Events

Having a strong founder brand can help you organically grow your business and attract your dream talents, supporters, and investors.

 (LinkedIn Top Entrepreneurship Voice, Australia Rising Social Star Finalist, and Startup Mentor) will be sharing:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviahuangchannel/

​​A former investment management professional (Blackrock, Deutsche AM/DWS) turned 5 x serial entrepreneur and LinkedIn Top Entrepreneurship Voice, 

 last August 🌏 Prior to that, Sylvia scaled a B2B FinTech startup as a cofounder to Series B and 80 staff.

​​Sylvia has an MBA from INSEAD and is also a graduate of the Australia Institute of Company Directors. As a startup mentor, she is passionate about mentoring and supporting aspiring and new founders to get from zero to one 🚀

 free global network of founders, entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, angels, and VCs @ 

Build Your Founder Brand in 2024

​Your 30-second elevator pitch can make or break crucial opportunities for your business 🚀 Whether you're a seasoned founder, a longtime consultant, or a new business owner, this event is tailored to support you take your pitch to the next level.

​🌟 What to Expect: At this virtual event, you'll have the unique opportunity to hone your elevator pitch, a skill that's essential for grabbing the attention of potential clients, investors, and strategic partners. We've created a friendly, speed networking-style environment where you can:

Practise Your Elevator Pitch & Network

🚀 Calling all SaaS startup founders! In today's digital landscape, ensuring the security of your client's data is non-negotiable. 

Join us for an insightful 30-minute session with 

, to discover the essential steps your SaaS startup needs to take to safeguard sensitive information and build trust 🌟

👉 Register to join us live or receive the recording

Bijoy is a highly experienced cybersecurity expert, well-versed in the intricate realm of data security. With a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record, he has been a trusted advisor to numerous businesses. His expertise is a goldmine of insights, which he'll generously share to bolster your SaaS startup's cybersecurity strategy, ensuring it stands strong in the face of evolving threats and challenges.

Following the session, there will be an opportunity for networking and an interactive Q&A session. We encourage you to stay for this valuable exchange of insights and connections!

Cyber Security Essential for SaaS Startups

If you're thinking of starting a side hustle 🚀 or have just started recently, join us for a casual networking coffee chat ☕ on all things side hustle challenges, learnings, dreams, and goals. 

 and would love to mentor new side hustlers and entrepreneurs, please join us as well, we would love to have you with us.

Meet your co-hosts for the coffee-meetup ☕🤝 :

​A former investment management professional (Blackrock, Deutsche AM/DWS) turned 5 x serial entrepreneur and LinkedIn Top Entrepreneurship Voice, 

 last August 🌏 Prior to that, Sylvia scaled a B2B FinTech startup as a cofounder to Series B and 80 staff in two years.

​Sylvia has an MBA from INSEAD and is also a graduate of the Australia Institute of Company Directors. As a startup mentor, she is passionate about mentoring and supporting aspiring and new founders to get from zero to one 🚀

🌟 Gunnar Habitz, Author of "Connect & Act" - Systematic Selling - 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gunnarhabitz/

​Gunnar Habitz is a strategic networker and Social Selling advocate. Since he came to Sydney, he developed himself as a strategic networker bringing people together face to face and online using Social Selling techniques. Gunnar became an educator sharing this passion especially while serving the channel in Australia and Asia Pacific in the Software-as-a-Service industry.

🌟 In Gunnar's workshops, he helps entrepreneurs and executives transition their approach to social media. His new book “Connect & Act” features hands-on tips on getting from content to conversion - 

Coffee Meetup: Start Your Side Hustle

Have you already written off 2023? Use these final weeks of the year to build the foundation💡 you need for a successful 2024.

In this free interactive virtual session, 

, will take you through the steps to map out your goals for finishing the year strong 🚀

​​The session will run for 45 minutes and there'll be 15 minutes of networking for those who would like to stay online to mingle.

👉 Register to receive the recording and goal-mapping template.

