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Australia Asia Business Investment Network Monthly Meet Up
Sat, Feb 28, 12:00 AMWelcome to our meet up, where we unite, share and chat about day-to-day life, goals and plans, strategies, work life balance, business and investment opportunities. Smart casual attire. Agenda Session 1: Introduction Session 2: Five-minute introductory presentation by participants Session 3: Networking Session Session 4: Closing Remarks ** Join our Asia Wealth Connect (AWC) community for support, opportunities and collaboration at https://www.asiawealthconnect.com.au Hope to see you there.
Fishburners Female Founder Pitch Night
Thu, Feb 26, 7:00 AM**[THIS IS A PAID EVENT PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR TICKET FROM HERE.](https://events.humanitix.com/female-founder-pitch-night/tickets)**[ ](https://events.humanitix.com/female-founder-pitch-night/tickets) ## **Fishburners Female Founder Pitch Night** ## This is how Fishburners is opening 2026. We’re opening the year by putting **female founders on stage**. Off the back of the launch of the latest iteration of The Ascent Project at the end of 2025, we’re excited to be shining light on the incredible work of the startups we’re looking to support On **February 26**, Fishburners is hosting the **Female Founder Pitch Night**, a deliberate opening statement for 2026 and a signal of where we’re putting our weight, our energy, and our platform. This night is about founders who are building. Founders who are raising. Founders who are ready to be seen, backed, and taken seriously. *** ## **What this event is** A female-only pitch night hosted by **Fishburners**, Australia’s largest startup community. Selected female founders will pitch their businesses in front of investors, operators, ecosystem leaders, and peers who are here to listen, engage, and support, not judge from the sidelines. Come and see real founders, real companies, and real opportunity. *** ## **Why this night matters** Fishburners has supported over **35,000 entrepreneurs**, helped startups raise **$1B+**, and hosted **15,800+ events** since 2011. As we step into 2026, we’re being explicit about our priorities. We are loudly, visibly, and at scale backing female founders. This pitch night sets the tone for the year ahead and leads directly into the next iteration of **The Ascent Project**, Australia’s largest coordinated effort to fund and empower female founders. The last Ascent cohort did far more than just participate. They achieved and then some. They raised capital. They won awards. They entered accelerators. They built real traction. This pitch night is the front door. *** ## **Who should be in the room** **Female founders** * Apply to pitch if you’re building a startup and ready to put it in front of the ecosystem. * Attend if you want to learn, connect, and see what’s possible when women back women. **Investors, operators, and ecosystem supporters** * Come to discover talent early. * Come to listen. * Come to back what matters. *** ## **What you get from attending** * Live pitches from female founders building ambitious companies * Direct exposure to founders ahead of the next Ascent Project cohort * Connection with Australia’s startup ecosystem in a focused, high-signal environment * A clear view of where Fishburners is taking its platform in 2026 *** ## **Event details** **Date:** February 26, 2026 **Time:** 6:00 – 9:00pm **Location:** The Collider, 477 Pitt Street, Sydney *** ## **What to do next** * **Female founders:** [Register and apply to pitch.](https://airtable.com/appM3HBc3eoPUC7xv/pagFa5ESY38lwaOAW/form) * **Supporters and investors:** Register and be in the room. * **Everyone:** Share this with a founder who should be on stage. This is not a side event. This is the opening statement. We’ll see you there.
