From Curiosity to Action: Getting Started with Entrepreneurship
Description
Got an idea? Curious about startups? Not sure where to begin?
Entrepreneurship isn’t just for business students or people with a fully formed startup idea.
It’s about spotting opportunities, solving problems, testing ideas and creating impact.
Join us for an interactive masterclass exploring what entrepreneurship really means and how students can get started.
Hear from Swinburne’s innovation and venture experts as they unpack common myths, share practical insights and introduce the support available for students with ideas, projects, research or interests they want to explore further.
Whether you have a business idea, capstone project, social impact concept, creative venture, or you’re simply curious about what’s possible, this session will help you understand where to start.
In this masterclass, you'll learn:
What entrepreneurship really is (and what it isn't)
How to identify opportunities worth exploring
Why you don't need funding, experience, or a perfect idea to get started
How successful ventures start with problem-solving
The pathways available through Swinburne Innovation Studio
How programs like Initiate, Venture Cup Wildcards, and Student Ventures can help you develop your ideas and take action.
Event details:
Date: Thursday 24 September
Time: 2-3pm (AEST)
Location: Online via Zoom
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Meet the speakers
Tom Forbes
Tom Forbes is an experienced technology executive with extensive experience in leading businesses within large corporates and startups. Most recently he was CEO of an Australian SaaS startup that he scaled up by expanding into the US market and then led a successful exit to a Silicon Valley-based software company. Prior to this he was the Managing Director of Boeing subsidiary Jeppesen Australia and sat on the board of Boeing Australia.
Dr Olivia Rinato
Dr Olivia Rinato is a researcher, entrepreneur and educator with a multidisciplinary background spanning business innovation, the creative industries and health sector. Over several decades, she has contributed to research and industry-aligned projects while running service-based businesses and translating research into practice. Her PhD on enterprising mindsets led her to design her first product business, grounded in her research. Olivia works predominantly in higher education, where she has designed and delivered transformative learning experiences across RMIT Activator, HEX and Monash Generator. Her work brings together research, enterprise and education to help people turn ideas into meaningful, real-world impact.
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