VIP Meet & Greet with Melbourne Mentors, Alumni, Founders, Venture Partners

As the ANZ Australia New Zealand Spring 2026 program gets ready to launch, don't miss this exclusive VIP Meet & Greet with Melbourne Mentors, Portfolio startup founders (Alumni), current founders, future founders, venture partners, and fellow applicants. This invitation-only event gives you the chance to connect, share insights, and access the FI network. Whether you're applying or considering enrolling, engage with local leaders, alumni, and mentors in a focused, high-value setting. Build relationships, ask questions, and get expert advice to accelerate your startup. Space is limited, so secure your spot today.

❯ Guest Speakers include:

• Sameer Babbar (Director, SVB Group)
• Alex Sy (Managing Director, ATLAS Business Consulting and Mentoring Services)
• Kirstin Schneider (CEO, Product Builder & Tech Founder, Hyfen8)

❯ What You'll Learn:

• Meet local mentors, alumni, current founders, future founders, and venture partners.
• Casual face to face networking to ask any questions about the August 2026 to November 2026 cohort of Founder Institute ANZ
• Exclusive details about the local FI program in ANZ
• Insights into the Founder Institute accelerator experience from Mentors, Founders, and Alumni
• The importance of building relationships within the FI network
• Tips for leveraging FI's resources to rapidly grow your startup
• An opportunity for personalized feedback and Q&A with key figures from the FI network

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❯❯ Venue details will be shared privately. Those who have applied to Founder Institute can access the location via the Founder Institute ANZ