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VC Networking: Pitch Day - Amsterdam
Tue, Jul 28, 2:00 PM**Nomad Global Hub** brings together builders, founders, and tech professionals for a night of curated networking and high-impact startup pitches. [https://luma.com/40jtdhv3](https://luma.com/40jtdhv3) With a track record of **235+ events** across **23 global cities** worldwide, we have welcomed over **5,000 attendees** and featured **1,200+ startup pitches** on our stages. We intentionally keep our meetups intimate because the best partnerships happen in focused, high-quality conversations, not in loud, overcrowded halls. **What to Expect** * **Live Tech Startup Pitches**: Watch selected early-stage founders present AI & Tech projects followed by sharp audience Q&A. * **High-Quality Networking:** Connect with a hand-picked audience of founders, investors, engineers, and tech leaders who value substance over small talk. * **Global Exposure:** Join a community that bridges **23 tech hubs worldwide**, providing you with a network that extends far beyond a single city. **Who Should Join** * Founders & Co-Founders looking for peers, feedback, investors and collaborators. * Tech Professionals & Builders seeking a high-quality community. * Ambitious Individuals ready to dive into the AI & Startup ecosystem. **For Investors** Active investors and VC partners are welcome to join the event and scout for early-stage talent, meet other investors, and see what teams are building. To access the startup database, please fill out the **[Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUkSdbmDb_tchKrZNf2A4c6HjrPLd87Ub3W-5WPfOgsszI9Q/viewform)** and ensure you have purchased a ticket. **For Pitching Startups** Selected startups gain live stage time and visibility within our global network among our database of investors. Purchase a Speaker Ticket to pitch, submit your **[Pitch Deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ1fGVQ-br2hQQnSsq7zz5XCAEvN5FfaYfJ7VSppMkujV8YQ/viewform)** and ensure it is accessible for viewers. **Nomad Global Hub \| 235\+ Events \| 23 Cities** *Note: To support our venue partner, we kindly encourage every guest to purchase at least one drink at the bar during the event.*
Business with Purpose. Leadership with Heart.
Wed, Jul 15, 12:00 AMStarting or growing a business can be one of the most exciting and challenging journeys you'll ever undertake. While entrepreneurship offers freedom and opportunity, it can also feel isolating without the right community around you. Join **Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs**, part of the **Sarina Russo Group**, as the proud sponsor of the **Small Business Morning Tea** at the Western Sydney Startup Hub. Whether you're exploring your first business idea, launching a startup, growing an established business, or reinventing your career, you'll find a supportive community of people seeking practical insights, trusted connections, accountability, or simply the encouragement to take your next step. You'll be welcomed into a community that believes business can be a powerful force for positive change. This is a space for honest conversations, meaningful connections, and shared learning with people who understand what it means to build something from the ground up. Bring your questions, ideas, challenges, and ambitions. Share what's working, learn from others' experiences, discover new opportunities for collaboration, and build relationships that extend well beyond a single conversation. Come for the coffee. Stay for the conversations. Leave with new perspectives, valuable connections, and the confidence to keep building the future you want to create. **ABOUT** ***Sarina Russo***, Founder of Sarina Russo Group, [https://www.sarinarusso.com.au](https://www.sarinarusso.com.au/) Passion, persistence and self-belief transformed Sarina from a fired legal secretary into a fired-up international entrepreneur in education, training, recruitment and property. With over 40 years of experience across education, employment and training, the Sarina Russo Group has supported thousands of Australians to build skills, access opportunities and take the next step in their career or business journey. Through their entrepreneurship and self-employment programs, **Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs** works with aspiring and existing business owners to explore new opportunities, build confidence and take practical steps toward starting, running and growing a business. ๐๏ธ Register to attend: ๐๐ฝ [https://events.humanitix.com/small-biz-morning-tea](https://events.humanitix.com/small-biz-morning-tea) ๐ Entry is free, with complimentary food and beverages provided.