A former investment management professional (Blackrock, Deutsche AM/DWS) turned 5 x serial entrepreneur and LinkedIn Top Entrepreneurship Voice, 

Sylvia has an MBA from INSEAD and is also a graduate of the Australia Institute of Company Directors. As a startup mentor, she is passionate about mentoring and supporting aspiring and new founders to get from zero to one 🚀

Goal Mapping for Finishing 2023 Strong

👉 A 3 week virtual bootcamp 🚀 for entrepreneurs and professionals looking to content create their way to greater online visibility, engagement, and conversion. Register here for a bundle price of $9/week and  free guides of 🌟ChatGPT Prompts for Copywriting and 💡AI Tools for Content Creation - 

To join the session individually, register here for Week 3's live training💡 which covers how to test, track, and tweak various ways to engage ​your audience and up ​your conversion and ​engagement rates.

The common challenges many new creators face, especially when ​they are a solopreneur, new to digital marketing, or juggling a day job:

🚀 Over the course of 3 weeks, with live training at 12pm on 15th, 22nd, and 29th, your instructor, 

 (5 x entrepreneur, Australia Rising Social Star Finalist who grew her audience organically on X to over 240k in 2.5 years), will be sharing her systems and secrets to raising your visibility, engagement, and conversion with more ease, clarity, and structure.

#NewCreatorLaunchPad: Raise Your Engagement Online

Join us for an enlightening SEO workshop by 

, designed specifically for entrepreneurs and small business owners. This event is tailored to those looking to enhance their online presence and reach a broader audience  

Learn why SEO is essential for your business's growth, and discover how it can help you connect with potential customers, improve brand recognition, and maximize your marketing budget.  Don't miss this opportunity to unlock the power of SEO for your entrepreneurial journey 

This event is for you if you're eager to:

👉 Register to join us live or receive the recording.

Meet Aman Ghataura, a dynamic business growth specialist with an exceptional track record in elevating B2B service and SaaS companies to new heights. Aman's approach is simple but razor-sharp: he partners with companies where he knows he can make a real impact and boost revenue. His expertise includes building revenue forecasts, identifying the best growth channels, and executing strategies that yield tangible results.

With a proven record of spending over $3 million in paid ads, generating 1000+ qualified sales calls, and transforming agencies from zero to £1 million ARR in just 18 months, Aman knows how to create value and drive growth. He's also adept at navigating the complex world of B2B marketing, including leveraging LinkedIn organic social posting to secure $250,000+ B2B clients. 

Aman's dedication to results is evident through his role as the Founder of Growth MBA, where he's currently making waves in London, England. If you're ready to grow your business aggressively and see real results, Aman Ghataura is the growth expert you need.

How to Use SEO to Scale Your Startup Profitably

- a friendly informal networking event for students, entrepreneurs, professionals, and people in the startup community.⁣ You may find a mentor, investor, client, co-founder, employer, vendor, inspiration, or a new friend 🤝

 at University of Sydney's INCUBATE, the group meets at 8 AM start. Everyone gets 2 minutes to present:

After the initial 45-60 minutes, the floor is open for free-flow networking till 9.30 AM.

🚀 The event is for bringing together startup-curious students, aspiring and existing entrepreneurs, the startup community, and anyone doing something interesting or keen to get involved in other people's projects. You're welcome to talk about any project/topic.

🙏 Many thanks to INCUBATE for the venue. INCUBATE is an award-winning startup program at the University of Sydney. INCUBATE funds students, alumni, and researchers to launch high-potential startups through our accelerator and supports student entrepreneurs through our community activities.

Students, Entrepreneurs & Startups Networking | Open Coffee Sydney

To join the session individually, register here for Week 2's live training💡 which covers how to  create your systems and ​tools for consistently ​creating content that ​converts clients, ​followers, and fans.

#NewCreatorLaunchPad: Systems for Content that Converts

Calling all non-technical founders - Join us in this online session with 

 expert, 💡Aliaksei, who will discuss the minimum viable tech stack for startups, latest web technology trends, and more 🚀.   

With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, Aliaksei is a Technology Insider and a Director and Founder of Angular Consulting, a company that provides IT services and solutions based on Modern Web Technology and Angular framework.   

Additionally, Angular Consulting, as a technical partner to various startups, understands the challenges facing both startups and scaleups.

