Recessions, Startup Funding and Why You Should Always Stay Close to the Tools

They say that a recession is the best time to start a company, so let's explore the dichotomy of taking the plunge into uncertainty while other companies are downsizing and collapsing. We'll also talk candidly about how privilege plays into this, and how you might need to reposition yourself to take advantage of opportunity.

Our speaker, Ben Gracewood has never founded a startup until now but he's worked in several.

He's currently building a new software startup based out of Melbourne: Kolatr - building the next generation of retail performance management.

Most famously he left Vend six months before it sold for NZ$500m; after fostering a high-performance, supportive, and diverse software engineering culture there for seven years.

This meetup is free, with the beautiful space and food and refreshments provided by The Icehouse.