Des Hang, Author at Startup Daily

Des Hang

Since 2016 I have led Carbar, one of Australia's fastest growing automotive tech start-ups, backed by Australia’s largest general insurer, IAG.

Prior to founding Carbar, I held senior roles in the digital team at Suncorp, iSelect and Telstra and founded two other businesses. I have a passion for emerging business, technology and crucially cars.

Business strategy

Carbar founder Des Hang on why consolidation is a sign that your startup’s market is maturing

Des Hang - June 5, 2025 2 MIN READ

Remember when car subscription services were the next big thing? Around the late 2010s, they were everywhere, hailed as the future of driving. All the benefits of having a car, without the long-term commitment. One monthly payment covering everything from insurance to servicing. It was a simple, flexible alternative that struck a chord, especially with younger drivers… Read more »

Advice

Navigating Australia’s accelerator ecosystem: A guide for emerging founders

Des Hang - February 23, 2023 3 MIN READ

Compared to a decade ago, there’s never been more support for emerging founders in the Australian startup ecosystem. But where once scarcity was an issue, now a new problem has emerged: too much choice. There are hundreds of startup support programs and accelerators out there — all of which are aimed at growing businesses and… Read more »

Advice

Here’s why Australia’s EV uptake can’t end up like Turnbull’s Innovation Statement

Des Hang - July 9, 2021 3 MIN READ

It seems everyone except various Australian governments can see the writing on the wall: We are moving to an EV-led future. Yet somehow, much like addressing climate change, what is a reality that most of us already accept has become a political football. Some are more progressive than others. Last month, the NSW State Government announced it… Read more »

Carbar founder Des Hang on why consolidation is a sign that your startup’s market is maturing

Navigating Australia’s accelerator ecosystem: A guide for emerging founders

Here’s why Australia’s EV uptake can’t end up like Turnbull’s Innovation Statement

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