Idea to Exit, an evening with Tech Ready Women and Scalare Partners

About this Event

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of inspiration and networking as Tech Ready Women, in collaboration with Scalare Partners, proudly present "Idea to Exit". Join us to celebrate the incredible journeys of female founders who have successfully navigated the startup world, from initial idea to successful exit.

In light of the recent acquisition of Tech Ready Women by Scalare Partners, our very own Founder, Christie Whitehill, will join a panel of powerhouse female founders, including Blaise Moskalev (Former Founder of Hear Us Roar), Edwina Sharrock (Former Founder of Birth Beat) and Rhian Allen (Former Founder of The Healthy Mummy). They will share their experiences, insights, and golden advice on how to strategically build and exit a startup.

We will also take a moment to celebrate the acquisition of Tech Ready Women by Scalare Partners! 🥂 Carolyn Breeze, CEO @ Scalare Partners, will share the exciting new opportunities this partnership brings to female founders across Australia.

Why Attend

💡 Get firsthand insights from female founders who have successfully exited their ventures.

💡 Discover how the TRW acquisition by Scalare Partners can elevate your startup journey as a female founder.

💡 Network with like-minded founders, potential mentors, and investors.

💡 Be part of a supportive community that champions female founders in the tech ecosystem.

Agenda

6 PM to 6.30 PM - Networking

6.30 PM to 6.50 PM - Welcome and Christie Whitehill’s Idea to Exit story

6.50 PM to 7.30 PM - Idea to Exit Panel

7.30 PM to 7.40 PM - Scalare Partners

7.40 PM to 8.30 PM - Networking

About the Panelists

Blaise Moskalev, Former Founder of Hear Us Roar, Innovation Strategist, Startup Advisor, Mentor, TRW Alumni

Blaise is a seasoned innovator with over a decade of experience across startups, not-for-profits, and corporate environments. Currently, she serves as a Strategic Partners Manager at Origin Energy, where she focuses on accelerating the renewable energy transition for large businesses through strategic collaboration and innovative product design. Previously, Blaise was an Innovation Strategist at Monitor Deloitte, helping organisations discover and pursue new growth opportunities.

In 2021, after kicking it off at Tech Ready Women’s Startup Program, Blaise sold her global fashion marketplace, Hear Us Roar, to an Australian competitor after five challenging years. She likened the experience to "flying blind into a storm," but ultimately, she emerged successful, landing with a smile. Blaise is eager to share insights from her journey, emphasising the importance of developing a startup with an exit strategy in mind from day one.

Now a Startup Mentor and board adviser, Blaise supports female founders, driven by her passion for strategic innovation and creating positive social and environmental impact.

Christie Whitehill, Founder of Tech Ready Women, Co-Founder of INTU Wellness, Mentor

Christie Whitehill, founder of Tech Ready Women, launched her award-winning education program to bridge the gender gap in tech entrepreneurship. With only 16% of startups globally founded or co-founded by women, Christie leveraged her 15 years of experience in building tech solutions to upskill female entrepreneurs. The program gained rapid industry recognition, winning the Accelerator of the Year 2017 and securing government funding. In 2024, Christie successfully sold Tech Ready Women to Scalare Partners, enhancing opportunities for female founders.

A recognised thought leader in tech and entrepreneurship, Christie has established successful partnerships across media, government, corporate, and education sectors. She has managed the development of over 20 tech products, including EY’s global R&D portal 'Ready' through her previous company, Hatching Lab. Christie also co-founded INTU WELLNESS, a fast-growing health and beauty supplements brand, securing seed funding and an exclusive contract with Mecca.

As well as being an entrepreneur, Christie is a mum to two children Zac 6, and Ava 3, so she understands the juggle of both managing a startup and parenthood.

Edwina Sharrock, Former Founder of Birth Beat, Advisor

Edwina Sharrock is a health advocate who leveraged technology to build a successful digital health platform. With a focus on innovation and growth, she serves as a non-executive director, offering her expertise to dynamic companies.

In 2023, Edwina sold her ed-tech startup, Birth Beat, to Device Technologies. Founded in 2016 in Tamworth, NSW, Birth Beat provides digital childbirth education and baby first aid courses, helping over 5,000 parents. The idea for Birth Beat came after the local private hospital closed, and Edwina, a registered nurse and midwife, began teaching from home before moving online. She won multiple awards, including the Commonwealth Bank Innovation Award and secured partnerships with health funds.

Recognised also as a Google Regional Online Hero, and winner of the NSW Telstra Small Business Award, Edwina continues to support other businesses, particularly women-led ventures.

Rhian Allen, Former Founder of The Healthy Mummy, E-Commerce Expert, Best Selling Author

Rhian Allen is a dynamic entrepreneur with a proven track record of launching and leading successful businesses. In 2010, she founded The Healthy Mummy, growing it to a $24 million turnover and $4.5 million EBITDA without any debt. After selling half the business to Private Equity in 2017, Rhian fully exited by selling the remaining share to a trade buyer in early 2022. Rhian’s approach to business is driven by passion and customer service, ensuring the business thrives even after her exit.

Following her success with The Healthy Mummy, she launched Healthy Active Pet, focusing on pet health and nutrition. Rhian is also a business consultant and advisor, leveraging her expertise in digital marketing, e-commerce, and strategic planning to help other businesses grow. Additionally, Rhian is a best-selling author and a prominent figure in the media, recognised as a leading woman in business.

Event Details

📅 Date: Wednesday, 14 August 2024 | 6 PM to 8.30 PM AEST

📍 Venue: EY Centre Level 35, 200 George Street, Sydney

🎟️ Ticket: Discounted tickets until 9 August 2024: $53| 30% discount for TRW Female Founder Connect members and TRW Alumni (if you're a FFC member or TRW Alumni and don't have the discount code with you, reach out to the team at community@teachreadywomen.com) | General Admission: $75

🍸 Canapes, snacks and drinks will be served

Thanks to our venue host and sponsors

This event is possible with the support of Ernst & Young (EY) as the venue host, and Baseline and Westpac for sponsoring this event.

Baseline is the Open-source serverless framework that delivers all this and more with up to 6 months' worth of development out of the box. Powered by the reliability and power of AWS, Baseline is the perfect solution for startups that want to stay ahead of the curve. Learn more about Baseline here.

Westpac is Australia’s oldest bank and company, one of four major banking organisations in Australia and one of the largest banks in New Zealand. Westpac provides a broad range of banking and financial services in these markets, including consumer, business and institutional banking and wealth management services.

Their support is instrumental in making this event possible and helping us bring together inspiring female founders and industry leaders. Thank you, Ernst & Young, Baseline and Westpac, for your commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in our community.

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

We look forward to welcoming you to this event!