The Study Melbourne Future Founders Roadshow in Geelong is an opportunity to connect with experienced founders and discover more about entrepreneurship opportunities.
Aimed at international students and aspirational founders, get your free ticket and come along to meet new people, expand your network and ignite your ideas.
What’s in it for you?
- Interactive Design Thinking Workshop: Learn the phases of empathize, define, ideate, prototype, and micro-pitch your business idea. This hands-on session, led by consultant Aruna Venkatachalam, will equip you with practical skills to turn your ideas into reality.
- Panel Discussion with Q&A: Hear first-hand from migrant founders about their entrepreneurial journeys, the challenges they’ve faced, and their successes.
- Networking: Meet and connect with fellow students, aspiring founders, and experienced entrepreneurs. Expand your network and ignite your ideas in a supportive environment.
- Certificate of Attendance: Each participant will receive a certificate, making this not just a learning opportunity but also a valuable addition to your resume.
Geelong Roadshow
Date: Tuesday 17 September
Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm
Venue: Deakin University – Geelong Waterfront Campus
Schedule
4.30pm-4.45pm: Registration with refreshments
4:45pm-4:50pm: Welcome and introduction
4:50pm-6:05pm: Interactive Workshop – Join us for a fun and interactive Design Thinking workshop led by Aruna Venkatachalam, Consultant.
6:05pm-6:20pm: Break
6:20pm-6:50pm: Fireside chat with migrant founders sharing their journeys including:
- Aruna Venkatachalam, Consultant
- Ruwini Cooray, Founder & CEO, Neurogen
- Junie Baptiste Poitevien, Founder & CEO of Propel Innovations
- Tara Power, Partnerships Lead, StartSpace (Moderator)
6:50pm-7:30pm: Food, drinks and networking
We recommend attending all sessions to get the most out of your experience. Spaces are limited, please register to secure your place.
