Impact 2 Innovate (I2I) is a landmark multi-year program to provide capacity building support and investment readiness support to Western Australian social enterprises and investors. The program focuses on the development of the social enterprise sector in Western Australia & we think it's time to host a hands-on workshop to do just that!

In this workshop we will cover:

+ The social enterprise landscape and why it matters

+ Business structures

+ Success stories and pitfalls to avoid

+ Validating your business idea

+ Knowing your why, who and how

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop is for pre-venture or early-stage social enterprises. Reach out to us if you're not sure!

We will break into smaller groups to have targeted discussion and education relating to your stage of business, and provide opportunities to come away with practical tools and next steps.

Your workshop facilitators

Pat Ryan – CEO, Dismantle

Dismantle uses hands-on activities to connect with and mentor young people at-risk of long term unemployment, to enable them to become valued and valuable members of society. We fulfil our mission by running an organisation that achieves social impact through outcomes-based programs whilst generating revenue through profitable social enterprises.

Currently the organisation exists with a small range of initiatives, supporting youth participants to progress through outreach and early-intervention programs, then onto structured and paid work through social enterprises BikeDr. and ReNew Property Maintenance. Heading up this amazing organisation is a dream job for Pat!

Liz Moss - Impact Venture Consultant, Impact Seed

Liz has worked across a range of international development start-ups and social enterprises across Australia, South East Asia, and Europe, specialising in business development, community engagement, digital marketing, and partnership development. She is passionate about supporting businesses to enhance their impact by connecting and contributing to the community. Liz is Impact Seed’s Impact Venture Consultant, supporting a range of WA based social enterprises and purpose-driven organisations through capacity building and business development. Liz works closely with businesses to support them in identifying, establishing and scaling enterprises.

Nikkola Palmer - Programs Lead, Impact Seed

Having worked across multiple sectors including refugee resettlement, international development, education and community development, Nikkola is drawn to collaboration with passionate people on movements and projects that seek to better our world. Nikkola has extensive experience in facilitation, operations and social enterprise development, and was previously the Chief Operations Officer for social enterprise GOGO Events in South Australia.

Other information for the day

Morning tea will be provided.

Our workshop space is generously hosted by:

Bloom has provided a very detailed visitor pack including information about parking, transport and building access available here.

For any other questions, please email nikkola@impactseed.org

We can’t wait to see you!