Pride Pitch Night with Fishburners
Event description
🌈 What better way to kick off your Pride celebrations or be the best ally out there than to support some amazing Queer founders!?
At Fishburners' next pitch night will be industry and stage agnostic - so it doesn’t matter if your biz is seed stage or you’re on your way to series A, we want to hear from you!
Join us for a night...
- Hearing from pioneering founders with innovative tech solutions.
- Learning from the investors and industry experts on our judging panel.
- Enjoying food & drink (vegan & gluten-free friends, we've got you covered!)
- Networking with the leading Australian entrepreneurship community.
Prepare yourselves for an epic evening! 🚀 If you're interested in pitching in-person or virtually, apply to pitch here.
🏆 Some amazing prizes and judges to be announced soon!
When: Friday 16th February, 5-8pm
Where: Fishburners, 2/11 York Street Sydney NSW 2000 OR virtual
Who: Founders, investors, community-members and you!
Dress code: Mardi Gras Magic! 🌈
We are proud to announce that 25% of the ticket revenue from this event will be donated to the Pinnacle Foundation, Australia's LGBTQIA+ education charity. The Pinnacle Foundation's flagship program offers educational scholarships, mentoring, and opportunities for young LGBTQIA+ Australians, empowering them to realise their full potential.
🏳️🌈 Meet the Judges for PRIDE PITCH NIGHT! 🏳️🌈
We're thrilled to present the esteemed judges for our groundbreaking event, the LGBTIQA+ Pride Pitch Night! This event, in collaboration with Veronica Mason, is the first of its kind in the Southern Hemisphere, providing a platform for LGBTIQA+ founders to shine and be celebrated.
Introducing:
James Alexander, Co-founder and Partner at Galileo Ventures
James is a visionary leader, backing exceptional emerging founders in billion-dollar markets through Galileo Ventures. With a track record of supporting over 200 startups, James brings invaluable experience to the judging panel.
Elizabeth Kaelin, Tech CEO and Startup Mentor
Elizabeth's journey from tech CEO to influential mentor highlights her deep commitment to supporting early-stage startups. Named one of Australia's top mentors, her expertise in entrepreneurial finance and strategic partnerships is invaluable.
Jarrod Lomas, President of Sydney Gay & Lesbian Business Association
Jarrod's dedication to advancing LGBTQIA+ interests is unparalleled. With a successful career in politics and advocacy, he brings a wealth of experience to the table, supporting and promoting LGBTQIA+ organizations on a national scale.
The ultimate victor will strut away with envy-inducing rewards:
- 1-month Free Fishburners Virtual Membership: Dive into the vibrant entrepreneurial community with access to top-notch resources and networking opportunities!
- Exclusive 60-Minute Coaching Session with Veronica: Get ready to level up your game with personalised guidance from the one and only Veronica Mason herself!
But wait, there's more! 🎁
For all you fabulous attendees out there, get ready to bid your way into the ultimate party experience:
- Auction for Mardi Gras Tickets: Who needs luck when you've got the chance to snag tickets to the hottest event in town? Let the bidding wars begin!
With prizes like these, every moment at our Pride Pitch Night is bound to be a blast! 🌈 Don't miss out on the fun – secure your spot now!
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For those of you who have never attended a Friday Pitch Night, here's a bit of context! We are a not-for-profit community of entrepreneurs that are dedicated to growing tech startups - and this is Australia's largest, most regular event in the ecosystem.
If you're looking for inspiration to start a business, are keen to learn some pitch tips, or just want to find out what startups are new in Sydney, this is for you. It's a great event for current entrepreneurs or anyone interested in entrepreneurship but not sure where to start.
The pitch night kicks off at 5.00 pm! Grab a drink and watch these fantastic founders put it all on the table!
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About Fishburners
Fishburners is Australia’s largest start-up community providing over 1000+ entrepreneurs a year with access to investment and economic development opportunities, mentoring, facilities and educational resources. Fishburners is based in Sydney, NSW and since their inception in 2011, Fishburners has impacted over 35,000+ entrepreneurs, held 7,800+ events, created 8,200+ jobs, helped start-up businesses raise $600m+ and partnered with 2,000+ enterprises, universities, and other organisations.