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SUMMARY:From Founder-Led Sales to Scale: Build a go-to-market engine that works
DESCRIPTION:Founder-led sales is often the engine behind early startup success. Founders know the customer better than anyone\, making them the best people to tell the story\, navigate objections and close deals. But as businesses grow\, what once drove success can quickly become a bottleneck.\n​The challenge isn’t simply hiring more salespeople. It’s building the systems\, structure and operating rhythm that allow revenue to scale without the founder being involved in every deal. \n​Join Ben Sharp (KPMG High Growth Ventures)\, Joshua Nu’u-Steele (Co-Founder & CRO\, Ideally) and Jared Kristensen (Founder\, Audience Republic) as they share firsthand lessons from building and scaling high-growth businesses. Together\, they’ll unpack what it takes to move from founder-led sales to a scalable\, repeatable go-to-market function\, including the common mistakes\, key inflection points and practical strategies that drive sustainable growth. \n​Whether you’re hiring your first sales leader\, building GTM capability\, or looking to reduce founder dependency\, this session will provide practical insights you can apply immediately. \n​You’ll learn: \n\n\n​How to recognise when you’ve outgrown founder-led sales \n\n\n​The foundations required for a scalable GTM function \n\n\n​When and how to hire sales leadership \n\n\n​The systems\, processes and operating cadence that support growth \n\n\n​Why most GTM challenges are structural\, not people problems
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/from-founder-led-sales-to-scale-build-a-go-to-market-engine-that-works/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR:   Beyond traditional funding: how to unlock the power of non-dilutive capital
DESCRIPTION:Join for a candid discussion on how to access and corroborate funding with reality\, what the upcoming changes to the R&D Tax Incentive really mean for founders\, and how to prepare with confidence ahead of the reforms. Expect clear insights\, grounded guidance and real‑world perspectives on how these changes may affect founders accessibility\, how they interact with your cap table and future raises\, and how the upcoming reforms may influence what and how you can claim. \nYou’ll walk away with a sharper understanding of how the reforms could affect your future R&D claims\, and how to align your internal processes\, strategy and readiness to meet the bar with confidence.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/webinar-beyond-traditional-funding-how-to-unlock-the-power-of-non-dilutive-capital/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:What Investors Want: Capital Raising in 2026
DESCRIPTION:What are investors looking for in 2026?  \n​The bar for capital raising has never been higher. With greater competition\, and AI making timelines from MVP to market much faster\, the funding landscape for 2026 looks very different from even a few years ago. For funding\, this means increased selectivity\, heightened due diligence and a focus on clear pathways to revenue\, adding new pressure for founders. \n​So what do founders need to know? And what do investors really want? Join us online this February 23rd as we pick the brains of two investors and a KPMG specialist to unpack what they’re looking for in 2026. \n​This session is designed to give founders the insights and practical actions they need to prepare for the funding environment in the year ahead. \n​You’ll hear from: \n\n\n​Andrew Poesaste\, Partner at Rampersand \n\n\n​Justine Carzino\, Investment Principal at OneVentures \n\n\n​Sarah Josey\, KPMG Partner who has helped early‑stage startups raise with confidence on what she’s hearing on the ground 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/what-investors-want-capital-raising-in-2026/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260128T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20260128T080000
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SUMMARY:KPMG High Growth Ventures: The Exit Readiness Gap
DESCRIPTION:​On Wednesday\, 28 January 2026 (10:00AM – 11:00am AEDT)\, KPMG will launch their KPMG High Growth Venture Exit Readiness Gap Report with a live webinar with key insiders on the topic to open up the conversation and share actionable ways to build towards successful outcomes. \nIn this session\, hear about: \n\nWhy exits stay in the shadows: and the ecosystem‑level impact of that silence\nMaking exit planning a standing agenda item: practical steps across financial\, legal\, strategic\, and governance disciplines\nRebuilding the exit flywheel; how better preparation recycles capital and talent while strengthening resilience\, and improving outcomes for founders\, teams\, investors and the broader ecosystem\n\nYou’ll hear real talk from three operators and advisors on their insights and honest advice they wish they’d had sooner\, plus a first look into data‑backed insights that reveal where readiness most often breaks down and how to fix it.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/kpmg-high-growth-ventures-the-exit-readiness-gap/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20251008T083000
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SUMMARY:KPMG High Growth Ventures: What exit is right for you?
