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BLACK CIRCLE: Private operators. Real growth.

BLACK CIRCLE: Private operators. Real growth.

Tue, Jun 2, 8:30 AM
From Business Owners Sydney
4.4

**[BLACK CIRCLE: PRIVATE OPERATORS. REAL GROWTH](https://events.humanitix.com/black-circle-private-operators-real-growth)** **Date:** June 02, 2026 **Time:** 6:30 PM (90 Minutes) **Location:** TBD – Burwood, Sydney **Black Circle** is a private, curated business networking event for ambitious founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and operators who want to scale their business without becoming the operational bottleneck. This is not traditional networking. No surface-level conversations. No forced referrals. No awkward elevator pitches. **Instead, Black Circle is designed for serious business owners focused on:** * business growth * operational efficiency * delegation * leadership * execution * accountability * systems and automation * operational leverage * AI for business * scaling sustainably without burnout Each session is intentionally kept small to create deeper discussion, higher-quality connections, stronger accountability, and practical implementation. **Session Theme:** ***“What’s Quietly Slowing Your Growth?”*** This founder-focused discussion will explore: * hidden operational bottlenecks * overwhelm and time fragmentation * follow-up and consistency problems * why founders become bottlenecks * delegation mistakes that slow growth * operational leverage and productivity systems * AI, automation, and business support structures * how high-performing operators increase output without burning out The goal is not just insight. The goal is implementation. **Attendees will leave with:** * practical business growth ideas * operational clarity * stronger leadership awareness * accountability and implementation actions * new connections with growth-minded founders and operators * potential access to future curated mastermind-style sessions **This event is ideal for:** * founders * entrepreneurs * agency owners * operators * consultants * growth-focused business leaders * professionals looking to improve systems, delegation, and execution **Small room. Serious people. Real conversations.0630**

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Fishburners Investor Ready AI Pitch Night

Fishburners Investor Ready AI Pitch Night

Thu, May 28, 8:00 AM
From Fishburners - Sydney's Business Meetup Group
4.4

**GET YOUR TICKETS FROM THIS LINK:** [https://events.humanitix.com/fishburners-ai-pitch-night](https://events.humanitix.com/fishburners-ai-pitch-night) ### This is how Fishburners is opening 2026. AI is no longer just a trend. AI is the core infrastructure of the next decade’s most successful startups. At Fishburners, we aren’t just watching the shift, we are providing the platform for the founders actually building it. Following the momentum of the Female Founder Pitch Night, we are gathering the **highest-signal AI startups in the country** for a night of technical excellence, commercial ambition, and direct investor engagement. On May 28th, Fishburners is hosting the AI Pitch Night. This is a deliberate showcase of the founders moving beyond the hype to build real, scalable, and defensible AI companies. 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 curated pitch night hosted by **Fishburners**, Australia’s largest startup community, in partnership with **Chartered Accountants ANZ, Vanta, and HubSpot.** The best Australian AI startups will pitch in front of a room specifically vetted for high-level investors, operators, and ecosystem leaders. This is not a night for judging from the sidelines, it is a night for backing the future of Australian tech. Come and see real founders, real companies, and real opportunity. *** ### **Why this night matters** Fishburners has supported over **35,000 entrepreneurs** and helped startups raise **$1B+** This event isn't just about a 5-minute slide deck; it’s about the convergence of technical talent and the institutional support required to win globally. #### The last Founders who pitched did far more than just participate... They raised capital. They won awards. They built real traction. This pitch night is the front door. *** ### **Want to Pitch?** Apply to Pitch here: [https://airtable.com/appM3HBc3eoPUC7xv/pagFa5ESY38lwaOAW/form](https://airtable.com/appM3HBc3eoPUC7xv/pagFa5ESY38lwaOAW/form) *** ### **Who should be in the room** **AI Founders** * **Apply to pitch** if you are building an AI startup and are ready to put it in front of the country's most active investors. **Investors & Ecosystem Leaders** * Attend to discover vetted AI talent early. * Engage with the founders building at the frontier. * Connect with the partners providing the infrastructure for AI growth. *** ### **What you get from attending** * Live pitches from Australias most ambitious AI startups * 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:** May 28, 2026 **Time:** 6:00 – 8:30pm **Location:** The Collider, 477 Pitt Street, Sydney *** ### **What to do next** * **Supporters and investors:** Register and be in the room. * **Everyone:** Share this with a founder who should be on stage. We’ll see you there.

