What we’re about
Aussie Founders Club: Helping level up Australia's Start-Up Community
Welcome to the Aussie Founders Club - Our aim is to support and connect entrepreneurs across Australia, with a focus on practical, actionable insights and community building.
At the heart of everything we do is the Start-Up Ecosystem. It serves as the foundational element of our group, offering:
- Local and Expanding Meetups: Originating in Melbourne and planning to extend to Sydney, we organise meetups connecting founders, investors, and industry experts.
- Hybrid Networking: Our community extends online with a Slack channel and a Facebook group, complementing our face-to-face meetups.
- Targeted Think Tanks and Discussions: We host discussions and think tank sessions focusing on addressing specific challenges faced by entrepreneurs.
The Aussie Founders Club is dedicated to strengthening the tech startup scene in Australia. We believe in the value of connecting people, sharing resources, and supporting each other. Our goal is to nurture a community where entrepreneurs can thrive and succeed.
Join us and be a part of a network that is all about growth, support, and real-world connections.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Pitch your Product for the India Market!Needs locationA$30.00
❗️If you want to put your hat in the ring to pitch, reserve your spot via AICC's Website, please!❗️
Apply Here: Pitch Night EOI ApplicationIs your MVP ready for the Indian market? Here's your chance to pitch your product or service to a panel of experts across various technology sectors, all searching for the next big innovation! Showcase your solution and gain valuable insights from industry leaders. This is a rare opportunity to receive expert feedback, better understand the Indian market landscape, and refine your strategy for success.
Only 12 MVPs will be selected to pitch. Of those, the five most promising will be invited to private meetings with investors from Findi and the State Bank of India (SBI), with the potential to secure funding. If you can distill your MVP into a concise three-minute pitch—using a whiteboard and TV if needed—apply now by clicking here.
The details:
Tickets Price:- $30 full price
- Get $10 off with the code "AFC10"
Tickets include delicious Indian-inspired canapés and beverages while connecting with other innovators.
Agenda:
- 17:30 - 18:00: Arrival and Networking
- Drinks and canapés on arrival.
- 18:00 - 18:15: Introduction to the panel of India experts
- Introduction of the panel of India experts.
- 18:15 - 20:00: Pitch session
- 12 MVP pitches are heard by the panel. Panelists provide an immediate 'traffic light' response with red indicating that it has no market fit in India, yellow meaning there may be some opportunities, and green implying that there is definitely a market fit for India.
- 20:00 - 20:30: Networking - The audience are welcome to network
Panelists:
- Cerasela Tanasescu: Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at La Trobe University
- Saurabh Mishra: Director of Vytara and Vice President, TiE Melbourne
- Jasmine Batra: Managing Director of Arrow Digital
Don't want to pitch, but curious to see what's happening? Book your ticket via the link above and join us!
