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WEDNESDAY JUL 7
Startup Morning @ Launchpad
ONLINE | Murdoch University | 9.30-10.30AM AEST
Hear from Paul Conyngham of JobLaunch, a service that significantly increases the chances of getting a candidate through to an interview by using a combination of Human systems & Artificial Intelligence and Pete Curulli, 20 year commercial FM broadcaster, currently breakfast host for Mix 94.5’s Pete, Matt and Kymba and founder of gaming and esports content platform Game On Aus.
In Conversation with Lex Pedersen
ONLINE | Macquarie University Incubator | 12.00-1.00PM AEST
Join Macquarie Uni as they sit down with MQ alumnus Lex Pedersen (BA 1999), Director and Portfolio Manager at CHROME TEMPLE.
In 2006, Lex created SurfStitch, Australia’s first pure-play online surf retailer, from his home garage. SurfStitch became one of Australia’s earliest, largest and most rapid eCommerce growth stories. As Managing Director of SurfStitch, Lex guided the business to consistent triple figure growth, reaching $100mm in sales within four (4) years. As the business continued to achieve triple figure growth in Australia, Lex expanded ambitions internationally, with the opening of SurfStitch Europe in 2012. In 2014, SurfStitch became the first successful Australian pure-play retailer to achieve a pre-IPO capital raise, listing three months later. During his tenure at SurfStitch, Lex was responsible for establishing and overseeing the operations in Australia, the United States and Europe. Following several strategic retail and media investments, SurfStitch became the world’s largest and first global surf eCommerce powerhouse reaching a market capitalisation of over $500m.
THURSDAY JUL 8
A Dietitian's Guide to Eating Well as an Entrepreneur
ONLINE | Fishburners | 12.00-1.00PM AEST
In the exciting world of a food system rapidly changing and expanding upon cutting-edge nutrition research, consumers have more diet & nutrition choices than ever. When it comes to healthy eating, people want options that are simple, easy and delicious - but actioning this in your everyday life is easier said than done. The question on everyone’s mind is - what can I eat for the most amount of nutritional benefit that is the quickest option at an affordable price - in both money and time?
In this session, Liz Kaelin will help you lay stronger nutrition foundations, develop consistent healthy habits, and harness the power of food in your everyday life.
SydDT Meetup #61: Visioning
ONLINE | Sydney Design Thinking Meeting | 6.00-8.00PM AEST
This month Chris Moore and Ian Kelsall from ThoughtWorks are talking about visioning - and the role that visioning plays in navigating the future.
Mentor-Driven Growth for Startups with Matt Allen (Tractor Ventures)
ONLINE | LUNA | 12.00PM AEST
Join Luna as they chat about the benefits of seeking expert advice with Matt Allen, CEO of Tractor Ventures, Victoria’s first dedicated revenue-based venture debt fund, targeted at early-stage revenue positive and bootstrapped startups.
Cicada MedLab: Commercialisation 101 Launch
ONLINE | Cicada Innovations | 12.00-1.00PM AEST
This webinar brings together some of the key people contributing to this initiative and gives you an opportunity to learn more about how you can participate.
How to Dance with Uncertainty (to be a Better Product Manager)
ONLINE | Terem Technologies | 9.00-10.00AM AEST
In this talk with John Cutler and Scott Middleton, you'll explore ways to "dance" with uncertainty. To accept it. But also accept the pressure to reduce it.
Talking Funding, Scaling & Growth with Luke Anear (SafetyCulture)
Sydney | Hall Chadwick | 5.30PM AEST
Luke will talk SafetyCulture’s growth story — from a small team working out of a Townsville garage to a tech unicorn that’s attracted 1.5M users to sign up to its platform in more than 85 countries.
FRIDAY JUL 9
Building Resilience and Managing Stress
ONLINE | Impact HR | 12.00-1.00PM AEST
The webinar will be led by our Senior Learning & Development Consultant, Katherine Craig. Katherine is an experienced coach and facilitator with more than 20 years’ experience working across a range of industries, and a Master of Science in Coaching Psychology. Her style is warm and engaging with a practical approach to coaching and facilitating. This is deeply grounded in her love of working with people and teams to help them grow and develop to their full potential. Katherine is passionate about helping people develop good mental health and well-being as a foundation for living a happy and successful life.
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