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SUMMARY:Financial Resilience with Simona Hughes
DESCRIPTION:Simona Hughes is a seasoned financial expert dedicated to helping businesses thrive and families build lasting wealth. After nearly two decades working with some of the world’s largest corporations\, as well as small start-ups\, she left the UK’s corporate scene to start a family in Perth. She now channels her expertise as a consulting CFO\, providing invaluable business advisory services that simplify operations\, drive profitability\, and empower business owners to achieve both financial success and a better quality of life. \nSimona believes that money should work for you—not the other way around. She’s passionate about making financial freedom accessible\, whether through budgeting basics\, financial resilience\, or strategic business growth. Her mission is to bring clarity\, sanity\, and freedom to business owners\, helping them transform their businesses while maintaining a fulfilling work-life balance.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/financial-resilience-with-simona-hughes/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20250411T160000
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SUMMARY:Marketing & Business Growth with Claire Deeks
DESCRIPTION:Claire Deeks is an accomplished marketing strategist\, entrepreneur\, and business growth expert with a passion for innovation and brand development. As the co-founder of two successful intentional businesses\, Ilo Wellness and Halo Tag\, Claire has successfully built and scaled purpose-driven brands\, combining sustainability\, community engagement\, and digital marketing expertise to drive growth. Her brands have graced the pages of Marie Claire to news.com.au\, and more\, cementing their place in the market. \nCurrently\, Claire serves as the Marketing Manager & Growth Strategist at The Small Business Lounge\, where she helps small to medium-sized businesses streamline their marketing efforts\, enhance their brand presence\, and implement data-driven strategies for sustainable success. Balancing two businesses and over five clients at any given time\, Claire is a pro at time management\, seamlessly navigating multiple projects while ensuring each brand thrives. At 26\, she is deeply in tune with evolving digital trends\, leveraging her insight to create fresh\, relevant\, and impactful marketing strategies. With expertise in marketing\, brand management\, and business development\, Claire excels at the intersection of creativity and strategy\, crafting innovative solutions that not only make brands stand out but also drive sustainable growth in competitive markets.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/marketing-business-growth-with-claire-deeks/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking with Mohinder Jaimangal
DESCRIPTION:Discover how design thinking can transform your product into something your customers rave about. Join Mohinder\, a robotics engineer and the founder of Curve Tomorrow\, as he shares his journey in developing user-friendly health technologies that address real-world challenges. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry\, Mohinder combines his passion for innovation with a commitment to making a positive impact to the world. \nAs a seasoned entrepreneur\, Mohinder has gone from founder to CTO and then CEO as they scaled from $0 to seven figures a year\, while serving on the boards of WeGuide and Classroom of Hope. He also mentors entrepreneurs at business accelerators like Plus8 and AndHealth\, sharing his insights on how to navigate the complex landscape of life\, tech and business. In this talk\, Mohinder will guide you through the principles of design thinking and demonstrate how they can be applied to develop impactful tech products in healthcare. \nAttendees will gain practical strategies for tackling challenges and turning them into opportunities for innovation and change in their businesses.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/design-thinking-with-mohinder-jaimangal/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241209T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T170054
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SUMMARY:South West Angels – AGM 2024
DESCRIPTION:Our SWA Annual General Meeting and social catch up for Members\, prospective members\, and supporters is on 9 December. Our Chair and Treasurer will present their respective reports and nominations for Committee positions will be voted on (note that only members can vote). \nThis AGM follows the Meet the Entrepreneur Session with Olivia Humphrey. \nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/south-west-angels-agm-2024/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Networking / Group Meetup
ORGANIZER;CN="South West Angels":MAILTO:xo@southwestangels.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241209T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241209T130000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Entrepreneur Series: Olivia Humphrey
DESCRIPTION:Olivia Humphrey spent many years in film distribution at Roadshow Entertainment\, BBC and Austar/Foxtel before founding the independent streaming platform\, Kanopy\, which forged a new channel for streaming films to library members. Olivia boot-strapped the company in 2008 before uprooting her young family away from Perth to move Kanopy’s head office in San Francisco\, USA. She spent the next 7 years scaling the business across North America and into Europe before selling to the private equity firm\, KKR in 2021. Kanopy was listed as one of the top 10 Australian M&A exits that year\, securing the platform as one of the great Australian media-tech success stories. \nOlivia is an Adjunct Professor for Entrepreneurship in Curtin University’s Business and Law Faculty. \nAttendees will gain insights into overcoming imposter syndrome and exploring what it means to lead a meaningful life\, drawing from personal experiences to inspire resilience and purpose in both professional and personal journeys.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/meet-the-entrepreneur-series-olivia-humphrey/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241128T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20241128T140000
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SUMMARY:Investing in Startups – What\, How\, Why
DESCRIPTION:Did you know that disruptive Australian companies like Canva and Linktree both started out with angel investment? Investing in startups (angel investing) is how you get in on the ground floor of companies that have potential to do BIG things.\nThis event will cover:\n– What angel investing is\n– How investing in startups works and how you can get involved\n– Why people become angel investors \nAnd no\, you don’t need millions to start investing\, just an interest in helping innovative and scaleable early-stage businesses (and the ability to meet the sophisticated investor criteria). \nCome along in person or online where you’ll learn about the interesting investment sector\, and hear personal stories from investors on how they got into angel investing\, their experiences\, and what they think about it.\nGet your tickets HERE
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/investing-in-startups-what-how-why/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
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ORGANIZER;CN="South West Angels":MAILTO:xo@southwestangels.com.au
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SUMMARY:Meet the Entrepreneur Series: Mohinder Jaimangal
DESCRIPTION:Discover how design thinking can transform your product into something your customers rave about. Join Mohinder\, a robotics engineer and the founder of Curve Tomorrow\, as he shares his journey in developing user-friendly health technologies that address real-world challenges. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry\, Mohinder combines his passion for innovation with a commitment to making a positive impact to the world.\nAs a seasoned entrepreneur\, Mohinder has gone from founder to CTO and then CEO as they scaled from $0 to seven figures a year\, while serving on the boards of WeGuide and Classroom of Hope. He also mentors entrepreneurs at business accelerators like Plus8 and AndHealth\, sharing his insights on how to navigate the complex landscape of life\, tech and business.\nIn this talk\, Mohinder will guide you through the principles of design thinking and demonstrate how they can be applied to develop impactful tech products in healthcare. Attendees will gain practical strategies for tackling challenges and turning them into opportunities for innovation and change in their businesses.\n\nLight refreshments will be provided. Come ready to learn\, share\, and connect!
