Meet Our Forbes Under 30 Founders: How Fingertip Is Helping Small Businesses Win Online

"You don’t build a business. You build people — and people build the business." That’s something we truly believe in here at Fingertip.

Small businesses are the heart of Australia, but let’s be honest — running one isn’t easy. Between managing bookings, chasing payments, and keeping up online, things can get overwhelming fast. In fact, a recent stat showed 73% of Australian SMEs struggle to manage their digital tools effectively. That’s exactly the problem we set out to fix.

Fingertip was built for business owners who’d rather focus on doing what they love, not wasting hours juggling five different apps. And now, we’ve got something pretty exciting to share.

Our co-founders, Matthew Blode and Oliver Hoffman, have just been named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list! It’s a proud moment for our team and a big win for the small business community we’re here to support.

We thought we’d take a moment to share our story, what we’re about, and how we’re making business life simpler for people just like you.

A Quick Look at Our Forbes Under 30 Moment

Why Fingertip Exists

Our founders aren’t tech bros or corporate suits. They’re everyday business owners who saw firsthand how complicated it can be to run a service-based business online. The goal was simple — build a clean, reliable platform where people could manage their bookings, get paid, create a website, and handle day-to-day admin, without needing a developer or five different apps.

And that’s how Fingertip was born.

A Huge Honour for Our Founders

Being recognised by Forbes is one thing, but what makes this special is what it represents: practical, people-first solutions making a real difference in the world of small business.

Alongside Matthew and Oliver, our founding team includes Melbourne business legends Gabby and Hezi Leibovich — the brothers behind Catch, Menulog and Luxury Escapes. Having their support has been a huge part of why Fingertip’s grown the way it has.

Why Melbourne’s Startup Vibe Helped Shape Us

We owe a lot to the Melbourne startup scene. This city is packed with smart, scrappy business owners and creators who aren’t afraid to challenge the norm. That energy pushed us to build something simple, affordable and genuinely useful for small businesses. No fluff. No jargon. Just good, practical tools.

What Makes Fingertip Different

Websites Made for Real People

Most small business owners don’t have time to build fancy websites or manage complicated booking systems. That’s why Fingertip keeps things easy. Our website builder comes with built-in bookings, secure payment options and tools that make it easy for your customers to find, book and pay you — all in one place.

One Clean Platform for Everything You Need

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by having too many apps and subscriptions, we hear you. Fingertip rolls everything together — from invoicing to online payments, customer bookings and your digital business card — into one smooth, reliable system. Think of it like your digital business control centre, built specifically for service-based businesses.

Smooth Bookings and Payments

Customers can book and pay in just a couple of taps, with confirmations and reminders handled automatically. It makes life easier for your clients and means fewer admin headaches for you.

New Tools Coming Soon

We’re always building new features based on what our community asks for. Things like light, easy-to-use customer management systems (sort of like an all in one CRM, but without the overwhelm) and extra ways to sell your services and products online.

What’s Next for Fingertip

Backing Local Aussie Businesses

We’re passionate about helping Australia’s small businesses cut through the noise online. Every feature we build is designed to save you time, simplify your workload and help you grow without needing to hire a tech team.

Going Global

After seeing the difference Fingertip has made for thousands of businesses here in Australia, we’re getting ready to share it with the world. The problems small business owners face here are no different to those overseas, and we can’t wait to help even more people take back control of their business life.

Wrapping It Up

Having our co-founders named in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2025 list is a huge moment for us — but what matters most is what it means for you.

It’s proof that small, simple, people-focused ideas can make a real impact. Fingertip isn’t just about software — it’s about giving business owners freedom, confidence and the tools to thrive in a digital world that can sometimes feel like a minefield.