Inner West Italian Conversation for all levels
Wed, Feb 25, 7:00 AMCiao amici, our regular meeting will now be held on the last Wednesday of each month starting at 6pm
Ask us anything FI Australia Directors and Alumni
Tue, Feb 17, 6:30 AMDon't miss this event if you're considering enrolling in the upcoming Australia Summer 2026 program. Now is a great time to join this in-person 'Meet and Greet' event with Australia Founder Institute Directors, Mentors, and Alumni. Get to know the people that help entrepreneurs get to traction and funding in the program. Ask questions about the accelerator, how to best leverage FI's resources, and how to build a great, fundable business. **❯ Guest Speakers include:** * Neil Smith (CTO, Simple KYC) * Paul Krajewski (Product Management professional, Co-Director Founder Institute Australia+NZ) * Benjamin Chong (Partner, Right Click Capital) **❯ What You'll Learn** * More information about the local FI Program * What the accelerator experience is like * The types of Mentors and Founders who are part of the local program * Focused on answering your specific questions **❯❯ This is an in-person event, so be sure to RSVP at https://fi.co/e/387159/meetup to secure your spot and receive further details.**
Find your Co-Founder or New Hire - AI Edition (Ecosystem Event)
Wed, Feb 18, 6:00 AM**Note: This is a local innovation ecosystem event hosted by Western Sydney Startup Hub and Investment NSW. To participate, a ticket must be purchased on humanitix ([Link](https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-find-your-co-founder-or-new-hire-fkcxey2b?_gl=1*kkqo93*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3Njk2NDE0NzkuQ2owS0NRaUFoT2ZMQmhDQ0FSSXNBSlBpb3BQMzJva0ZIUUpVek9VQzU1aXJmQWNQS0RZUk5tSl9hQ1RIdVVmMG1ldFVKQldKb0FURkhCVWFBdUQtRUFMd193Y0I.*_gcl_au*MTg3NjQ1MDQ2NS4xNzY5NjQxNDc4*_ga*Nzk0MDg2MjQ4LjE3Njk2NDE0Nzk.*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3Njk2NDE0NzkkbzEkZzEkdDE3Njk2NDE2NjQkajM2JGwwJGgw)).** Looking to find the right co-founder or team members to help your startup or scaleup navigate AI? Join us for a special **AI-focused edition** of the highly anticipated **Find your Co-Founder or New Hire** event, proudly hosted by **Western Sydney Startup Hub,** and powered by **Spacecubed.** This edition brings together founders, entrepreneurs, technical builders, product leaders, and operators — from first-time founders exploring how AI could support their business, to experienced professionals who know how to design, build, and apply AI software in real-world contexts. On **Wednesday, 18 February,** the Western Sydney Startup Hub will come alive with a vibrant mix of AI-curious and AI-experienced founders, professionals, and ecosystem players looking to form founding teams, make key early hires, or explore opportunities within startups and scaleups using AI as part of their product, operations, or growth strategy. Whether you’re searching for a technical or commercial co-founder, hiring to build out your team, or looking to join a startup navigating the AI transition, this event is designed to accelerate the right conversations and connections. The event kicks off at **5:00pm** with networking and refreshments, followed by an exclusive **fireside chat** featuring practical, accessible insights from a leading AI community builder. **Fireside Chat: Building Practical AI Startups & Communities** We’ll be joined by **Lailei Huang**, Founder and Chair of **Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI) -** Western Sydney’s largest grassroots AI community. Lailei is an AI software engineer and educator who specializes in bridging the gap between advanced AI capabilities and practical business application. Through WSTI, he has built a thriving ecosystem of over 1,800 active members, directly supporting founders and teams navigating the AI transition by unleashing the massive opportunities while avoiding associated risks. In this fireside chat, Lailei will share how founders can use AI as a genuine competitive advantage, and why the right community can dramatically accelerate your startup journey. Drawing on his experience, Lailei will unpack: * How an AI-first founder mindset, skill set, and tool stack can help you move faster, build smarter, and compete with larger teams * Why real human connections from finding a co-founder to making your first key hire are often the missing ingredient in turning AI ideas into real companies * How being part of a founder led AI community like WSTI can shorten your learning curve, surface opportunities, and help you avoid costly mistakes Expect practical insights, real examples, and a clear roadmap for using both AI and community as growth engines for your startup. Following the fireside chat, you’ll have the opportunity to pitch your ideas and connect with potential co-founders or hires in