Powering Australia’s Tech Start-Up Ecosystem
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Built to FUEL Founder collaboration & LEVEL UP our Start-Up Ecosystem
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We are building a Community that is driven and shaped by the Community: We believe that the power of collective knowledge, shared experiences, and diverse perspectives can fuel the growth and success of startups.
Here's what we're currently building:
Melbourne and Beyond: Starting in Melbourne and soon extending to Sydney, we're creating physical meetups that bring together founders, investors, and industry experts to share insights, experiences, and ideas. Our aim is to bridge geographical gaps and connect like-minded individuals.
A Digital Hub: Our Slack community is your online hub for networking, discussions, and resources. We're committed to shaping this space to add even more value to your journey. Expect resources, Q&A sessions, and networking opportunities that enrich your startup experience.
Facebook Group: Our Facebook group is your go-to platform for staying updated, connecting with fellow entrepreneurs, and participating in engaging discussions. It's a place to share your thoughts, ask questions, and find support from a vibrant community.
Beyond Our Online Hubs & Meetups:
Introducing our Think Tanks: We understand the challenges entrepreneurs face. That's why we're introducing invite-only think tanks, designed to bring together like-minded individuals tackling similar challenges. These exclusive gatherings aim to facilitate brainstorming and collaboration, with invitations extended based on the specific challenge at hand. Our goal is to provide a focused and productive environment for problem-solving.
Our invite-only approach isn't about exclusion; it's about ensuring that the individuals in the room are dealing with the issue at hand, promoting meaningful discussions and actionable solutions.
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Our mission is to ignite the potential of Australia's tech startups through community-driven support, collaboration, and innovation.
We are committed to:
Fostering Innovation: Nurturing creativity and groundbreaking ideas within a supportive network.
Facilitating Connections: Building bridges between founders, investors, and industry experts to fuel growth.
Empowering Founders: Offering mentorship, diverse perspectives, and resources for startup success.
Strengthening the Ecosystem: Contributing to the resilience and success of Australia's tech startup landscape.
Creating Friendships: Cultivating genuine connections that extend beyond business and foster a sense of belonging.
By doing this, we aim to shape a future where Australian tech entrepreneurship flourishes, startups thrive, and dreams become reality.
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Inclusivity: Championing a culture where founders of all backgrounds and experiences are welcomed and their voices heard, fostering a diverse and inclusive community.
Collaboration: Promoting the power of working together, encouraging knowledge sharing, networking, and mutual support to drive collective success and growth.
Empowerment: Focused on enabling founders to overcome challenges and succeed through support, mentorship, and valuable connections.
Community Building: Striving to create a connected and accessible network that extends beyond professional interactions to form genuine, lasting relationships and friendships.
Integrity: Upholding a foundation of trust and ethical standards, we commit to honesty, transparency, and accountability in all our interactions.
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2024 Itinerary:
APRIL:
🚀 How to Leverage Marketing to validate your market: We will explore creative and cost-effective marketing tactics for testing product demand and capturing early market interest. This will build perfectly off the back of our MVP panel.
MAY:
🚀 Harnessing AI to Scale Your Business with an Unfair Advantage: This panel will delve into innovative AI strategies that can transform the competitive landscape for businesses. We’re lining up some epic AI leaders to share how you can do this.
JUNE:
🚀 How to Find a Co-founder / Key Hires: This panel will explore the early stages of team building, including finding Co-Founders. Getting this right will change the trajectory of your start-up's initial growth, so let’s hear from people who know how to do it.
JULY:
🚀 Incorporating Best Practice Equity Plans: This panel will educate on various equity compensation strategies, discussing how to implement them effectively in a start-up environment. Let’s discuss tools, partners, and conversations that will ensure success in these conversations.
AUGUST:
🚀 Building a Healthy Community in the Start-up World: Community building is not only important for your mental health but also your businesses growth. This panel will emphasise the importance of community support and networking in the start-up ecosystem.
SEPTEMBER:
🚀 Sales in a Start-Up/Scale-Up World: In this panel, we will address how to build a start-up with sales in mind, and then how to effectively sell your product or service in the early and growing stages of your start-up.
OCTOBER:
🚀 Demystifying the Capital Process - VC vs Angel Consulting vs Bootstrapping vs Alternate Funding Routes like Tractor Ventures. In this panel, we will discuss the key factors a start-up needs to understand about various funding options and what each entail before making financial decisions.
NOVEMBER:
TBC!
DECEMBER: AFC Christmas Party - let’s celebrate the wins of 2024