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🔥Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English) @ Sydney 6pm

🔥Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English) @ Sydney 6pm

Sat, May 30, 8:00 AM
From Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Meetup (Easy English)
4.7

**👉 🎥** [WATCH EVENT VIDEO](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNak_cu9CXw) **⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️** 1. **🎟️ NO TICKET = NO ENTRY** **(If you are on the WAITLIST, you cannot enter tonight.)** 2. **🪑 SIT IF EMPTY** **Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space.** 3. **📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR** **Have your confirmation email/screen ready for Chris & Kev.** **NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU!** **"The perfect Saturday night to meet new friends in a warm, relaxed atmosphere"** **✨** **1,000+ Members** **have joined across Australia** **✨** **Free Entry** **✨ Relaxed & Friendly (Not a loud party, perfect for conversation)** **Why Join Us?** * **First-timers welcome:** **About 70% of people are new every time!** * **Easy to join alone:** **Most people arrive by themselves and leave with new friends.** * **Language friendly:** **Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese & English OK 🧋** **📍** **WHEN & WHERE** **🗓 Every 2 weeks on Saturday** **🕕 6:00pm – 10:00pm** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks) Located in the heart of historic Sydney!** **🚶‍♂️ Super Easy Access: - 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station** * **8 min walk from Wynyard Station** * **Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks!** **💰 Cost: FREE** **👉** **HOW TO JOIN** **Please click "Join" on Meetup OR "Going" on Facebook.** **Follow & DM us on Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **⚠️HOUSE RULES & SAFETY POLICY** **To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, Lounge Asia has a** **ZERO TOLERANCE** **policy for the following behaviors:** * **🚫 No Solicitation:** **Any form of business recruitment, MLM, religious proselytizing, or poaching is** **STRICTLY PROHIBITED**\*\*.\*\* * **🚫 No Harassment:** **Unwanted "pick-up" activities, persistent pestering, or making others feel uncomfortable will not be tolerated.** * **Action:** **Any attendee reported for misconduct will be removed from the event immediately and banned from future events without warning.** * **Report:** **If you feel uncomfortable or see suspicious behavi** **⚠️** **IMPORTANT** **Photo ID Required: Passport or Driver’s License only (Student IDs NOT accepted).** **18+ only: The venue is a licensed bar, and ID checks are required under NSW law.** **🎁** **BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP)** **We are building an official app to connect our community safely! Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties.** **👉 [\[Join the VIP List here\]](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9)** **👥 Your Host:** **🎤** **Chris** **– Your friendly Sydney host, ready to welcome you!** **Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏** **アジア系コミュニティ&文化好きのための、シドニーで一番フレンドリーな交流会!** **"温かくリラックスした雰囲気で、最高の土曜日を新しい友人と過ごそう"** **✨** **累計1,000人\*\*\*\*以上が参加!** **✨** **入場無料** **✨ 落ち着いた雰囲気(会話を楽しめる空間です)** **【参加のメリット】** * **初参加大歓迎:** **毎回約70%が初めての方なので、すぐ馴染めます!** * **一人参加でも安心:** **ほとんどの方が一人で来場し、新しい友人を作って帰ります。** * **多言語OK:** **日本語、中国語、韓国語、台湾語、英語で交流できます 🧋** **📍** **日時と場所** **🗓 2週間ごとの土曜日開催** **🕕 18:00 – 22:00** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks)** **🚶‍♂️ アクセス抜群:** * **Circular Quay駅から徒歩5分** * **Wynyard駅から徒歩8分** **💰 参加費:無料** **👉** **参加方法** **Meetupで "Join" または Facebookで "Going" のどちらかをクリックしてください。