Commerce Week 2025 - Inspiring Futures: What Makes an Idea Worth Backing?

As part of Commerce Week 2025 at Caulfield Campus, join us for a special panel event exploring the intersection of passion, people, and purpose in commerce—and what gives an idea the potential to succeed.

The panel will give students and parents meaningful insights into the early stages of turning an idea into something viable, and what it truly takes to get started. Through real stories and practical advice, attendees will hear about both sides of the entrepreneurial journey: building bold new ventures and backing them with belief and investment.

We’re excited to welcome a panel made up of members of the Caulfield Grammar School community, including current parents and alumni with experience in founding, growing, and investing in businesses. Their combined perspectives will offer valuable lessons on what makes an idea worth pursuing.

Event Details:
📅 Monday 19 May 2025
🕡 6:30pm – 7:00pm: Refreshments
🕖 7:00pm – 8:00pm: Panel Discussion and Q&A
📍 Cripps Auditorium, Caulfield Campus

Panellists:

• Paul Naphtali – Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Rampersand, an early-stage venture capital firm backing ambitious Australian startups.

• Louise Lambeth – Caulfield Grammarian (2006), Executive General Manager, Corporate Development at CAR Group, with deep experience in business strategy, leadership, and transformation.

• Ray Boyapati – Co-Founder and CEO of MedEntry, a leading medical entry preparation program operating across Australia, New Zealand, Ireland, and the UK.

• Kie van Lieshout – Caulfield Grammarian (2020), Co-Founder of Lyrebird Health, an AI medical scribe designed to automate clinical notes and help doctors spend more time with patients.

• Dana McDonald – Caulfield Grammarian (2019), Founder of Speculr, a B2B virtual try-on platform helping retailers reduce returns and minimise wastage through AI-driven technology.

Audience:
Open to all Caulfield Grammar School students and their families.

Come along to be inspired, ask questions, and explore what it really takes to turn an idea into something impactful.