How a Sustainability Lens can Propel your Startup

Are you ready to propel your startup toward a brighter, sustainable future? Don't be left behind because your vision and narrative for a sustainable future are unclear. Future proof your startup by understanding the key sustainability levers for business success.

Join us in an exclusive breakfast event at the Sydney Startup Hub, proudly brought to you in collaboration with our partners - Fishburners, Stone & Chalk, Tank Stream Labs and Optus 5G Innovation Hub. Embark on an empowering journey that will ignite your entrepreneurial path with the power of sustainability.

This event is your opportunity to gain clarity on what you need to consider, discover industry trends, and how to gain support with corporates to equip both you and your startup for sustainable growth. Understand the intricate threads of CSR, ESG, and sustainability and unravel how they weave a tapestry of opportunity for your business. Together, we’ll uncover the essence of sustainability and its impact on your startup’s growth.

Mark your calendar for Thursday, 7th September at 8:30am. Kick start your morning with a light breakfast and engaging networking session, setting the stage for a compelling panel discussion. Our experts and thought leaders are geared up to share their wisdom as they dive deep into the realm of sustainability and discover its profound impact on your startups success.

Led by Mick Liubinskas, CEO of Climate Salad, immerse yourself in a riveting discussion alongside distinguished panellists:

• Frances Atkins, Co-Founder, Givvable
• Corri Byrne, Social Impact Manager, Optus
• Imogen Scott, Director of Communications, Australian Marine Conservation Society

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Explore the ways startups need to consider what contribution they make to sustainability
• Understand where your business can minimise negative impacts and advance positive ones - its different for each business
• Gain insights into recent sustainability trends within the corporate sector
• Discover essential factors to consider when engaging with corporates
• Recognise the pivotal role of authenticity
• Embrace the power of collaboration as we tackle today's monumental challenges.  Every individual and organisation, regardless of their field of background, possesses the potential to create substantial change

EVENT FORMAT:

8:30am – 9:00am Light breakfast & Networking

9:00am – 10:00am Panel Discussion including audience Q&A

10:00am – 10:30am Networking

Secure your spot now to future-proof your startup with sustainability wisdom!

We look forward to seeing you at the event. 

ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:

Mick Liubinskas is a climate tech investor and advisor. He co-founded Climate Salad to help build climate-focused startups and help the world get to and beyond net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. He has helped build 100’s of tech companies as a co-founder and with Pollenizer, Startmate, muru-D and Austrade.

Frances Atkins is a co-founder and director of givvable, the go-to platform for tracking supplier sustainability & ESG credentials.

Imogen Scott is the Director of Communications for the Australian Marine Conservation Society. With a career in conservation and animal welfare spanning 20+ years in Australia and the United States, Imogen has played key roles in a variety of successful campaigns, from fighting Japan’s lethal ‘research’ whaling and keeping wildlife wild, to protecting leatherback turtles in the Caribbean and eliminating dog-bite mediated rabies. 

Corri Byrne is the Social Impact Manager at Optus with a background in startups, technology, the community and NFP sector and more recently Optus in the Sustainability team.

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You may be photographed and videoed while attending this event: please approach the organiser if you have questions, concerns, or do not wish this to happen.