Carlos could be from start-up central casting. Impossibly good-looking and immaculately groomed, the kerchief around his neck makes it clear he’s cooler than you’ll ever be. “The only problem is that he farts in the boardroom,” a colleague whispers conspiratorially.

We’re standing in the offices of Prospa, tucked away in the inner-city Sydney suburb of Darlinghurst. The presence of Carlos – a small brown dog belonging to co-founder Greg Moshal – leaves no doubt that you’re in a tech company. The brightly coloured communal spaces and the beer tap in the kitchen reinforce the vibe.