We're Hiring : Retail Store Manager
Our StorySince 2009, Shoes of Prey has been offering woman (and some men) all around the world, the opportunity to design their own shoes. Our vision is to democratise fashion by creating a world where...
View ArticleIs a tough boss the best boss?
Great article in the Sydney Morning Herald titled "Is a tough boss the best boss?" My favourite lines: The respondents were asked what they hated the most at work. Number one on the list by far: lazy...
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Wanted: Director of Engineering, Shoes of Prey
Shoes of Prey is creating software to revolutionise the way affordable luxury products are purchased and manufactured. Our JavaScript 3D shoe configurator allows women to design and customise their...
View ArticleMy startup failed, and this is what it feels like...
Fantastic, incredibly honest post from 99Dresses founder Nikki Durkin on what it feels like for your startup to fail.
View ArticleManaging Cash Burn
Fantastic article on Pando Daily titled "After the B Round". Great insights that don't just apply to startups post Series B. via Mike Cannon-Brookes
View ArticleInnovation at Atlassian
Great video by Dom Price on innovation at Atlassian. We're still small enough that we have the equivalent of Atlassian's 'ShipIt' program happening organically, maintaining this will be important as we...
View ArticleWhat fuels great design
Great post on the importance of user testing and speaking with customers to build well designed products. We're encouraging our head office team to do once a quarter shifts in our David Jones...
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Thank You Seth Godin... You Inspired us to Create a Company
Recently we sent this email to Seth Godin to thank him for inspiring us to create Shoes of Prey. His book Purple Cow taught us so much and pushed to creating a business that was worth talking about....
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Software is Eating the World
Software is truly eating the world, and it’s an exciting time. There are countless examples: Apple, Spotify, Netflix, Amazon have all transformed the entertainment industry. No longer do we buy books...
View ArticleProduct is the Ultimate Growth Hack
Great set of slides. Product is the Ultimate Growth Hack by Kyle Wild from Kyle Wild via Todd
View ArticleWe're Hiring: US PR role, full-time
Shoes of Prey US Public Relations Manager / Celebrity EngagementShoes of Prey is a global, multi-channel retail brand that enables shoppers to design their own shoes online. The company is changing the...
View ArticleThe Risk Not Taken
Great post by Andy Dunn, co-founder and CEO of Bonobos, on risk and his decision making process to start Bonobos versus taking a high paying job at a Venture Capital firm.
View ArticleHappy First Birthday to Shoes of Prey at David Jones!
Friday was a very exciting day at Shoes of Prey as our beautiful and high performing store in David Jones Sydney turned 1 year old! It's been an incredible year with a huge list of achievements: Dave...
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Storytelling: We love complexity but need simplicity
I've been doing a lot of speaking and I'm always working on making sure I am delivering something interesting and useful. It got me thinking about a few things I'd love your thoughts on. The people I...
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Board Meetings
I've slowed down on the blogging a bit over the last few months as it's been an incredibly busy period. My workload seems to be getting back to normal now so I'm going to spend some time reflecting on...
View ArticleHow Netflix Reinvented HR
Very interesting article on Harvard Business Review from the former Talent Director at Netflix. via Joel Pinkham
View ArticleJoin us with a Desk at Shoes of Prey HQ
12 months ago we moved into our new office at 101/59 Marlborough St. Surry Hills. It's an amazing space with lots of natural light, airflow, high ceilings, ping pong and it's next door to a park which...
View ArticleZulily IPO - Great News for E-Commerce
Zulily, a Seattle based daily deals site for mums, babies and kids IPO'd recently raising $253m at a $2.6b valuation. The shares have since risen 88% valuing the company at just over $5b. Those are...
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