Startup Data Science

Interested in hearing from some successful Data Science start-ups and learning from their experiences? Come along to this exciting joint event between Data Science Melbourne and Startup Victoria which is taking place during 'Startup Week'.

Data Science Melbourne encourages Data Scientists to be entrepreneurial; be this setting up your own company or venturing out on your own as a contractor. This session will inspire those budding entrepreneurs to get in action and make their idea a reality.

The format of the evening will be an panel discussion where 4 Data Science entrepreneurs will share their startup journeys, their highs and lows, their mistakes and some key learnings to set you up for success if you are also interested in starting up your own venture.

6pm: Doors open

6:00 - 6:30 - Networking, food & drinks

6:30 - 7:00 - Speaker presentations

7:00 - 7:25: Panel discussion

7:25 - 7:45 - Audience Q&A

7:45 onwards - networking

Panelists:

Dylan Smith (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan-smith-b847441) - Rubix Consulting (http://rubixconsulting.com.au/)

Scott Julian (https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottjulian) - Effective Measure (http://www.effectivemeasure.com/) , Gyde (http://gyde.tv/)

Alison Hardacre (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alisonhardacre) - HealthKit (https://www.healthkit.com/)

Christina Chen (https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinachencc) - Free2Grow

To find Inspire9, take the train to Richmond (next stop from Flinders St) and exit onto Stewart St. Inspire 9 is in the mill with A.K.M. on the top a few meters down on the left, seen here (https://www.google.com/maps/@-37.8237901,144.9905971,3a,75y,112.17h,96.89t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sXomOpKtlH5-vGQPu9uFhkg!2e0!7i13312!8i6656). Take the lift to level 1.