** **Instagramをフォロー&DM:@_lounge_asia** **⚠️【禁止事項】勧誘・営業活動(MLM等)、ナンパ、迷惑行為は一切禁止です。違反者は即刻退場となります。不審な行為はすぐに主催者(Chris / Kev)までお知らせください。** **⚠️** **注意事項** **写真付き身分証が必須:パスポートまたは運転免許証のみ(学生証は不可)。** **18歳以上限定:NSW州法に基づき、会場入り口でIDチェックがあります。** **🎁** **VIPメンバー募集中** **コミュニティ専用アプリを開発中!先行アクセスや特別パーティーの招待を受け取るには、VIPリストに登録してください。** **👉** [VIP登録はこちら](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) **👥 ホスト紹介** **🎤 Chris – シドニーホストのクリスが、皆さんを温かく迎えます!** **Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏** **專為亞洲背景及喜愛亞洲文化的朋友打造,雪梨最溫馨的交流聚會!** **"在溫暖放鬆的氛圍中,與新朋友一起開啟美好的週六夜晚"** **✨ 澳洲已有超過** **1,000名\*\*\*\*成員 加入** **✨** **免費入場** **✨ 輕鬆友善(非常適合聊天交流)** **【為什麼要加入我們?】** * **歡迎新人:** **每次約有70%是新朋友,完全不用擔心!** * **一個人來也OK:** **大多數人都是獨自前往,並帶著新友誼離開。** * **語言無障礙:** **日語、中文、韓語、台語及英語皆可通 🧋** **📍** **時間與地點** **🗓 每兩週一次(週六)** **🕕 18:00 – 22:00** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks)** **🚶‍♂️ 交通極便利:** * **步行5分鐘即達 Circular Quay 站** * **步行8分鐘即達 Wynyard 站** **💰 費用:免費** **👉** **如何參加** **請在 Meetup 點選 "Join" 或在 Facebook 點選 "Going"(擇一即可)。** **並追蹤我們的 Instagram 並傳送訊息:@_lounge_asia** **⚠️【嚴禁推銷與騷擾】 禁止任何商業/傳直銷(MLM)招攬及搭訕騷擾行為。違者將被立即請離。如有問題請即時告知主辦人(Chris / Kev)。** **⚠️ 重要事項** **必須攜帶附照片的身分證件:僅限護照或駕照(不接受學生證)。** **年滿18歲:根據NSW法令,進入酒吧需進行證件核對。** **🎁 成為創始VIP成員** **我們正在開發官方專屬App!立即加入VIP名單,獲得優先下載權及未來特別派對的邀請。** **👉** [點此加入VIP名單](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) **👥 主辦人** **🎤 Chris – 我們親切的雪梨主辦人 Chris,期待見到大家!** **Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏** **아시아인들과 아시아 문화를 사랑하는 이들을 위한 시드니 최고의 커뮤니티!** **"따뜻하고 편안한 분위기에서 새로운 친구들과 함께 즐거운 토요일 밤을 보내세요"** **✨** **누적 1,000명** **이상의 멤버가 함께했습니다** **✨** **입장료 무료** **✨ 편안하고 친근한 분위기 (대화를 즐기기에 완벽한 공간)** **【참여해야 하는 이유】** * **첫 참가자 환영:** **매회 참가자의 약 70%가 새로운 분들입니다!** * **혼자 와도 괜찮아요:** **대부분 혼자 오셔서 새로운 친구를 사귀어 갑니다.** * **다양한 언어 지원:** **일본어, 중국어, 한국어, 대만어 및 영어 가능 🧋** **📍 일시 및 장소** **🗓 격주 토요일** **🕕 오후 6:00 – 10:00** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks)** **🚶‍♂️ 최고의 접근성:** * **Circular Quay 역 도보 5분** * **Wynyard 역 도보 8분** **💰 비용: 무료** **👉** **참여 방법** **Meetup에서 "Join" 또는 Facebook에서 "Going" 중 하나를 클릭해 주세요.** **그 다음, Instagram 팔로우 후 DM: @_lounge_asia** **⚠️【영업 및 헌팅 금지】 비즈니스/다단계(MLM) 권유 및 불쾌한 헌팅 행위를 엄격히 금지합니다. 위반 시 즉시 퇴장 조치됩니다. 문제 발생 시 호스트(Chris / Kev)에게 알려주세요.** **⚠️ 중요 사항** **사진이 부착된 신분증 필수:여권 또는 운전면허증만 가능 (학생증 불가).** **18세 이상 입장 가능:NSW 법에 따라 신분증 확인이 진행됩니다.** **🎁 창립 VIP 멤버 모집** **우리 커뮤니티만을 위한 공식 앱을 개발 중입니다! VIP 리스트에 등록하고 우선 액세스 권한과 특별 파티 초대장을 받으세요.** **👉** [VIP 리스트 등록하기](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) **👥 호스트 소개** **🎤 Chris – 친절한 시드니 호스트 Chris가 여러분을 반갑게 맞이해 드립니다!** **Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏** **专为亚洲背景及喜爱亚洲文化的朋友打造,悉尼最温馨的交流聚会!** **"在温暖放松的氛围中,与新朋友一起开启美好的周六夜晚"** **✨ 澳洲已有超过** **1,000名\*\*\*\*成员 加入** **✨** **免费入场** **✨ 轻松友善(非常适合聊天交流)** **【为什么要加入我们?】** * **欢迎新人:** **每次约有70%是新朋友,完全不用担心!** * **一个人来也OK:** **大多数人都是独自前往,并带着新友谊离开。** * **语言无障碍:** **日语、中文、韩语、台语及英语皆可通 🧋** **📍** **时间与地点** **🗓 每两周一次(周六)** **🕕 18:00 – 22:00** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks)** **🚶‍♂️ 交通极便利:** * **步行5分钟即达 Circular Quay 站** * **步行8分钟即达 Wynyard 站** **💰 费用:免费** **👉** **如何参加** **请在 Meetup 页面点选 "Join" 或在 Facebook 页面点选 "Going"(择一即可)。** **然后关注我们的 Instagram 并发送消息:@_lounge_asia** **⚠️** **重要事项** **必须携带附照片的身份证件:仅限护照或驾照(不接受学生证)。** **年满18岁:根据NSW法令,进入酒吧需进行证件核对。** **🎁** **成为创始VIP成员** **我们正在开发官方专属App!立即加入VIP名单,获得优先下载权及未来特别派对的邀请。** **👉** [点此加入VIP名单](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) **👥 主办人** **🎤 Chris – 我们的悉尼主办人 Chris,期待见到大家!