Join Coraggio and the Greater Dandenong Chamber of Commerce to engage with Richard Turner, 3x
Billion-Dollar Founder and Leading Australian Entrepreneur and Innovator.

Date: Thursday, 5 October 2023
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (1:30 PM arrival)
Location: The Holiday Inn, 50-52 McCrae St, Dandenong VIC 3175
Cost:
Complimentary for Chamber Members
$39.00 for Non-Chamber Members

Richard Turner is an emblem of entrepreneurial success, having founded four thriving companies
across diverse industry sectors. Celebrated as the Australian Entrepreneur of the Year for the
Cleantech sector in 2010, and twice the South Australian Entrepreneur of the Year in 1996 and 2010,
Richard’s achievements are nothing short of extraordinary.

Hi recent venture, Zen Energy, was hailed as the fastest-growing company in South Australia in 2010
and 2011, and the 4 th fastest in Australia in 2012 (BRW magazine). Today, ZEN stands as Australia’s
Clean Energy Generator and Retailer, providing electricity to substantial commercial and industrial
market segments.

An expert in re-invention and industry disruption, Richard’s passion for sustainability is profound. His
ideal ambition is to assist companies to drive transformative change, believe in their purpose, and
add value to future generations.

At this event, Richard will share his wealth of experience and insights from his entrepreneurial
journey which was recently compiled into his book ‘The Essential Entrepreneur’, published globally
by Wiley Publishing in November 2022.

Key takeaways include:
1. Strategies for successfully designing a business from its conception.
2. Tactics for enhancing branding visibility and strategic marketing.
3. Insights into maintaining consistent growth.
4. Practical advice on managing trademarks, patents, and becoming investment-ready.