Working Better with Developers, Waterfall & the Power of Stories

Working Better with Developers, Waterfall & the Power of Stories (Startup Today Podcast – Episode 4)

Featuring: Erin Clark – Founder of The Exchange Collective and Founder of Stories Unseen
Date: Friday, 11th June – 12pm AEST
Duration: 45 min chat + audience Q&A
Location: Live Streamed via YouTube
Proudly Sponsored by: Tekkon

Event Overview
In Episode 4 of Startup Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Erin Clark - startup advisor, public sector strategist, and the creative force behind Stories Unseen and a co-leader of Morning Startup, WA’s largest startup community event.

This episode is a must-listen for founders, product leads, and operations managers trying to collaborate more effectively with their tech teams. Erin brings a clear, grounded perspective on how to speak the language of developers, avoid misalignment, and lead projects that actually deliver.

She also shares her experiences shaping digital products through Stories Unseen, a venture using technology to preserve heritage stories, and reflects on the community-building power of Morning Startup - where so many startup journeys begin.

What You’ll Learn
- How to work with developers (not at cross-purposes): tools, cadences, and comms that build trust
- When a waterfall approach still works - and why it's not always "old school"
- Behind the scenes of Stories Unseen: using lean tools and storytelling to shape meaningful tech
- Lessons from years of Morning Startup: why in-person community still matters in the digital age
- The power of “boring clarity” in delivery - what Erin has learned from coaching both bureaucracies and builders

Live Q&A
We’ll finish with audience Q&A - bring your questions about project management, team alignment, or tech delivery, and Erin will offer practical, thoughtful insights.

Hosted by Matt and proudly supported by Tekkon.