DESCRIPTION:This event is designed for founders thinking about scale\, liquidity\, or positioning for the next chapter. Whether you’re exit-curious or exit-ready\, this conversation will help you cut through the noise and make smarter decisions.\nIt will explore the current state of exits in Australia and globally\, comparing liquidity pathways like PE\, VC\, and IPOs. You’ll hear from a PE\, a VC\, a buyside expert\, and an ASX representative\, each offering insights into what works\, what doesn’t\, and what founders should be doing now to prepare. \nThis webinar will cover: \n\nA clear comparison of exit pathways for 2025 and how they stack up\nPractical advice on preparing for each option\nLessons learned from recent transactions in the market
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/kpmg-high-growth-ventures-what-exit-is-right-for-you/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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SUMMARY:Great Founders Exit Smart: Lessons They Wish They'd Known Sooner
DESCRIPTION:The best exits start years before the deal – and are shaped by the decisions you make today. This candid webinar brings together voices from both sides of the table to unpack the early decisions that shape exit outcomes. \nThis event is geared towards those who want to learn more about what an exit entails\, for both those planning or thinking about their exit in the next 5-7 years\, or those curious about what makes a strong exit. \n 
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/great-founders-exit-smart-lessons-they-wish-theyd-known-sooner/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Capital Raising in 2025: Securing the funds to fuel your growth
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Inside the Minds of VCs – What Startups Need to Know in 2025 \n📅 Thursday 27 March\, 2025\n⏰ 12.00pm – 1.00pm AEDT\n📍 Virtual (Microsoft Teams) \nHear from our panelists Chris Davidson\, (US-based) Founder\, Map n Scale\, Kieran O’Neill\, Principal at Tidal Ventures\, Josh Geelan\, KPMG Partner\, Justine Carzino\, Investment Director – OneVentures\, how to secure capital in an ever-evolving economic climate. \nCo-hosted by Amanda Price (Head of KPMG High Growth Ventures) and Michael Chandler (Portfolio Manager at KPMG High Growth Ventures). \nGain actionable insights on:\n✅ The latest capital raising trends and investor expectations\n✅ Proven strategies to stand out in a competitive funding landscape\n✅ How to structure your raise and engage the right investors\n✅ Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/capital-raising-in-2025-securing-the-funds-to-fuel-your-growth/
LOCATION:online\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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SUMMARY:AIIA and KPMG: Navigating AI Report Roadshow – Perth
DESCRIPTION:Navigating AI: A guide to the development\, use and adoption of AI \n  \nJoin Dean Grandy\, Partner at KPMG\, Simon Bush\, CEO at the AIIA\, and expert panellists in unpacking how AI can be safely adopted across business and government. The event will also discuss the AIIA and KPMG major paper\, Navigating AI which is an innovative guide to the development\, use and adoption of Artificial Intelligence. \nIn the 21st century\, machine learning\, automation and AI are shaping up as the next great frontier for society to understand and adopt. Technology is advancing at an unprecedented rate\, with innovations such as ChatGPT changing the game for universities\, artists\, technologists and lawyers alike. The AIIA and KPMG have partnered in the belief that industry\, including businesses of all size\, require greater confidence and guidance in adopting these technologies for the benefits of their customer and society at large.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/aiia-and-kpmg-navigating-ai-report-roadshow-perth/
LOCATION:KPMG\, 235 St Georges Terrace\, Perth\, WA\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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