In Conversation: Fireside Chat with Dr. Genevieve Hohnen Co Founder @ The Volte

Join us at Kaizen West for an evening that goes beyond the buzzwords and straight into the heart of the founder experience.

We’re kicking off with a candid fireside chat featuring Dr. Genevieve Hohnen, co-founder of The Volte — Australia’s leading designer fashion rental platform. From that first lightbulb moment to scaling a nationally recognised brand, Genevieve will share the real, raw and remarkable moments that shape a startup journey, including, but not limited to:

• How they closed an oversubscribed $4 million Series A funding round, which was led by eBay’s venture capital arm, eBay Ventures.

• Their Circularity Partnership with David Jones which enables women to value and recognise their investment in clothing.

• When they travelled to San Francisco, California to join the eBay leadership team at the eBay Ventures Innovation Session.

💬 What to Expect:

• Conversations about funding, failure, scale—and everything in between

• Insights on building a brand with impact

• The founder feels: ambition, uncertainty, and chasing what’s next

☀️ Dr. Genevieve Hohnen, co-founder of The Volte

Dr. Genevieve Hohnen is the co-founder of The Volte, Australia’s largest luxury fashion rental platform. With a PhD in Political Psychology, she has a diverse background in law, academia and public service. Dr. Hohnen co-founded The Volte in 2017 to provide sustainable, accessible designer fashion through a peer-to-peer model.

Whether you're dreaming up your first idea, deep in the trenches of growth, or just looking to connect with a like-minded crew — this is your invitation to come as you are.

✨ Kaizen West is more than a space. We’re a founder-first community, and this is just the beginning.