OUR STORY

Meet Damien and Daniel

Two dads, fifty-plus years in telco between them, and one shared idea: a phone and internet company that puts people and the planet ahead of shareholders.

In 2003 Damien Gould co-founded Telcoinabox. A business that enabled anyone with a phone, internet connection and a computer to launch their own telco. Telcoinabox would go on to pioneer a new and successful telecommunications business model in Australia that enabled over 700 individuals and businesses to launch or expand a telco.

With 3 young children and like many others, Damien is concerned with all of the problems the world faces today. Having often thought telco could work well for generating much needed funds for charities Damien founded Goodtel as his way to contribute to helping those in need and the planet.

Within 4 months of the launch of Goodtel, Damien joined forces with Daniel Crespi. Daniel had spent 30 years working in the telco industry both in Australia and the UK. In recent years Daniel had been thinking there has to be a better way to do business than those that are there to simply turn a profit.

Damien and Daniel plan on creating lots of good where it's needed most and can't wait to see the impact around the world as more consumers and businesses choose ethical and sustainable companies for their everyday needs.

Meet Damien

What was the inspiration behind Goodtel?

Inspired by other awesome social enterprises such as Who Gives A Crap, I=Change, Thank You and others we wanted to create a telco that was about "doing good". We had 50+ years of telco experience between us and wanted to put these skills to good use.

Best thing about working at Goodtel?

It has to be the positive social impact that Goodtel has had so far. We're a little biased but we think that's some pretty cool stuff for a telco to be able to do.

Favourite ice cream?

Ben and Jerry's Phish Food (only 4 scoops at a time).

Meet Daniel

What does Goodtel's future look like?

We have big plans to create a significant impact where it's needed most and we've got our eyes set on donating $10,000,000 to our charity partners by 2042. But Goodtel is just getting started so that is a way off and in the meantime we will enjoy the journey that Goodtel takes us on.

Best thing about working at Goodtel?

There are two things I love the most about Goodtel. One is our amazing team who have allowed us to do great things so far. The other is I can't stop enjoying the idea of a business that can be good and profitable at the same time.

Favourite ice cream?

Anita's Vegan Belgian Chocolate.