- The series features episodes on Canva, Finder, SafetyCulture and Brighte
- All episodes are available for rent on Apple TV, Prime Video and Google Play from 1st August
- View the series trailer here.
Brighte CEO and Founder, Katherine McConnell will feature in a captivating four-part documentary series, 'Founder', showcasing the stories of some of Australia’s most successful tech innovators.
The highly anticipated series will offer viewers an unprecedented behind-the-scenes look into the lives of visionary founders who dared to dream big and challenge the status quo. Among the line-up are Canva’s Melanie Perkins, SafetyCulture’s Luke Anear, Brighte’s very own Katherine McConnell, and Fred Schebesta from Finder.
'Founder' delves deep into the world of entrepreneurship, offering an unfiltered look at the personal stories, relentless struggles, and moments of triumph experienced by these founders on their journeys to success. With exclusive access, viewers will witness the highs, lows and the challenges these trailblazers face as they strive to transform their revolutionary ideas into reality.
Katherine McConnell's feature episode is a highlight of the series, taking audiences through her remarkable journey from being a working mum with two small children to becoming the driving force behind Brighte, a company that has facilitated over $1.8 billion in finance for more than 150,000 households across Australia.
In the face of a niche market, Katherine saw a profound untapped opportunity in accelerating the take up of renewable energy. Fearlessly going head-to-head with the large incumbents, she embarked on a mission to make sustainability affordable and accessible for everyone by offering households a fast and easy way to pay for sustainable home upgrades. This episode offers an intimate glimpse into how she laid the foundation for Brighte and charts her journey in making a positive impact on the planet through finance.
'Founder' promises to be an engaging and inspirational series, offering invaluable lessons in determination, resilience, and innovation from the minds of some of Australia's most prominent tech pioneers.
All four episodes of 'Founder' will be available to rent on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Google Play starting 1st August.