# Chad Stephens

> 3x Exited Founder | Advisor | Angel Investor in 100+ Startups

Angel investor in 100+ startups across Australia and the US. Fractional COO, advisor, & mentor.

Co-founder & former COO of 1Form, used by 90%+ of Australia’s rental market, acquired by REA Group.

Co-founded Fillr, autofill tech used by Afterpay, Affirm & Zip, acquired by Rakuten. Raised $5M from Softbank & Reinventure.

Co-founded Inhouse Ventures, a marketplace with 12,000+ founders & investors; acquired by Scalare Partners.

Things I can advise on:
✔️ How to validate startup ideas
✔️ Fundraising from angels & VCs
✔️ Launching your MVP
✔️ Going from 0 to 1
✔️ Scaling teams & systems
✔️ Building operational infrastructure
✔️ Preparing for acquisition
✔️ Launching a startup in Australia
✔️ Business transformation
✔️ Breaking into angel investing

Excited to help founders navigate the chaos of building and scaling - happy to share everything I’ve learned along the way.

**Rating:** 5/5 (5 reviews)

## Offerings

- Video call (15 min): $250.00

## Subscription Plans

- Validate & Fund Your Startup — 1:1 Coaching (Full Access) ($1500.00/month)
- Validate & Fund Your Startup — 1:1 Coaching (Starter) ($650.00/month)

## Example Questions

- I’m thinking of starting a company. What are the next few things I should focus on?
- How do I know if my business idea will work?
- How would you approach growth for my business?
- What key metrics should I aim for at different stages to be a best in class company?

## Links

- [Expert profile](/chadstephens)
- [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1183532Ttuv-LKP.jpg)
- [Marketplace](/marketplace)