a high-energy, structured networking session designed to help you make meaningful, game-changing connections. **EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:** * **Elevator Pitches:** Showcase your business or highlight the skills you bring as a potential co-founder or early hire in concise 60-second pitches * **Founder & Team Matchmaking** Connect with founders, builders, and operators aligned around startups and scaleups where AI supports the business. * **Diversity:** This event welcomes startups and professionals from any industry, whether AI is central to your product or used to improve how your business operates **WHO SHOULD ATTEND:** * Entrepreneurs and founders building or planning a startup where AI plays a role, or exploring how AI could support their business, including those seeking co-founders or early team members * Technical and product professionals including AI engineers, data scientists, and software builders interested in applying their skills in early stage or growing teams * Operations, sales and marketing leaders looking to contribute to startups or scaleups leveraging AI for growth or efficiency * Professionals exploring carer opportunities or long term connections within startups and scaleups where AI is part of the business * Business leaders and hiring managers looking to build or expand teams navigating AI adoption **REGISTRATION CATEGORIES:** **I AM LOOKING FOR A CO-FOUNDER** * I'm building or planning a startup where AI plays a role * I want to meet co-founders with complementary skills and shared ambition * I'm early in the journey and open to exploring ideas and starting the right conversations **I AM HIRING TO BUILD OUT MY TEAM** * I'm growing a startup or scaleup and looking for early, high impact hires * I want to meet candidates across technical, product and commercial roles * I'm building a business where AI plays a role and want to connect with people who can help us grow **I AM LOOKING FOR A ROLE WITH A TECH STARTUP OR SCALEUP** * I want to join a startup or scaleup where AI is part of the business * I want to connect directly with founders and hiring decision makers * I'm looking to build long term connections within the startup ecosystem **EVENT DETAILS:** **Date:** Wednesday, 18 February, 2026 **Where:** Western Sydney Startup Hub, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta **Guest arrival, drinks & nibbles:** 5:00pm – 5:30pm **Welcome and fireside chat**: 5:30pm – 6:00pm **60 sec elevator pitches:** 6:00pm – 7:00pm **Networking drinks & canapes:** 7:00pm – 8:00pm Don't miss this opportunity to build the founding and early teams that will shape the next generation of AI powered startups. Register now and take the next step in your growth journey. We look forward to welcoming you to this event! *By attending this event, you consent that you may be photographed and recorded on video. These photos and videos may be used for marketing and promotional purposes in the future. If you have any concerns please let the team know upon arrival.*
Regular Tuesday:Language Exchange, Mingle, Make new friends (Happy Hr all night)
Tue, Feb 17, 7:00 AM**🙋♀️**Welcome to our Tuesday Social + language exchange meetup. Meet people from many countries and make new friends. 👉We always have between 20 - 60 people attending our Tuesday event since this event is listed in 3 different meetup groups. 👉This is a great opportunity to learn to speak English with native and non-native speakers. Many English speakers, Europeans, Chinese, Japanese, Koreans, and other Asians attend our fun and friendly party. 👉It is suitable for international students, working holiday people, professional ex-pats, and local Australians. 🍺: Discounted $6 house beers and wines 🍸: Extra cost for cocktails and spirit 🍲: Food available is to purchase at the bistro bar 🆔 Please carry your physical Photo ID (DIGITISED photo ID not accepted) at the door. It is a bar and you are legally required to present proper ID on request. 👉**Location**: Upstairs in front of the main bar in Shark Hotel (Entrance: Opposite Yasaka Ramen) Remark\*\* Our community is aiming to build a safe & inclusive group for all guests. \*\*Attendees are expected to treat ALL guests/peers with courtesy, respect and understand of their own cultural background\*\*. ""Sales pitch & pick-up activities are STRICTLY prohibited\*\*. \*\*ANY attendees\*\* with misconduct/anti-social behaviour (& made other guests feel uncomfortable) will be removed from the group without warning & \*\*report to the event platform for further action\*\*. To help us to build & preserve a peace & comfortable environment, please reach out to the leadership team if you have any issues or concerns. \*\*Your report will be 100% confidential. The leadership team reserves all rights.\*\*
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