** **Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏** **Cộng đồng thân thiện nhất dành cho người gốc Á và yêu văn hóa Á Đông tại Sydney!** **"Bắt đầu tối Thứ Bảy tuyệt vời với những người bạn mới trong không gian ấm cúng"** **✨ Đã có hơn** **1,000** **thành viên tham gia tại Úc** **✨** **Vào cửa MIỄN PHÍ** **✨ Thoải mái & Thân thiện (Không gian lý tưởng để trò chuyện)** **【Tại sao bạn nên tham gia?】** * **Chào đón người mới:** **Khoảng 70% người tham gia là người mới trong mỗi buổi!** * **Dễ dàng tham gia một mình:** **Hầu hết mọi người đi một mình và kết bạn mới ngay tại đây.** * **Đa ngôn ngữ:** **Tiếng Nhật, Trung, Hàn, Đài Loan & Tiếng Anh đều được hỗ trợ 🧋** **📍** **THỜI GIAN & ĐỊA ĐIỂM** **🗓 Thứ Bảy cách tuần (2 tuần một lần)** **🕕 6:00pm – 10:00pm** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks)** **🚶‍♂️ Tiện đường di chuyển:** * **5 phút đi bộ từ Circular Quay Station** * **8 phút đi bộ từ Wynyard Station** **💰 Chi phí: MIỄN PHÍ** **👉** **CÁCH THỨC THAM GIA** **Vui lòng nhấn "Join" trên Meetup HOẶC "Going" trên Facebook.** **Sau đó Follow & DM cho chúng tôi trên Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **⚠️【Cấm Quảng Cáo & Quấy Rối】 Nghiêm cấm bán hàng đa cấp (MLM) và các hành vi quấy rối/tán tỉnh. Người vi phạm sẽ bị mời ra khỏi sự kiện ngay lập tức. Hãy báo cho (Chris / Kev) nếu cần hỗ trợ.** **⚠️** **LƯU Ý QUAN TRỌNG** **Yêu cầu ID có ảnh:Chỉ chấp nhận Hộ chiếu hoặc Bằng lái xe (Không chấp nhận thẻ sinh viên).** **Chỉ dành cho người trên 18 tuổi:Kiểm tra ID là bắt buộc theo luật bang NSW.** **🎁** **TRỞ THÀNH THÀNH VIÊN VIP** **Chúng tôi đang xây dựng ứng dụng chính thức! Hãy tham gia danh sách VIP để được trải nghiệm sớm và nhận lời mời tham gia các bữa tiệc đặc biệt.** **👉**[ Đăng ký danh sách VIP tại đây](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) **👥 Người tổ chức** **🎤 Chris – Người điều hành thân thiện tại Sydney, luôn sẵn sàng chào đón các bạn!** **Lounge Asia Sydney 🌏** **Ang pinaka-friendly na community para sa Asian backgrounds sa Sydney!** **"Perpektong Saturday night para makakilala ng mga bagong kaibigan sa maaliwalas na atmosphere"** **✨ Higit sa** **1,000** **Members na ang sumali sa Australia** **✨** **Free Entry** **✨ Relaxed & Friendly (Perpekto para sa kwentuhan)** **【Bakit dapat kang sumali?】** * **Welcome ang mga first-timers:** **Halos 70% ng mga tao ay bago sa bawat event!** * **Pwedeng-pwedeng pumunta mag-isa:** **Karamihan ay mag-isang pumupunta at nagkakaroon ng mga bagong kaibigan.** * **Language friendly:** **Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Taiwanese & English OK 🧋** **📍** **KAILAN AT SAAN** **🗓 Tuwing Sabado (Kada dalawang linggo)** **🕕 6:00pm – 10:00pm** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks)** **🚶‍♂️ Super Easy Access:** * **5 min walk mula sa Circular Quay Station** * **8 min walk mula sa Wynyard Station** **💰 Cost: FREE** **👉** **PAANO SUMALI** **I-click ang "Join" sa Meetup O ang "Going" sa Facebook.** **Pagkatapos ay i-Follow at i-DM kami sa Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **⚠️** **MAHALAGANG PAALALA** **Photo ID Required:Passport o Driver’s License lang (Hindi tinatanggap ang Student ID).** **18+ lamang:May ID check sa entrance ayon sa batas ng NSW.** **🎁** **MAGING VIP FOUNDING MEMBER** **Gumagawa kami ng official app para sa ating community! Sumali sa VIP list para sa early access at priority invites sa future parties.** **👉** [Sumali sa VIP List dito](https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9) **👥 Ang iyong Host** **🎤 Chris – Ang iyong friendly Sydney host na handang tumulong sa inyo!**

