Redefining entrepreneurship through the lens of migration, identity, and impact

Migrating to a new country brings profound change, and for some, a powerful motivation to create businesses that solve real-world problems. This panel shines a light on the “migrapreneur mindset” — the resourcefulness, resilience, and values-driven ambition that fuel migrant and refugee entrepreneurs as they build ventures with purpose.

Join us for an honest, inspiring conversation on the unique barriers, bold visions, and untapped potential of migrapreneurs across Australia. Whether you're starting up, supporting others, or shaping the impact ecosystem, this session will shift your lens on entrepreneurship, migration, and belonging.

Meet the Trailblazers

In this dynamic panel discussion, you'll hear directly from migrant and refugee founders who are navigating the startup journey while holding tight to purpose and community. Their stories will challenge assumptions and offer fresh perspectives for changemakers, business leaders, and advocates of economic inclusion.

Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, 27 August 2025
⏰ Time: 12 PM (Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne) / 11:30 AM (Adelaide, Darwin) / 10 AM (Perth) / 2 PM (Wellington)
🖥 Online
🎟 Cost: Free for BFGN members, $20 for non-members

What You’ll Learn & Do

Understand the personal and systemic challenges faced by migrapreneurs in Australia
Gain insight into how lived experience shapes innovation, purpose, and business resilience
Learn actionable strategies for inclusive support, ecosystem development, and self-empowerment
Hear practical advice for aspiring founders with migrant or refugee backgrounds

About the Panelists

👤 Panelist 1 – To Be Confirmed
👤 Panelist 2 – To Be Confirmed
👤 Panelist 3 – To Be Confirmed
Full bios will be announced shortly.

About the Host Organisation

Catalysr is an award-winning startup accelerator in Australia that runs intensive entrepreneurship programs for high-performing migrant and refugee entrepreneurs, also known as Migrapreneurs, who aspire to succeed in Australia by building their own startups or social enterprises. (catalysr.com.au)

Why Attend?

This BFGN Webinar Series event is perfect for founders, funders, policy leaders, educators, and anyone passionate about entrepreneurship and equity. You’ll gain inspiration and practical knowledge from real-world stories of courage, community, and creativity.

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