What we’re about
Silicon Beach Melbourne
Empowering Founders
Silicon Beach Melbourne (SBM) is the Melbourne community of Silicon Beach Group Ltd., a “for purpose” company with a mission to “Empower Founders” around Australia. We are an informal group for anyone interested in founding or working in startups, dev/design in web/mobile tech, IoT, freelancing, investing or working with people in that space. We are a diverse bunch covering all ages, backgrounds and first point of call for newcomers to the startup community in Melbourne.
Watch past 90second pitches and all our past events on our YouTube channel Silicon Beach TV.
Our regular monthly SBM Pitch Night happens on the first Thursday night of every month. They usually attract around 100 - 150 Silicon Beachers. They are FREE networking events purposely kept very unstructured, so that our members can chat and get to know each other over a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic).
Main feature is the 90 second pitch segment where anyone is encouraged to pitch their idea, startup, app or whatever. This is an excellent way to get used to pitching and get feedback from a bunch of non judgemental peers.
SBM is about you, we provide you the platform that will enable you to be that awesome startup founder, tech founder, coder, freelancer or whoever you want to be.
Upcoming events
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Founders Walk 🚶+ Coffee ☕- Luma RSVP (SBM X UC)
Carlton Gardens, Carlton Street, Carlton, AUEvery month a bunch of founders go for a walk then coffee/brunch. That's it. That's the event. Come along!
1. Register at: Founders Walk · Luma
2. Join the Strava group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1209413
3. Bring a 1 or more friends along, and be in to win free coffee you and your friends! We have limited spaces, so RSVP at your earliest.Event Agenda:
10 am - - Meet at the pin shown on the map, near the Imax on the left of the Melbourne Museum entrance.
10:15am - We will intro ourselves in circles.
10:30am - We then walk together for 40 minutes to 1 hour.
11 am - Travel to a nearby restaurant for brunch/coffee
11:15 am - Have brunch/coffee at Brunetti's Carlton.
12:00 am - Wrap up and start to leave
All founders & creators (freelancers) are welcome to join.5 attendees
Growing with Sales & Marketing Powered by AI | In Months, Not Years
Inspire, 41 Stewart Street, Richmond, AULooking to scale effectively or struggling to keep up with content, leads or paid campaigns?
This isn’t just another AI hype session. It’s a practical, demo-rich event that shows you exactly how founders and lean teams are automating one month of content in hours, scaling their ads, and growing smarter, without hiring big teams or needing technical skills.
Whether you're focused on Instagram, LinkedIn, SEO, websites, or apps, this is your roadmap to faster, better growth powered by AI.## Why Attend
- Learn how to automate a full month of content in just a few hours
- Discover how to launch AI-powered paid ads that actually convert
- Find out which tools save time, reduce spend, and drive results
- Ask the hard questions you’ve been holding back — from tool stacks to strategy
- Leave with live-tested tactics, not theory
- Connect with founders, marketers, and creatives on the same journey
## What to Expect
✨ Jargon-Free Insights
No fluff. Just clear, real-world advice from those using AI every day
📈 Actionable Case Studies
Hear how small teams and solo founders are getting real results using AI for growth
🍴 Food & Drinks Provided
We’ve got the food and drinks covered. You bring the stories, we’ll bring the energy## Format of the Night
💻 Live Demos (depending on time)
Watch tools in action across content, paid ads, SEO, workflows, and funnels
🎤 Keynote from Yavuz Uragun
Founder of urauto.io shares how to connect technical innovation to business results, with a focus on practical AI and automation strategy
📈 Panel: Real-World Success Stories
See how lean teams and solo founders are using AI to boost conversions, cut costs, and reclaim their time
🙋 Open Q&A
Ask anything. From AI tools and pricing to workflow automation and implementation blockers
🍴 Networking + Food & Drinks
Grab a plate and connect with others exploring the same growth journey## What We’ll Cover
- How to use AI to generate social content that actually converts
- Automating your paid ads and building smarter funnels
- Website and SEO optimisation tools that save hours
- Scaling app-based and service businesses with lean systems
- Knowing when to automate and when to keep the human touch
- Emerging trends shaping AI-powered sales and marketing
Keynote from Yavuz Uragun
Founder of urauto.io shares how to connect technical innovation to business results, with a focus on practical AI and automation strategy
📈 Panel: Real-World Success Stories
See how lean teams and solo founders are using AI to boost conversions, cut costs, and reclaim their time
🙋 Open Q&A
Ask anything. From AI tools and pricing to workflow automation and implementation blockers
🍴 Networking + Food & Drinks
Grab a plate and connect with others exploring the same growth journey## Meet the Speakers
Kanji Low
AI Strategist, Founder of Synapze AI, and COO at Presence
Kanji helps purpose-led startups and growing brands build AI-powered marketing systems that drive meaningful growth without tech overwhelm. He’s reached thousands of founders with practical insights that make AI feel more accessible and less abstract.
Mia Bowyer
CEO of Automate Social, Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and AI Keynote Speaker
Mia built an AI system that cuts 80% of manual work behind social media ads. She’s led global campaigns for Microsoft, the UN, and the World Bank, raised over $700K for social causes, and helped founders hit their first $100K months using AI systems that feel like power tools, not rocket science.
Yavuz Uragun
Founder of urauto.io and Specialist in Automation, Analytics, and LLMs
Yavuz blends psychology, programming, and business thinking to help companies implement AI responsibly and effectively. At urauto.io, he’s building tools that turn complexity into clarity, helping early-stage teams automate systems that scale with them.RSVP on luma to complete your booking:Growing with Sales & Marketing Powered by AI | In Months, Not Years (No Tech Skills Needed) · Luma
4 attendeesFounders Walk 🚶+ Coffee ☕- Luma RSVP (SBM X UC)
Carlton Gardens, Carlton Street, Carlton, AUEvery month a bunch of founders go for a walk then coffee/brunch. That's it. That's the event. Come along!
1. Register at: Founders Walk · Luma
2. Join the Strava group: https://www.strava.com/clubs/1209413
3. Bring a 1 or more friends along, and be in to win free coffee you and your friends! We have limited spaces, so RSVP at your earliest.Event Agenda:
10 am - - Meet at the pin shown on the map, near the Imax on the left of the Melbourne Museum entrance.
10:15am - We will intro ourselves in circles.
10:30am - We then walk together for 40 minutes to 1 hour.
11 am - Travel to a nearby restaurant for brunch/coffee
11:15 am - Have brunch/coffee at Brunetti's Carlton.
12:00 am - Wrap up and start to leave
All founders & creators (freelancers) are welcome to join.3 attendees
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