Aliaksei will share his insights on implementing innovative ideas using modern technologies showcasing both short-term and long-term software strategies.

Minimum Viable Stack for Startups

Your 30-second elevator pitch can make or break crucial opportunities for your business 🚀 Whether you're a seasoned founder, a longtime consultant, or a new business owner, this event is tailored to support you take your pitch to the next level.

🌟 What to Expect: At this event, you'll have the unique opportunity to hone your elevator pitch, a skill that's essential for grabbing the attention of potential clients, investors, and strategic partners. We've created a friendly, speed networking-style environment where you can:

Don't let this chance slip through your fingers. Mark your calendar for a Friday morning filled with skill development and networking that can drive your business forward.

​A former investment management professional (Blackrock, Deutsche AM/DWS) turned 5 x serial entrepreneur, 

🌟 Marco Costanza, Content Specialist, 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-costanza-31753a155/

As a content creator and digital entrepreneur, Marco shares everything he does through video, blog, and podcast, in addition to creating digital products and services. He loves teaching people how to build their brand online through content marketing. 

Deeply passionate about productivity, personal finance, and bitcoin, Marco regularly posts his knowledge on these subjects online. He is new to Sydney 🇦🇺, having moved here recently from Italy 🇮🇹.

Coffee Meetup: Practice Your Elevator Pitch

To join the session individually, register here for Week 1's live training💡 which covers how to craft your brand ​visibility strategy and ​start creating a library of ​stalkable/bingeable ​content for your socials.

🚀 Over the course of 3 weeks, with live training at 12pm on 15th, 22nd, and 29th, your instructor, Sylvia (5 x entrepreneur, Australia Rising Social Star Finalist who grew her audience organically on X to over 240k in 2.5 years), will be sharing her systems and secrets to raising your visibility, engagement, and conversion with more ease, clarity, and structure.

#NewCreatorLaunchPad: Raise Your Brand Visibility & Appeal

Join our exclusive event designed for introverted or time-poor founders and professionals! As we approach December, don't miss this chance to make the most of the year-end gatherings 🥂 to supercharge your network.

In this virtual lunch and learn session with time for Q&A, 

, will share the art of effective networking for unlocking opportunities and growing your business organically through strategic partnerships 🚀 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherkong/

Chris is a dedicated professional on a mission to empower hidden talents in their Australian careers. With a remarkable journey spanning three key domains, Chris brings a wealth of experience to the table. He spent 19 years in leadership roles in consumer goods with Cadbury/Kraft, Nielsen, and Danone. His expertise in data analytics has driven impactful digital transformations. What sets Chris apart is his deep connection with China, where he lived for 14 years after growing up in Australia.

A high achiever and community builder, Chris serves on the board or committees of four notable organizations, including the Asian-Australian Foundation and the Australian Children's Laureate Foundation. His contributions were recognized in 2020 when he was named one of the 40 under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australians. As a Chinese-Australian with a profound understanding of both cultures, he's committed to bridging gaps and promoting mutual understanding between Australia and China.

How to Network Like a Pro at Year-End Events

🙋🏼‍♂️ bMightie is a proud partner of 

- a friendly informal networking event for students, entrepreneurs, professionals, and people in the startup community.⁣ You may find a mentor, investor, client, co-founder, employer, vendor, inspiration, or a new friend.

 at University of Sydney's INCUBATE, the group meets at 7.45 AM for 8 AM start. Everyone gets 2 minutes to present:

Cut through the noise online by creating your distinctive brand 🌟 In this 

 📧, you'll receive one mini task a day on how to define the 3 Vs of your Distinctive Brand: Vibes, Visuals, and Voice 🚀

🔥 This challenge is for entrepreneurs and professionals looking to differentiate themselves or their new business online. It supports as well those in the research and validation stage to test market response to their product idea.

👉 If you submit your completed brand guide assignment by midnight 6th November, you'll unlock a limited code to join our New Creator Academy - a 3-week virtual boot camp from 15th Nov to 5th December at $20 (60% off the program price of $50).

