
What does it take to build and scale a tech business all the way to a billion dollar valuation? From Idea to Unicorn is here to find out. With a series of events made for everyone from early-stage startups to mature scaleups, this is a chance for anyone working within the tech sector to hear from some of our nation's best minds, revealing the secret sauce that you need to know.
Scaleup Series // Event 3
Sydney Startup Hub, Level 1
May 4th, 4pm - 7pm
Scaling with the best people - how to get your teams and partners right
- Talent masterclass: securing the best in a competitive market // Fireside chat with Angelina McMenamin, Head of talent at Wisetech
- How to build a poach-proof culture at a tech company // Presented by Anthony Koochew
- Getting the mix right: Founder lessons on scaling with teams, partners, and providers // Panel with Symon Thurlow, Richelle Nicols, and Peter Brocklebank
- Drinks and networking to finish
Scaleup Series // Event 4
Sydney Startup Hub, Level 1
May 5th, 4pm - 7pm
Going to the next level - setting yourself up Unicorn-style
- Going Global, and how to get it right // Fireside chat with Aussie Unicorn, Linktree
- Raising Capital: The ins and outs of late stage finance from a legal expert // Presented by Sophie Mao, LegalVision
- Raising Money in an Uncertain World: Founder lessons on securing real money // Panel with Tom Humphrey, Martin Karafilis, and Sebastian Stevens
- Drinks and networking to finish
Previous Events In The 'From Idea To Unicorn' Series
Startup Series // Event 1
Sydney Startup Hub, Level 6
April 6th, 4pm - 7pm
Building strong from day one - getting your teams, partners, and products right
- Building a superstar team: How to get, and keep, the best talent // Fireside chat with Alex Hattingh
- Building a company with purpose: Unleashing your unique experience to solve a specific problem // Presented by Adele Moynihan
- Getting s#!t done: Founder lessons on scaling quickly with the right people and partners // Panel with Bree Kirkham, Steve Grace, and Brad Delamare
- Drinks and networking to finish
Watch the recording of the event below (note: there is an echo on the audio which is fixed at the 12 min 20 seconds mark)
Startup Series // Event 2
Sydney Startup Hub, Level 6
April 7th, 4pm - 7pm
All about the money - raising, pitching, and pricing masterclass
- When and how to raise properly for you // Fireside chat with Airtree's Richard Lin
- 5 things you need to know to nail your fundraise // Presented by Joel White from Ansarada
- Secrets to a raise: Founder lessons on preparing, prospecting, and pitching with success // Panel with Cheryl Mack, Jethro Cohen, and Isabella Rich
- Drinks and networking to finish