.
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