A former corporate-turned serial entrepreneur, 

 attributed the power of brand differentiation and conviction to the launch and growth of her business ventures 🚀 

A finalist of the Australia Rising Social Star, Sylvia organically grew her following on Twitter/X to over 240K in 2.5 years, worked with over 70 brands (including household names), and built up her social media agency.

Most recently, she leveraged her digital marketing expertise to scale her last startup as cofounder to series B and acquire over 2K ideal users organically in a year for bMightie.

[Free 3-Day Email Challenge] Create Your Distinctive Brand Online ✨💻

Any business that manages to tell a compelling brand story gets to create a strong bond with their audience and stands out in the sea of competition and clones.

In this free lunch and learn power 30-minute session, 

Milton has worked with numerous companies from startups to conglomerates spanning across the globe in their marketing efforts. From media production to content strategy and creation, Milton is able to craft compelling narratives to set his clients on the right trajectory needed for their business. His experience has led him to understand the challenges that each business faces, as well as the possible synergies across industries. 

Milton has worked with multiple startup and market accelerator programs including the K-Startup Grand Challenge, the Korea Tourism Startup Center travel tech program, and the GIA Singapore-Australia Market Accelerator to enable companies to successfully enter new territories. 

How to Tell a Compelling Brand Story

"Using AI to create social media content can streamline your content creation process, improve efficiency, and even enhance the quality of your posts." << As a matter of illustrating the point, the previous sentence was generated by ChatGPT in a few seconds 😅

If you're time-poor, not a wordsmith, or find it exhausting to come up with new content ideas for your social media💡, this lunch-and-learn virtual session is perfect for you!

Over the course of 30 minutes, Cloud Marketing Content Specialist, 

, will cover how to use ChatGPT for your content ideation, copywriting, curation, and more 🚀

https://www.linkedin.com/in/costanzamarco/

​As a content creator and digital entrepreneur, Marco shares everything he does through video, blog, and podcast, in addition to creating digital products and services. He loves teaching people how to build their brand online through content marketing.

​Deeply passionate about productivity, personal finance, and bitcoin, Marco regularly posts his knowledge on these subjects online. He is new to Sydney 🇦🇺, having moved here recently from Italy 🇮🇹.

How to Use AI to Create Social Media Content

Join us for an exclusive online event, the Pitch Deck Review Masterclass 🚀, where industry experts and seasoned investors come together to provide invaluable insights and feedback on your startup's pitch deck.

If you've registered to present, you'll get to receive 10 minutes of personalized, honest, and constructive feedback on your pitch deck 🌟

As the number of presentations allowed is limited to ensure sufficient review time per deck, register early to secure your spot.

Invite your network along and we look forward to seeing you at the masterclass!

Sylvia @ bMightie & David @ Silicon Beach Australia

A storyteller at heart, a commercial data-driven individual by profession with experience working with startups, local and global brands.15 years+ of experience in Marketing, Product, Strategy, and Digital Transformation. 

Preethi has worked with some of the most renowned companies like Google, Samsung, and IHG in the past. However, her passion for startups has kept her active in this exciting and dynamic space.

As an ex-product founder in MarTech, MediaTech, and HealthTech, Preethi has honed her skills in creating innovative solutions that cater to the needs of the market. She is also an active angel investor and newly a fund LP.

Blake is passionate about helping people communicate, the intersection of innovation and social good, and spotlighting that innovation. He's experienced in social media research and data mining across multiple technology verticals. 

Blake possesses a huge chest of experience in business development for startups, accelerators and VC across the CEE region, most recently in energy/green tech along with XR and AI/ML.H supports startups in fundraising and deal flow.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/thefundraisingangel/

James is a business builder, angel syndicate lead investor, Startup accelerator mentor and demo day judge, philanthropist, author, and former commercial pilot. He believes genius is widely distributed. Opportunity is not.

James is an active Mentor at 500 Global, as well as a mentor and judge at Creatella Impact, a social venture impact accelerator. He previously spent several years contributing as an Adjunct Lecturer on Sales and Marketing and Finance Subjects at Singapore-based Colleges. He is known as “The Fundraising Angel” by many Startup Teams that he mentored, invested in and then helped to raise pre-Seed and Seed funding for.