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SydDT #126: Global Accessibility Awareness Day

SydDT #126: Global Accessibility Awareness Day

Tue, May 19, 8:00 AM
From Sydney Design Thinking
4.7

We’re stoked to be collaborating with [Remarkable Disability Tech Accelerator](https://www.remarkable.org/) and [Atlassian](https://www.atlassian.com/) to celebrate [Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)](https://accessibility.day/) this year. We're lucky to have an amazing lineup of speakers – and this is a great opportunity to meet and hear from people working directly on inclusive and accessible solutions. We’ll have short talks by [Kate Jenkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-jenkins/) & [Kath Hamilton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathhamilton/) from [Remarkable](https://www.remarkable.org/) and [Pawel Wodkowski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawelwodkowski/) from [Atlassian](https://www.atlassian.com/)‘s accessibility team… with some founders from the current [Remarkable Launcher](https://www.remarkable.org/launcher) cohort sharing their story/pitch. [Kath Hamilton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathhamilton/) will then host a fireside chat/panel with [Max Burt OAM](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxburt/) from [WheelEasy](https://wheeleasy.org/) and [Carolyn Mee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-mee-51408b2b/) from [Sound Scouts](https://www.soundscouts.com/)… all three are alumni of [Remarkable’s Accelerator](https://www.remarkable.org/accelerator) program. The purpose of GAAD is to “get everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than one billion people with disabilities/impairments”. GAAD is on 21 May, so we’re celebrating a couple of days early… and for SydDT regulars, yes we’re doing this on a Tuesday! Remarkable’s mission is to “empower disability tech innovators by providing the training, capital, and networks they need to create a future that is accessible, equitable and inclusive for all”. Accessibility is also core to Atlassian’s mission – to unleash the potential of every team. Come join us for some fun conversations with interesting people in and around the design thinking community. New members are welcome! **SPEAKERS** **[Kate Jenkins](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-jenkins/)** **Head of Community & Partnerships, [Remarkable](https://www.remarkable.org/)** Awesome bio coming soon… **[Kath Hamilton](https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathhamilton/)** **Entrepreneur in Residence, [Remarkable](https://www.remarkable.org/)** Awesome bio coming soon… **[Pawel Wodkowski](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pawelwodkowski/)** **Lead Accessibility Designer, [Atlassian](https://www.atlassian.com/)** Pawel is an Accessibility Lead Designer at Atlassian with over 20 years of design experience, focusing on integrating accessible design practices across their global design teams. In his free time, he’s a Zumba instructor. **[Max Burt OAM](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxburt/)** **Founder & Trustee, [WheelEasy](https://wheeleasy.org/)** Awesome bio coming soon… **[Carolyn Mee](https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolyn-mee-51408b2b/)** **Founder & CEO, [Sound Scouts](https://www.soundscouts.com/)** Awesome bio coming soon… **EVENT SPONSORS** This event is brought to you by [Atlassian](https://www.atlassian.com)**,** [Remarkable](https://www.remarkable.org/), and [Dynamic4](https://dynamic4.com/). We take photos and record our events for documentation and promo purposes. Just let us know if you prefer not to be featured.

