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Melbourne Startup Bootcamp 2023 (in-person)

Join leaders from Stripe, Amazon Web Services, ASX, top startups, and venture capital firms for in-depth conversations on raising capital and growing and scaling your startup. This two-day bootcamp is for early-stage and series A startup leaders, operators, and technical leaders to hear stories, practical advice, and strategies for scaling overseas.

This is an in-person event and will be live streamed on Zoom.

Can't make it to the event in person? Register here for the online experience.

Register here

Day 1 - 18 Jan, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Day 2 - 19 Jan, 9:00am - 12:00pm

AEDT

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Melbourne Startup Bootcamp 2023 (in-person)

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October

12th

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2020

7:00PM

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9:00PM

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About

Tech startups are facing unprecedented economic uncertainty. In this event, we’ll explore those challenges and opportunities.

Our expert speakers will provide valuable insights and practical advice on how to navigate these uncertain times and emerge stronger. Whether you’re looking to raise capital, exit the market, scale globally, or simply stay afloat, this event is a must-attend for tech startups weathering economic uncertainty.

Experienced investors, executives, and founders will share market insights and their experiences on:

Macroeconomic outlook on VC investment and startup funding

Managing competing priorities such as cost cutting vs. growth

Best practices for building team culture and scaling internationally

Alternatives for funding and market exits for series A and beyond

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Speakers

Justine Carzino

Investment Director, OneVentures

Chris Gillings

Investor, Five V Capital

Chris Thompson

Co-founder & Co-CEO, Amber

Jacqueline Park

Head of Corporate Development, Culture Amp

Ben Armstrong

Founder, Archangel Ventures

Jodie Imam

Co-Founder & Co-CEO, Tractor Ventures

Anthony Zaccaria

Co-founder, Linktree

Rohan Workman

Co-Founder & CEO, Skalata Ventures

Sasha Conoplia

Business Development Manager, ASX

Kim Hansen

Co-Founder & CEO, Cake Equity

Jane Kou

Startup & VC Partnerships, Stripe

Ian Beatty

Co-founder & Managing Partner, SecondQuarter Ventures

Jamie Taylor

Managing Director, Blackpeak Capital

Lauren Capelin

Startup Ecosystem Manager, AWS

Jessy Wu

Principal and Head of Community, AfterWork Ventures

Michael Tolo

Principal, Blackbird Ventures

Speaker Block #2

R. Harrison

CEO Barkbook

R. Harrison

CEO Barkbook

R. Harrison

CEO Barkbook

Speaker Block #2

R. Harrison

CEO Barkbook

R. Harrison

CEO Barkbook

R. Harrison

CEO Barkbook

Speaker Highlights

Paul M. Patterson

CEO

Earthworks Garden

Cassandra Bernstein

Vice President

Broker Garden

Katherine Moore

Marketing Specialist

City Paradigm

Anthony Blanchard

HR Officer

Furniture Control

David Doe

Designer - Redshoe

David Doe

Designer - Redshoe

David Doe

Designer - Redshoe

David Doe

Designer - Redshoe

Day 1 agenda: Growing seeds

Welcome

9am - 9.15am

Welcome from bootcamp organisers and partners.

Macroeconomic outlook: Impact on VC investment and startups

9.15am - 10am

We’ll discuss the macroeconomic challenges and impacts imposed on VC investments and startups, from sanctions to inflation to capital market changes through economic cycles. Join this panel discussion to learn more about how macroeconomic changes impact the AU startup ecosystem.

Fireside chat with Chris Thompson, Co-founder & Co-CEO of Amber

10.15am - 11am

Amber is one of Melbourne’s startup success stories. Cofounder and co-CEO Chris Thompson will provide insights on what it takes to build a successful business from suburban Melbourne and attract investors like Square Peg Capital, Black Sheep Capital, and Commonwealth Bank.

The great VC debate: Cost management vs. growth for tech startups

11.15am - 12pm

A lively debate on a topic that is top of mind for tech startups: Should they prioritise managing costs or fuelling growth? Our panel of VCs will offer their perspectives on this topic, sharing their experiences and insights on what has and hasn’t worked for the startups they have backed.

Lunch break

12pm - 12.45pm

Join us for a quick lunch break, catering to be provided.

Strengthening your startup's DNA in the face of adversity and change

1pm - 1.45pm

Join our expert panel as they discuss how to strengthen your startup’s cultural DNA during turbulent times. Hear insights on building and maintaining a positive company culture, even in the face of challenges.

Expanding into new markets and succeeding globally

2pm - 2.45pm

Hear from experienced founders on how they scaled their startups globally during uncertain times. Get practical advice and lessons learned on expanding into new markets, building and managing a team, and navigating cultural differences.

Giant Warm Intro networking mixer

3pm-5pm

Join us for some investor and founder networking over drinks and nibbles.

Day 2 agenda: Series A and beyond

Welcome

9am - 9.15am

Welcome from bootcamp organisers and partners.

Funding alternatives for series A and beyond

9.15am - 10am

What are the funding alternatives for series A+ stage startups? Join investment leaders for a conversation on the types of funding available for series A+ companies, and learn insights and misconceptions about equity, debt, and revenue-based and secondary funding.

Crossing the chasm from seed to series A: Lessons from successful founders

10.15am - 11am

Moving from seed to series A can be a challenge for any startup. Join us for a panel discussion with experienced founders who have successfully made the leap, and get practical advice and lessons learned on how to navigate this phase of growth.

Exit strategies for tech startups

11.15am - 12pm

Hear from experts on market exit options and strategies for tech startups. Get practical advice and insights on topics such as selling to strategic buyers, going public, and maximising value prior to market exits.

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Melbourne Startup Bootcamp 2023 (in-person)

Join leaders from Stripe, AWS, ASX, top startups, and venture capital firms for in-depth conversations on capital raising, growing and scaling your startup. This 2-day bootcamp is for early stage and Series A startup leaders, operators and technical leaders to access off-the-record stories, practical advice, and strategies for scaling overseas.

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Event partners

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Melbourne Startup Bootcamp 2023 (in-person)

Join leaders from Stripe, Amazon Web Services, ASX, top startups, and venture capital firms for in-depth conversations on raising capital and growing and scaling your startup. This two-day bootcamp is for early-stage and series A startup leaders, operators, and technical leaders to hear stories, practical advice, and strategies for scaling overseas.

Can't make it to the event in person? Register here for the online experience.

RSVPs closed

Day 1 - 18 Jan, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Day 2 - 19 Jan, 9:00am - 12:00pm

AEDT