He is originally from country Queensland and has lived and worked in the USA, Europe, and several countries in Asia during his corporate and entrepreneurial journey.

Pitch Deck Review Masterclass

According to ChatGPT💡, balancing entrepreneurship and motherhood is achievable with "careful planning, support, and flexibility". How true is that in reality and practice?

💬 Join us in an intimate online fireside chat with bMightie amazing mumpreneurs - 

 - and hear their take on the following and more:

Jessica co-founded MumbleMe, an online marketplace that values mums and the skills they bring to the workplace. MumbleMe is on a mission to reverse the “motherhood penalty” in Australia and seeks to provide every Australian mum with access to the career that she chooses when she chooses. Jessica is also a tax lawyer and Chartered Accountant with extensive experience in advising multinational groups, private equity funds, and other investors on a range of M&A deals and cross-border transactions.

Louise is the brains behind Coflowx, a tech startup helping businesses manage freelancers with ease. With a decade in investment operations before embarking on a career as a freelancer in the communications industry, she experienced the freelance industry challenges firsthand. Passionate about innovation and learning, Louise completed an MBA in Innovation and Leadership. 

Having lived and worked all over the world as an investment banker, Rebecca co-founded Yunizon, which creates premium, handcrafted sunglasses with an unmatched focus on providing a tailored fit. Form meeting function, Yunizon sunglasses securely stay on, offer all-day comfort, and look great too.

Balancing Entrepreneurship and Motherhood Online Fireside Chat

Does your startup have measurable marketing objectives?💡 How do you know which metrics to track on a regular basis? 

If you’re a new founder and new to setting marketing KPIs, this online session is for you! 

Over the course of 45 minutes with an extra 15 minutes for anyone who would like to stay on to ask more questions, bMightie partner, 

, will run us through the marketing metrics that matter most to your startup / new business.

Cloud Marketing provides accessible and modular marketing solutions that can be tailored to the needs of any new or young startup. Cloud works with founders to personalise their own marketing services package that fits their budget while meeting their startup’s most vital marketing objectives.

🌏 Join bMightie free global network of founders, entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, angels, and VCs @ 

How to Set Marketing KPIs

💡 You may have a brilliant invention or brand, but when is the best time to patent or trademark, and what can you expect from going for it?

Over the course of 30 minutes, bMightie expert, 

, will cover the costs and benefits of patenting and trademarking in the United States, whether it is appropriate, and when and if to start the process.

If you're an Australian/non-US business looking to grow globally via the U.S. market as one of your next stops, this session is perfect for you! 

As a US Patent Attorney, Jacob will be sharing his expertise on the subject in relation to the US and in general 🚀

👉 Register to submit your question to Jacob and/or receive the recording.

🌟 Shiraun Jacob - US Patent Attorney - 

A startup mentor at Blackbird's Giants and University of Sydney's INCUBATE accelerator programs, Jacob is admitted to practice in the State of Virginia, and registered to practice before the US Patent and Trademark Office. Jacob graduated with a J.D in Patent Law from The George Washington University Law School. He is also passionate about teaching English to speakers of other languages.

Patents & Trademarks: When is the right time?

🚀 Join us for an informal coffee meetup to meet with other fellow coaches and consultants. 

The event will run from 8-9 am but feel free to stay on till 9.30 am to network. Everyone will get two minutes to share with the group:

The coffee meetup is for bringing together aspiring and existing coaches and consultants to connect, support, and inspire one another. 

Coffee Meetup for Coaches & Consultants

A former investment management professional (Blackrock, Deutsche AM/DWS) turned 5 x serial entrepreneur, 

 last August 🌏 Prior to that, Sylvia scaled a B2B FinTech startup as a cofounder to Series B and 80 staff in two years. 

 - a friendly informal networking event for students, entrepreneurs, professionals, and people in the startup community.⁣ You may find a mentor, investor, client, co-founder, employer, vendor, inspiration, or a new friend.

 at University of Sydney's INCUBATE, the group meets at 8 AM sharp and everyone gets 2 minutes to present:

After the initial 60 minutes, the floor is open for free-flow networking.