VC Networking: Pitch Day โ Melbourne
Wed, Jul 29, 2:00 PM**Nomad Global Hub** brings together builders, founders, and tech professionals for a night of curated networking and high-impact startup pitches. [https://luma.com/7u25j79t](https://luma.com/7u25j79t) With a track record of **235+ events** across **23 global cities** worldwide, we have welcomed over **5,000 attendees** and featured **1,200+ startup pitches** on our stages. We intentionally keep our meetups intimate because the best partnerships happen in focused, high-quality conversations, not in loud, overcrowded halls. **What to Expect** * **Live Tech Startup Pitches**: Watch selected early-stage founders present AI & Tech projects followed by sharp audience Q&A. * **High-Quality Networking:** Connect with a hand-picked audience of founders, investors, engineers, and tech leaders who value substance over small talk. * **Global Exposure:** Join a community that bridges **23 tech hubs worldwide**, providing you with a network that extends far beyond a single city. **Who Should Join** * Founders & Co-Founders looking for peers, feedback, investors and collaborators. * Tech Professionals & Builders seeking a high-quality community. * Ambitious Individuals ready to dive into the AI & Startup ecosystem. **For Investors** Active investors and VC partners are welcome to join the event and scout for early-stage talent, meet other investors, and see what teams are building. To access the startup database, please fill out the **[Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUkSdbmDb_tchKrZNf2A4c6HjrPLd87Ub3W-5WPfOgsszI9Q/viewform)** and ensure you have purchased a ticket. **For Pitching Startups** Selected startups gain live stage time and visibility within our global network among our database of investors. Purchase a Speaker Ticket to pitch, submit your **[Pitch Deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ1fGVQ-br2hQQnSsq7zz5XCAEvN5FfaYfJ7VSppMkujV8YQ/viewform)** and ensure it is accessible for viewers. **Nomad Global Hub \| 235\+ Events \| 23 Cities** *Note: To support our venue partner, we kindly encourage every guest to purchase at least one drink at the bar during the event.*
SEE ME - Transform from โcamera shyโ to owning the frame
Wed, Jul 22, 7:30 AMCreatives who build lasting careers aren't just good at their craft. They let people in. The opportunity for connection often starts with a photo. Your face on your digital platforms or in publicity for your projects. Being photographed is a chance to share something real and authentic about ourselves โ our passion, our personality, our intent. But most of us struggle to share those things with the lens. And while you're hiding behind your work, your competitors are building personal relationships with your potential clients, collaborators and audiences. This deeply immersive workshop is designed to unlock your connection to any camera. To guide you through a transformative experience โ from camera shy to owning the frame. Raf is a sound designer, eighteen months into a freelance career that should be going better than it is. The people who've worked with him love working with him. He's sharp, easy to collaborate with, passionate about what sound can do. But none of that comes through online, where the next client is making decisions. He tells himself the work should speak for itself. And it does โ to the people who've already heard it. Everyone else scrolls past. His website has no photo. His LinkedIn is a grey silhouette. His Instagram is waveforms and session screenshots โ technically impressive, completely impersonal. Then someone asks him a question that reframes everything: What do you want people to feel when they find you? Not how he looks. What he wants to communicate. Raf realises the camera isn't a mirror โ it's a window into his world. A way to let someone across the city, or across the country, feel something about him before they've heard a single track. He stops thinking about being photographed and starts thinking about being found. He walks out with headshots that capture the person his collaborators already know โ and that everyone else is about to meet. **THIS WORKSHOP IS FOR:** * Anyone who feels awkward when a camera is pointed at them * Anyone trying to build audiences, collaborations and client lists - who understand that people hire people, not portfolios * Anyone who need photos that feel like them, not like a stock image * Anyone who's ever been told "you should put yourself out there more" **YOU'LL WALK AWAY WITH:** * A professional headshot * A shift in how you experience being photographed * A clear sense of what you want people to feel when they find you online * The confidence that comes from being truly seen by a room full of people who get it * New connections and relationships #### **ABOUT THE FACILITATORS** ***Jonathan Lee*** is an Experience Artist and Founder of Utopia Rising โ a movement of immersive social experiences that strip away labels, reduce barriers, and invite people to be their most expressive selves. ***Si Dikkenberg*** is Launch Pad Creative's Creator-in-Residence and has spent 30 years helping real people shine on camera. ๐๏ธ Register to attend: ๐๐ฝ [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/see-me-transform-from-camera-shy-to-owning-the-frame-tickets-1991665172144](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/see-me-transform-from-camera-shy-to-owning-the-frame-tickets-1991665172144) *This event is brought to you by Launch Pad Creative. We help the creatives of Western Sydney to build sustainable businesses and careers through innovation and entrepreneurship.*
Automate Your Business with AI Agents โ AI OS Build Day
