What we’re about
Entrepreneurial spirit is a mindset. It's an attitude and approach to thinking that actively seeks out change, rather than waiting to adapt to change. It's a mindset that embraces critical questioning, innovation, service and continuous improvement.
Entrepreneurial thinking is about recognising opportunities in the marketplace and understanding how and when to capitalise on them. Becoming an entrepreneur is not necessarily an inherent trait. It takes time to train yourself to use your talents and experience to see opportunities where others do not.
Underpinned by a lean startup approach, it's not easy growing a global company from a regional city, so join us to learn from others who are on the same journey, and some who have achieved spectacular success. Lean Startup methods provide a structured and disciplined approach to launching new products and services including starting new enterprises. These concepts are designed to reduce market risks and sidestep the need for large amounts of initial project funding and expensive product launches and failures.
You might have a startup or side hustle, be self-employed or a sub-contractor, run a small business, be scaling up or seen as a standout business. Regular meetups will connect you to members are on the same path as yourself, investors, innovation leaders, ecosystem members, skilled professionals, government representatives and advisers.
Upcoming events
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Leading with Impact & Innovation Networking Event
Ironwood Institute, Level 3/112-118 Rundle Mall, Adelaide, AUPlease RSVP for tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/leading-with-impact-innovation-networking-event-tickets-1967908971709?aff=oddtdtcreator
Education & Entrepreneurship, Energy & Industry, Environment & Nature Positive, Leadership & Learning, VET & TVET, Wellbeing & Workforce
Location: Ironwood Institute, Level 3/112-118 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000
As the year draws to a close, join leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and innovators for an evening that celebrates impact, insight, and inclusion.
Hosted at Ironwood Institute, recently named South Australia’s Small Training Provider of the Year, this event recognises excellence in industry collaboration, capability building, and innovation in vocational education and workforce development.
Co-presented with Ironwood, Workforce BluePrint, this gathering is about real conversations and shared experiences that inspire practical change.
The evening explores the themes of Leading with Impact and Innovation across five interlinked domains:
- Education and Entrepreneurship: driving creative learning ecosystems and new business models
- Energy and Industry: fostering sustainable growth and circular innovation with a nature positive approach to the environment
- Leadership and Learning: building confident, authentic, and courageous leaders
- Wellbeing and Workforce Futures: shaping workplaces where people and purpose thrive
- Inclusive Practice and Professional Growth: embracing fearless leadership with empathy and equity
### Highlights
- Short, Insightful Talks from experienced leaders representing partner organisations
- Interactive Conversations on designing learning experiences, mentoring with gravitas, immersive experiences and embedding inclusion
- Networking Across Sectors – meet industry partners, innovators, educators, and workforce professionals
- Celebration of Achievement – a relaxed end-of-year reflection with the Ironwood Institute community and Meetups network
Ideal for professionals in:
- Learning and Development (L&D)
- Education (Schools, Higher Education) and Vocational Education and Training (VET/TVET)
- HR, DEI, and Organisational Development
- Workforce Strategy, Consulting, and Coaching
- People involved in Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneruship, Business and Innovation
Whether you’re leading teams, designing programs, or shaping workforce futures, you’ll leave with fresh insights, meaningful connections, and actionable ideas for 2026.
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