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.