Fri, Jul 24, 11:30 PMThis is a paid event. There is a limited number of Early Bird tickets at $149 until 18th July, after which the Standard Ticket price is $199. If the event is sold out, get the tickets on Eventbrite: [https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/automate-your-business-with-ai-agents-ai-os-build-day-tickets-1991022202003](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/automate-your-business-with-ai-agents-ai-os-build-day-tickets-1991022202003) **"I'm ready to automate my business and build AI Agents โ not just hear about them."** Sound familiar? You're ready for the next step. In this full-day flagship, you'll set up a **Business AI OS** โ the foundational system that holds a business's context, memory, and tool connections, and powers every AI Agent that runs on it. By the end of the day, you'll have built **two example AI Agents** on a Business AI OS (Operations in the morning, Social Media Automation in the afternoon), seen how they reinforce each other, and walk out with the option to book a free 1-hour follow-up consultation to map your next step. **What You'll Walk Out With** * **A working Business AI OS** set up on a real business scenario โ the foundational layer that everything else builds on * **Two example AI Agents** running on the Business AI OS โ Operations in the morning, Social Media Automation in the afternoon * **Hands-on experience** with how Agentic AI workflows reinforce each other and compound productivity * **A deeper foundation** in what makes Agentic AI work for a small and medium business owner * **An optional free 1-hour AI consultation** with our Young AI Engineers โ to map out your next step **Who This Is For** * SME owners and founders ready to invest a full day building hands-on with Agentic AI * Small and medium business owners wanting to set up the foundational system that everything else builds on * Anyone curious about how Western Sydney businesses are already running on Agentic AI **What to Expect** * **Background** โ what a Business AI OS is and why it's the foundation of running on Agentic AI * **Demo** โ a live walk-through of a Business AI OS in action * **Two Hands-on Projects** โ set up the Business AI OS in the morning (with an example Operations Agent), extend it with example Social Media Automation in the afternoon, all on a real business scenario * **Lunch + Networking** โ meet other Western Sydney founders running on AI Agents * **Next Steps** โ share-back and the option to book your free 1-hour AI consultation with our Young AI Engineers **Run on AI Agents Series โ July 2026** * **Sat 4 Jul** ยท Automate Your Business Operations with AI Agents * **Sat 11 Jul** ยท Automate Your Content Creation and Social Media with AI Agents * **Sat 18 Jul** ยท Automate Your Marketing and Sales with AI Agents * **Sat 25 Jul** ยท Automate Your Business with AI Agents โ AI OS Build Day *(full-day flagship)* **FAQ** * *What is a Business AI OS?* Think of it like a personal AI operating system for the business owner โ the foundational layer that knows the business (context, knowledge, memory) and connects to your tools, so it can spawn the right AI Agent for whatever task needs doing. One foundation, many possibilities. * *Do I need to know anything about AI before I come?* The Build Day moves faster than the 2-hour tasters. We recommend attending at least one June taster first if you're brand new to AI โ but it's not required. * *Do I need to bring a laptop?* No โ WSTI provides a workstation for project activity. Bring your own if you'd like to keep tinkering afterward. * *What platform do you use?* We work with Claude Code and Claude Cowork โ the same approach can be applied with other Agentic AI tools and platforms too. * *Do I need an AI licence to join?* No โ WSTI provides everything you need to use during the workshop. * *Is lunch included?* Yes. * *What's the free 1-hour AI consultation?* After Build Day, every attendee is offered an optional 1-hour follow-up consultation โ a chance to talk about your actual business, get personalised guidance, and map out the right next step. Take it up if it's useful; no pressure if not. ### **Notice of Photography and Filming** By entering this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of such media for promotional purposes by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform a WSTI team member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Claude Code from Zero to Hero 201: Turn Messy Work Into Smart Workflows
Tue, Jul 21, 8:00 AMThe professionals who get the most out of AI aren't using it as a smarter search engine, they've taught it their workflow. In this hands-on 201 workshop, you'll build reusable Claude "skills", connect the tools you already use, and automate the recurring tasks that eat your calendar. Less busywork. Better output. More time for the work that matters. **What You'll Do** * Turn a messy spreadsheet into a polished, presentable report in minutes, that frustrating kind that usually eats your afternoon. * Build a reusable skill: your personalised workflow that Claude executes on demand without re-prompting. * Connect the tools you already use, calendar, social, messaging, so it helps where your work actually happens. * Set up a recurring digest or weekly summary that arrives without you lifting a finger. **You'll Walk Out With** * A polished work output created during the session. * A reusable workflow you can apply again. * A stronger understanding of how AI can reduce repetitive work. * More confidence turning information into useful business outputs. * A practical next step toward automation. **Who This Is For** * Working professionals who deal with reports, admin, documents or research. * Consultants and freelancers who want to produce better outputs faster. * Founders and operators who want to streamline repeat work. * People who have tried AI and want to use it more systematically. * Anyone with basic AI experience who wants to move from prompting to a Claude Code based workflow design. * 101 is helpful, but not required. You can drop into 201 directly if you already have basic confidence using AI tools. **Event Details** **๐ Tuesday 21 July 2026** **๐ 6:00โ8:30 PM** **๐ Western Sydney Startup Hub, 5 Fleet Street, North Parramatta** **๐ฏ Level 201 ยท Intermediate ยท Basic AI familiarity helpful** **Tickets** **$29 per session ($19 for Early-Bird).** No prerequisite, each session stands alone. Attending all three gives you the full arc from setup to full autonomous workflows. **Included:** * Laptop access during the workshop & Claude and AI access ready to use (Worth $20). * Guided hands-on exercises. * Practical examples for real work. * Support and love from the WSTI team. * Bring your own laptop and Claude Pro licence if you prefer, but you do not need to. Less admin chaos. More workflow magic. More time for the work that lights you up. Grab your ticket and walk out with a reusable AI workflow you can put to work the very next day โจ
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