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SUMMARY:Capital Without Borders - AU x JP
DESCRIPTION:Startup Today and Innovators Campus are back with something different. This month they’re pulling back the curtain on what investors in Australia and Japan actually think\, what they fund\, what they pass on\, and what founders on both sides of the Pacific consistently get wrong. Explore different sectors that are making waves\, what’s happening with AI\, vibe-coding\, finding a co-founder and more. \n​An open panel and AMA session featuring: \n\n​Harry Clark – Venture Architect & Co-CEO of AventureLabs. Habitual founder and venture studio operator building at the intersection of AI\, deep tech\, and venture capital across APEC and EMEA.\n​Jet Son Tan – Tokyo-based angel investor and serial entrepreneur with deep product experience in ML and AI across Apple\, TomTom\, and six startups. Founder Institute mentor across Japan\, South Korea\, and Southeast Asia\, with a strong eye for early-stage technical founders.\n\n​Facilitated by: \n\n​Matt Ainsworth – Co-host and cross-border operator working across the AU and JP startup ecosystems.\n​Thom Peace – Founder of Innovators Campus and a long time venture builder in Japan.\n\n​What we’ll cover: \n\n​How investors in AU and JP evaluate early-stage startups differently\nWhat AI and deep tech opportunities are emerging across both markets right now\n​How to position your startup for cross-border investment\nOpen Q&A – bring your real questions\, no softballs required
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/capital-without-borders-au-x-jp/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251010T090000
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SUMMARY:Fundraising Foundations – Timing\, Valuation & Investor Expectations
DESCRIPTION:​In this session\, Remco Marcelis (Standard Ledger) and Jason Atkins (Torus\, ex-Cake Equity) walk you through the core mechanics of fundraising. With years of experience helping hundreds of startups\, they’ll demystify the rules of the game so you can approach your raise with confidence and avoid the most common mistakes.\nKey Topics \n\nWhen and how to raise capital – timing your raise for maximum impact\nTypes of investors & funding rounds – equity\, convertible notes\, SAFEs and more\nValuation – how to think about it at your stage\nWhat investors want to see – decks\, financials\, and getting your cap table right\nCommon pitfalls to avoid – real-world lessons from other founders\n\n​If you’re considering your first raise – or want to make sure your next one starts on the right footing – this session will give you the clarity to step into investor conversations prepared.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/fundraising-foundations-timing-valuation-investor-expectations/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation,Showcase / Pitch / Demo / Tour
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250815T100000
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SUMMARY:Legal Foundations for Startups
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop\, Luna provides a practical breakdown of the essential legal knowledge every founder needs. From choosing the right company structure and nailing your founder agreements\, to navigating equity distribution and safeguarding your intellectual property\, Luna covers it all. \n​Here’s your chance to get clear\, actionable insights from startup law experts who’ve set the gold standard for clarity and effectiveness. (In fact\, our previous partner Scalare described our Campus sessions as the “gold standard” for delivering practical value to founders – expect no less from this session!) \n​🗓 Friday 15 August\n⏰ 12:00 – 1:00 PM AEST\n💻 100% online via Butter – built for real engagement\, not passive listening\n🌏 Open to all Aussie founders
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/legal-foundations-for-startups/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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