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Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact

Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact

Tue, Jun 9, 12:30 AM
From Sydney Startup Founder 101
4.5

***🔔 Update: This event has been postponed to June 9, at the same time.*** *If you had March 24 blocked in your calendar, we’ve got something for you in the meantime 😊 Take a look at this webinar instead: How Aspiring Founders Can Use AI to Test Ideas & Move Faster: [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/24246](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/24246)* \-\-\- Below are the original event details, now rescheduled for June 8 ***Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize Their Impact:*** Great startup advisors can be a huge benefit for early-stage founders - helping them access networks, avoid mistakes, supplement missing skills, and even provide emotional support. But finding great advisors can be challenging, and their benefits are typically tied to how well you can leverage their limited time. On this interactive online event, we'll break down a practical, founder-friendly process for finding, vetting, and activating great startup advisors from our experience facilitating tens of thousands of advisor relationships since 2009. **❯❯ RSVP now at 👉 [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23124](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23124) to get your link and join us live!** **❯ What You'll Learn:** * How to identify the right advisors. * The chemistry + contribution test: how to evaluate fit before making anything official. * How to structure advisor interactions so they produce outputs. * When and how to use the [FAST Agreement](http://fi.co/fast) to standardize responsibilities + equity and avoid drawn-out negotiations. * Common failure modes (advisor vanity, “free consulting,” misaligned incentives) and how to prevent them. **❯ Featured Speaker:** * **[Jonathan Greechan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangreechan/) -** **Co-Founder & CEO of the [Founder Institute](http://fi.co/) -** Jonathan Greechan is the Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, he has grown and scaled the organization to chapters in over 200 cities and over 100 countries, producing over 8100 portfolio companies with nearly $2B in venture funding. In his long career in tech and marketing, Jonathan has advised thousands of startups on marketing, growth, and product strategy and has spoken at startup conferences on four continents. **❯ Who Should Attend?** * Founders at the idea, pre-seed, or early traction stage who want help but don’t want drama. * First-time founders building their first advisory board. * Operators and technical founders who need domain, distribution, or fundraising support. * Mentors/advisors who want a clearer framework for being helpful (and getting properly compensated). **❯ The FAST Agreement (Founder-Advisor Standard Template)** The FAST Agreement is used by tens of thousands of entrepreneurs and advisors per year to establish productive working relationships, trading advice and support for a standardized amount of equity. See the free agreement at [FI.co/FAST](http://fi.co/FAST). **❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at 👉 [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23124](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23124) to get your link and join us live!**

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Launch Event: WSTI Young AI Engineers Club

Launch Event: WSTI Young AI Engineers Club

Fri, May 29, 5:30 AM
From Western Sydney Tech Innovators
4.8

Join us for the official launch of the **WSTI Young AI Engineers Club (YAEC)** — a new initiative by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI) bringing together university students and young developers to learn real-world AI skills, build AI tools and automation workflows for local SMEs, and grow Western Sydney's homegrown tech talent. YAEC bridges the gap between young talent and real business needs. Students gain hands-on experience with the latest AI agents and automation, build their portfolios on real projects, and join the pathway into WSTI's Studio team. Local SMEs get practical, tailored AI solutions. Western Sydney strengthens its position as a hub for innovation and homegrown tech talent. ## **Who this launch is for** * **Young people ready to learn real-world AI skills.** University students, recent graduates, and self-taught developers — come see what YAEC is, meet the founding cohort, and find out how to join. Members work on real AI agent and automation projects with WSTI's senior team. * **Local SMEs curious about AI for their business.** Come see live examples of AI automations our founding YAEC members are already building — for WSTI's own operations and for early SME pilots. Talk directly to the engineers and explore whether YAEC could build something for your business. * **Government, business, and community leaders.** Hear from the **Lord Mayor of Parramatta** and other local leaders on why investing in Western Sydney's young AI talent matters for our community, economy, and future. ## **At this launch you'll** * Hear from the **Lord Mayor of Parramatta** and local government and business leaders on why this matters for Western Sydney * See **live demos of AI tools built by YAEC members** — including internal WSTI projects and early SME pilots * Meet the founding team and the first cohort of young AI engineers * Learn about the Club's roadmap and how to get involved — as a young engineer, as an SME partner, or as a supporter * Connect with WSTI's community of 3,200+ Western Sydney innovators Afternoon tea and light refreshments will be served at the event opening. This initiative is proudly supported by **City of Parramatta Council** and **Western Sydney Startup Hub powered by Spacecubed**. ### **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.

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