Inside Global Growth: A Fireside Chat on Teams and Strategy

Join us for a relaxed, insightful conversation with Aubrey Blanche Sarellano where we’ll unpack what it really takes to scale a team internationally, and why Australian founders are uniquely positioned to succeed on the global stage. From building diverse, high-performing teams to navigating the challenges of international expansion, this session offers real-world lessons for founders ready to grow with purpose.

This session will spotlight practical, human-centred insights on what it really takes to scale a business globally, especially through the lens of team, culture, and leadership. We’ll cover the following topics, and allow time for plenty of Q&A for your burning questions:

Building strong, diverse, and globally capable teams
Embedding inclusive processes into growth strategy
The unique strengths Aussie founders bring to international markets

Format: 30–40 minute live fireside chat (via Zoom) - facilitated Q&A by our CEO, Trena Blair
Suitable for: Scaleup founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders with an eye on global expansion

Introducing Aubrey Blanche Sarellano ( Founder & CEO of The Mathpath and VP of Equitable Operations at Culture Amp): Aubrey Blanche-Sarellano is a strategy & operations and people & culture executive with global experience specialising in developing and scaling teams and processes to achieve responsible business growth objectives. An expert at systems-level analysis and design and a believer in data-informed methods, with extensive experience in communications (internal, external, and crisis), HR, ESG, AI product development, and go-to-market strategy. Experienced non-profit board member, startup investor, and advisor. She is currently an Advisor to Culture Amp and Founder of her eponymous equitable design consultancy.

Introducing your host: Trena Blair is Founder & CEO, FD Global Connections: We are Australia's scaleup specialist in international expansion for scaleups, and through our tailored online membership and learning platform FD Global Academy™ we provide ambitious entrepreneurs with the knowledge, tools, and networks they need to grow globally. Our programs combine expert-led learning, a supportive community, and practical resources to guide business leaders through the complexities of international expansion. With on-demand modules, interviews with global experts, downloadable frameworks and templates, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain actionable insights at every step. We also harness the power of generative AI to personalise the learning experience, so you get the guidance that matters most to your growth journey.

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