From Startup to $30M Raised: Building and Scaling Linkby
Thursday, 19 November 2026 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Location: UTS Startups, Bon Marché Building, 3 Broadway, Sydney
Lunch & Learn with Chris, Co-Founder & CEO of Linkby + Co-Founder of Pedestrian.TV
What does it really take to build a startup, raise over $30 million and scale to thousands of customers across international markets?
Join us for an exclusive Lunch & Learn with Chris, Co-Founder and CEO of Linkby & Co-founder of Pedestrian.TV, as he shares his journey from launching a startup in 2020 to building a global performance PR platform used by more than 4,000 brands across Australia, the UK and the US.
Linkby connects brands with over 450 premium publishers and newsletters, including Daily Mail, News Corp and Condé Nast, helping businesses turn media coverage into measurable growth.
In this candid conversation, Chris will share the lessons, challenges and key decisions behind Linkby's growth, including:
The startup journey: How Linkby went from an idea to a globally scaling business.
Raising capital: Lessons from securing over AU$30 million in funding.
Scaling internationally: What it takes to expand into new markets and attract thousands of customers.
Growth strategies: How startups can leverage PR, partnerships and media exposure to accelerate growth.
Lessons learned: The challenges, mistakes and insights Chris has gained along the way.
Whether you're working on your first startup idea, preparing to raise capital or looking for ways to scale your business, this session will offer valuable insights from a founder who's been through it.
There will also be an opportunity to ask Chris your questions, connect with fellow founders and enjoy lunch with the UTS Startups community.
Event Details
📅 Thursday, 19 November 2026
🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
📍 UTS Startups, Bon Marché, Sydney
Spaces are limited - register now to secure your spot!