Students, Entrepreneurs & Startups Networking | Sydney Open Coffee

🚀 If you're an aspiring, new, or first-time entrepreneur, this session is for you! Learn about the different pathways to entrepreneurship and find the one that suits you the most.

💡 The Different Pathways to Entrepreneurship 

💡 How to Decide What Works Best for You Today

💡 The Essential Skills, Quality & Resources

​​👉 Register to receive the recording and slides! Join us live if you can as we'll set aside plenty of time for Q&A.

The Pathways to Entrepreneurship

Is creating the perfect pitch deck an elusive dream or a possible reality? Join us for this masterclass on how to design an effective pitch deck when fundraising for your startup 🚀

Over the course of our Lunch & Learn session together, 

💡4 Questions Investors Always Seek Answers to

💡How to Get Started and the Dos & Don'ts

👉 Register to receive the recording and slides!

With a background in mechanical engineering, David combines traditional design thinking strategies to generate space for creative ideation with powerful industry tools to achieve tangible results for startups and businesses.

David is also the Director and CEO of Silicon Beach Australia - Australia's first startup community, spreading the entrepreneurial spirit into all corners of Australia and beyond. 

. Stay tuned and save the date for our joint Pitch Deck Review Masterclass on Thursday 26th October!

How to Design Your Perfect Pitch Deck 

Building a great product isn’t enough. Rapid experimentation and growth skills help you validate, iterate, beat the competition, and keep growing sustainably.

🚀 This power session is a brief, but information-packed masterclass covering what rapid experimentation is, how it de-risks your choices, and how you can apply it to build your toolbox of Go-to-Market tactics.

In this free Lunch & Learn masterclass, bMightie expert, 

⭐️ How You Can De-Risk Projects with Rapid Experimentation 

⭐️ How to Go from Activity-Based to Results-Based Work 

​​👉 Register to receive the recording and slides!

 builds Go-to-Market tactics for growing companies across markets by identifying the Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) and designing and driving experiments across channels in a search for positive signals ⚡️

 🌱 has been building organizations and communities within tech and growth for 10 years. She is data-driven, implements rapid experimentation, and builds tactics that help companies identify the right messaging and the key nurture activities that will drive customer insights and sales.

​🌏 Join bMightie free global network of founders, entrepreneurs, experts, mentors, angels, and VCs @ 

Growth Hacking & Rapid Experimentation for Startups

🚀 Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a side hustler, join us for an informal coffee meetup to meet with other fellow side hustlers and entrepreneurs. 

The coffee meetup is for bringing together aspiring and existing side hustlers to connect, support, and inspire one another. bMightie mentor, Tim Proudlock, will also be available for speed mentoring.

​As an entrepreneur, Tim has been involved in a range of corporate and startup activities, co-founding and managing a slate of businesses in a range of different industries. He is also Vice Chair of BritCham Business Angel’s Committee, providing support to startups and mentorship to founders. 

By day, Tim heads up Operations and Technology for an international wealth management firm, where he serves as an Executive Director and a committee member for their charitable foundation. 

Outside the office, Tim’s passion is for trail running and triathlons, always with a focus on charitable fundraising. He constantly reviews personal and professional development techniques, including health and diet regimens. Most importantly, Tim is also a dedicated husband and father to two children.

Coffee Meetup: Turn Your Side Hustle into Full-Time Business

Does your startup have a marketing plan? What do you need to know, plan, and prioritise to get the right results for your new business? If you’re a new founder and new to creating marketing plans, this online session is for you! 

Over the course of an hour, bMightie partner, 

💡Identifying your target audience and your unique value proposition

💡Setting your marketing goals, objectives, metrics, milestones and timelines

💡Defining your go-to-market channel and conversion strategy

🌟 Register to receive the recording and slides.

How to Create a Marketing Plan for Your Startup

Is co-founding better or flying solo? What can a new founder expect from each set-up and best navigate their co/solo-founding situation? 🚀

In this online session, bMightie founders, 

💬 Their journeys co/solo-founding their startups from zero to one

💬 The highs, lows, funny, and horror stories of co-founding or co-founder dating