What do founders need to get right from the start?

Catherine Turner from the Gild Business Management team will be at Spark Festival 2026 in Sydney, sharing practical insights in: “Ten Things That Set Founders Up for Success: Accounting, Tax and R&D”

The session will cover:

- 5 things founders should know about Accounting & Tax

- 5 things founders should know about R&D

- An open Q&A focused on the real questions founders are dealing with

Because building a business isn’t just about having a great idea. Understanding the financial, tax and R&D considerations early can help founders make more informed decisions as they grow.

Where: Stone & Chalk Tech Central, 477 Pitt Street, Haymarket

When: 22 September | 1:30–2:30pm

If you’re heading to Spark Festival, come along and join Catherine for the session.

You may also want to join:

12:30–1:30pm at the same venue: Employee claims in the age of AI: what founders need to know – https://events.humanitix.com/employee-claims-in-the-age-of-ai

Contact the host of Accounting, Tax and R&D for Startup Founders in Sydney