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Meet the Judges 👇 Ashwani Ram is a seasoned professional with over 27 years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Cybersecurity across FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Supperannuation and Tertiary Education sectors. Currently, Ash is the General Manager of Cybersecurity and IT Operations at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), where he’s been instrumental in shaping the organisation’s cybersecurity, infrastructure and IT Operations strategy.   Rhiannon Haart is an experienced business leader and executive coach. Currently Chief of Staff at Gridware, she partners with the CEO to drive strategy and operational excellence. Previously, she coached executives at top firms like Google and held senior roles at Canva and Atlassian, including building Canva's first Admin & Operations team. Ken Shaw is back in Australia after 15 years in California, where he founded and scaled two venture-backed SaaS companies to market leadership (one B2C, one B2B). Now, he helps scale-ups grow, raise capital, and build market-leading products with a focus on AI. He has raised $40M+ USD, led M&A, and received 50+ term sheets. Ken is product-led, with expertise in PE, VC, and operations. His award-winning products include 7x PC Mag Editors’ Choice (B2C) and Gartner recognitions (B2B). 🏆 The winner will take home a 1-month membership with $200K worth of perks and discounts from Fishburners, plus $5K worth of growth consultation with a strategically matched Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, tailored to your startup’s current outlook and needs. If your startup is involved in cybersecurity or has a related tech solution, this is your chance to pitch in front of investors and industry experts. Applications for the pitch night closing tomorrow apply now! (Link in the comments 👇 ) Get your tickets for the night: https://lnkd.in/gJ95-d75 Jeremy Rowe Majella Campbell Martin Karafilis Doğuş (Dosh) Domanic

Attention Founders ❗ Applications are now open until Friday, November 8th, for Cybersecurity Pitch Night with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand! The winner will take home a 1-month membership with $200K worth of perks and discounts from Fishburners, plus $5K worth of growth consultation with a strategically matched Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, tailored to your startup’s current outlook and needs. If your startup is involved in cybersecurity or has a related tech solution, this is your chance to pitch in front of investors and industry experts. Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your innovation! You can apply using the link below to secure your spot and be part of an electrifying evening. Apply from here > https://lnkd.in/gTQ8jrKn Good luck, and see you on stage! Jeremy Rowe Suzy Sotirias Martin Karafilis Startmate Antler Startmate Vanta

Last Thursday, in partnership with Fishburners, we held the Battle of the Founders 🎙️🎉 This is the third year we've run this competition in Sydney, and undoubtedly each year continues to get better and better - from audience engagement to pitch quality, it truly is a night not to be missed. A huge congratulations to the Battle of the Founders winner Health Hunter for delivering an excellent pitch and taking home first place 🏆 Well done to all finalists - Meitheal Services, kippy.ai - AI Language Tutor, Zable Health, Fly On E Sustainable Aviation, and The Laundry Lady. Thank you to our judges Jayden Basha, Robin Holt and Katie Heathcote for sharing their expertise with us. A very special mention to our MC, Clive Mayhew - your energy brings life to the competition! Lastly, thank you to our sponsors - Drew Lambert and Jigsaw Agency Co. Your contribution to the prize made the competition all the more exciting. To learn more about the Battle of the Founders, click here: https://lnkd.in/d9PuY5ix We'll see you at the Battle of the Founders next year 💪 Doğuş (Dosh) Domanic Majella Campbell #pitchcompetition #pitchnight #competitionwinner #startupevent #raisingcapital #equitycrowdfunding #crowdfunding

Unlock the Future of AI in Marketing with InnovAItor! 🚀 Join us at Fishburners for a dynamic session on AI-powered marketing workflows. Discover how to create better, faster, and more cost-effective advertising, whether you’re a startup founder or a CMO. Expect: ✨ Insightful debates led by industry experts 🤖 Live demos of generative AI tools 🤝 Networking with AI leaders, startups, and corporates 📈 Practical insights into AI-driven growth strategies Speakers include Cameron Luby (Optus), Vinetha Manthena (ex-Commonwealth Bank), Patrick (Pasquale) Guerrera (M&C Saatchi Group), and more. InnovAItor is brought to you by Lucio Ribeiro, Vijay Solanki🦄🚀🏔️ Solanki, and M&C Saatchi Group. 📅 Don’t miss this chance to bridge the gap between startups and corporates with Gen AI. Register now 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/g4w6BstW #ai #marketing #innovation #generativeaI

Come explore the intersections of Sports and AI tomorrow at a fireside chat with myself, Clive Mayhew and Steve Nouri! Event is live streamed on Linkedin OR if you're in Sydney, live in person at Fishburners. Come connect with us at Fishburners at 9AM AEST. Tickets are required as space is limited. Link to the tickets below: https://lnkd.in/gt6JNfbY

The Battle of the Founders is tomorrow! We can't wait to see our six incredible finalists pitch on stage 🙌🏻 If you haven't got your ticket yet, there's still a few spots available. Come along to Fishburners in Sydney and join us for an unforgettable evening. Secure your spot here: https://lnkd.in/g6krMZNU Jigsaw Agency Co Drew Lambert #pitchcompetition #pitchnight #pitchevent #battleofthefounders #startupevent #startupcommunity #investing #crowdfunding #raisingcapital

We're excited to announce the Battle of the Founders 2024, in partnership with OnMarket! 🎙️ This year's finalists are set to impress, with innovative solutions ready to take the stage at Fishburners: Meet the Six Finalists: Brianna Vidal from Health Hunter 🏥: Connecting individuals with chronic and preventative healthcare providers, ensuring better access to the care they need. Susan Toft from The Laundry Lady 🧺: Simplifying laundry with a convenient mobile service, delivering next-day solutions for homes and businesses across Sydney. Matthew Gregory from Zable Health 💡: Improving patient outcomes by creating clearer, more efficient pathways to care through a healthcare platform. Korum E (The Electric Plane Guy) from Fly On E Sustainable Aviation ✈️🔋: Making electric air travel as accessible as booking a rideshare, electrifying the future of aviation in Australia. Steve Olesansky from kippy.ai - AI Language Tutor 💬: A conversational language app that helps users practice real-world scenarios, from job interviews to vacation shopping. Krysti-Lee Patterson from Meitheal Services 💊📚: Delivering educational content and strategic guidance to pharmacies and pharmaceutical companies. Winner will receive the chance to raise capital via equity crowdfunding, with PR campaigns, digital marketing, and intermediary support all included—at no upfront cost. 😎 🗓️ Mark your calendars! The event will be on 24th of October at Fishburners. Secure your spot and get your early bird tickets now! 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/g6krMZNU This is a chance to see these amazing founders pitch to an esteemed judging panel, including Creel Price, Katie Heathcote, and Robin Holt. Don’t miss out on the excitement! 🚀 Sponsors: Jigsaw Agency Co Drew Lambert Cassandra Diamantis Tim Eisenhauer Harry Brabrook Issac Newbold

Gotta LOVE that founder hustle ❤️ No way I don't meet a founding team like that 🔥

The power of spaces. Running into ⚡️ Michael Batko at Fishburners

Thanks to Tibo Roumagoux and Bondi Pitch Club @ Bistro Chouchou for hosting this amazing event in our space! Keep an eye on our upcoming events for more 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/giPzCkEr