Find your Co-Founder or New Hire

The highly anticipated Find your Co-Founder or New Hire event, proudly hosted by Sydney Startup Hub in partnership with Stone & Chalk, is your opportunity to connect with top talent, future co-founders, and like-minded innovators to strengthen your leadership team.  

Join us on Tuesday, 25th March, at the vibrant Sydney Startup Hub to connect with a diverse pool of professionals who share your passion and vision. Whether you're seeking a co-founder, looking to expand your team, or exploring fresh opportunities, this event is designed to accelerate your journey in the startup ecosystem. 

The event kicks off at 5:30pm with networking over refreshments before diving into an exclusive panel discussion.

Panel Topic: Equity Splits, Roles, and Responsibilities - Getting It Right from Day One

Setting the foundation for a successful co-founder partnership is crucial. This session will explore how to structure equity splits, define roles and responsibilities, and establish strong agreements to avoid common pitfalls and set your venture up for long-term success.

Join Niklas Olsson, Co-Founder of Klaro, as he shares key insights on what to look for, potential risks, and how to protect yourself and your equity from the start.

We'll also hear from Mathieu Bertrand, Co-Founder & CEO of Like Family, who brings a unique perspective on navigating the challenges of co-founding a company with a life partner. Discover how he and his co-founder have successfully scaled their business, growing their team, and balanced entrepreneurship while raising a family.

The discussion will be facilitated by Lucinda Batey, Startup Success & Community Manager at Stone & Chalk, ensuring a dynamic and insightful conversation.

Following the panel, you’ll have the opportunity to pitch your ideas and meet with potential co-founders or hires in a high-energy networking session designed to foster meaningful connections.  

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

• Elevator Pitches: Showcase your business or highlight the unique skills you bring as a potential co-founder or key decision-maker in concise 60-second pitches.
• Networking: Seize the opportunity to connect with like-minded entrepreneurs, potential co-founders, team members, and individuals who can contribute to your startup or scaleup journey.
• Diversity: This event welcomes startups from all sectors, enhancing the diversity of your networking opportunities.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

• Entrepreneurs seeking a Co-Founder
• Professionals looking to connect with ambitious, like-minded individuals
• Individuals eager to immerse themselves in the startup environment
• Those seeking guidance from experienced business leaders
• Job seekers interested in joining a startup or scaleup team
• Hiring managers scouting for C-suite leads across various roles

REGISTRATION CATEGORIES:

I AM LOOKING FOR A CO-FOUNDER

• I want to meet and connect with ambitious, like-minded entrepreneurs who share my vision 
• Place myself in the heart of the startup environment where being a founder is commonplace
• Surround myself with people who have built businesses before and ready to do it again
• I’m not ready to launch my startup yet, but I’m keen to begin conversations now

I AM HIRING TO BUILD OUT MY TEAM

• I want to meet potential candidates who could be our next C-suite leads, sales & marketing manager, product developers and engineers, people & culture specialists etc

I AM LOOKING FOR A NEW ROLE WITH A TECH STARTUP OR SCALEUP

• I want to meet a qualified group of startups and scaleups to accelerate my job search
• Chat directly with team members to learn more about open opportunities
• Build connections and stay in touch with people who are responsible for hiring

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: Tuesday 25th March, 2025

Where: Sydney Startup Hub, Level 1, 11 York Street, Sydney

Guest arrival, drinks & nibbles: 5:30pm – 6:00pm

Welcome and panel discussion: 6:00pm – 6:30pm

60 sec elevator pitches: 6:30pm – 7:30pm

Networking drinks & canapes: 7:30pm – 8:30pm

Don't miss this chance to build the leadership team that will propel your venture to new heights. Register now and take the next step in your growth journey.

We look forward to welcoming you to this event!

By attending this event, you consent that you may be photographed and recorded on video. These photos and videos may be used for marketing and promotional purposes in the future. If you have any concerns please let the team know upon arrival.