Join startup founder and growth advisor Chad Stephens for a live, no-fluff session designed for early-stage and scaling founders who want to build businesses that don’t just survive — but thrive, scale, and exit on their own terms.

Having built and sold three companies — including 1Form (acquired by REA Group), Fillr (acquired by Rakuten), and Inhouse Ventures (acquired by Scalare Partners) — Chad will share battle-tested operational insights that helped him go from bootstrapping on credit cards to delivering successful exits.

This event is your chance to gain strategic, investor-ready insights without the jargon — just real, practical advice from someone who's been through the trenches.

Who Should Attend:

Startup founders and operators (pre-seed to Series A)
Growth-stage teams preparing for funding or M&A
Product and operations leads looking to scale systems
Investors or advisors supporting early-stage portfolios

What You’ll Learn:

How to raise capital with a long-term exit in mind
The importance of building acquirer relationships early
Why strategic value often trumps short-term revenue
How to lay operational foundations before they break
When and how to leverage fractional operational talent
Common pitfalls that cost founders time, money, and equity

Featuring: Chad Stephens

Startup Founder | Advisor | 3x Exit Leader

Chad has founded, scaled, and exited multiple successful startups and advised over 100 others. His no-BS approach to operational excellence has helped founders go from back-of-the-napkin ideas to boardroom acquisition offers. Now, he’s sharing those insights directly with the next generation of founders.

Bonus for Attendees:

All attendees will receive exclusive early access to Chad’s new eBook.

Event Details:

Date: Tuesday, 23rd of September
Time: 12-1pm
Location: Level 17/ 300 Barangaroo Ave, Barangaroo
Duration: 45 mins talk + 15 mins Q&A
Cost: Free (Registration Required)