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/meet-the-entrepreneur-series-mohinder-jaimangal/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Seminar / Panel Discussion / Conversation
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240506T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240506T183000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Entrepreneur Series: Jay Albany from Dirty Clean Food
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next instalment of our Meet the Entrepreneur Series\, featuring Jay Albany\, CEO of Dirty Clean Food. \nSustainability Focused Entrepreneurship \nJay is CEO of Dirty Clean Food\, a market leading platform for delicious and ethical food based in Perth.  Dirty Clean Food provides a commercial outlet that advances regenerative agriculture in Western Australia\, influencing over 25\,000 hectares and 30+ family farmers and ethical small food businesses. Dirty Clean Food is a Commonland 4 Returns business\, focused on generating social\, natural\, financial and inspirational returns through landscape restoration. \nJay founded Dirty Clean Food within Wide Open Agriculture in 2019\, growing this business from zero to $10 million+ in annualised in turnover in three years\, and is currently raising funds for expansion. He also served as CEO of Wide Open Agriculture (ASX: WOA) from December 2022 through March 2023\, where he led commercialisation of the Company’s innovative lupin protein business. \nHe has spent his career building better commercial networks to access quality food from local producers in America and Australia.  Prior to starting Dirty Clean food in 2019\, Jay held leadership roles in digital businesses in the food and finance industries in New York\, most recently running corporate strategy at MaxDelivery and founding MyFreshGrocer\, a New York-based online grocery specialising in eco-friendly delivery of local\, gourmet and grocery products. \nThe evening will also feature an announcement of an upcoming opportunity for sustainability focused entrepreneurs\, startups and businesses to be part of the free CONNECT Sustainable Industries 2024 program! \nTime\n5pm – 6.30pm\nIncluding drinks and nibbles \nCost\nFree for The SET members\n$20 for non-members \nThe Meet the Entrepreneur Series is supported by the Department of Jobs\, Tourism\, Science and Innovation through the New Industries Fund – X-Tend WA Program.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/meet-the-entrepreneur-series-jay-albany-from-dirty-clean-food/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:DEADLINE: Award / Scholarship
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240313T120000
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SUMMARY:Meet the Entrepreneur Series: Steve Knight Lunch Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us over lunch for the next installment of our Meet the Entrepreneur Series\, featuring Steve Knight\, a distinguished Business Communications Specialist. \nCommunication Readiness for Business – Art of Comms Workshop\nDiscover how to craft compelling messages that resonate with your audience and learn to deliver with confidence and professionalism. Elevate your communication skills and inspire others. Steve Knight is a seasoned Business Communications Specialist with over 30 years of experience\, blending expertise in broadcast journalism with executive coaching. As an Adjunct Professor at INSEAD Business School\, he educates and empowers leaders in effective communication strategies. Knight’s passion lies in transforming individuals into impactful speakers and leaders\, evident through his global coaching initiatives and innovative Art of Comms app. \n\nTime\n12pm – 3pm\nIncluding lunch and a break \nCost\nFree for The SET members\n$20 for non-members
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/meet-the-entrepreneur-series-steve-knight-lunch-session/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Information Session / Launch,Networking / Group Meetup,Workshop / Masterclass
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240208T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20240208T190000
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SUMMARY:South West Pop-Up Advisory Board Event
DESCRIPTION:Have you thought about getting some independent strategic advice for your business but don’t know where to start?\nWhat are three questions you could ask a panel of strategic advisors that might give your business a boost? \nInnovation Cluster in partnership with Strategic Intent Consulting is calling for expressions of interest from business owners in the South West to experience the power of Advisory Board model to accelerate their growth strategy.\nThis Pop-Up Advisory Board event is open to start-up’s\, SME’s\, and family businesses. The event matches Business Owners with one to three expert and experienced Advisors in a short 40 minute facilitated Advisory Board meeting to discuss business opportunities or challenges they are facing. \nHow a Pop-Up Advisory Board event works\nYou will complete a growth score survey to benchmark your business and identify up to three key business opportunities or challenges. \nA Chair will be assigned to your business and contact you to clarify your key business opportunities or challenges. The Chair will assign one to three advisors to be part of the Advisory Board meeting.\nThe Advisory Board meeting is a structured approach to maximise quality conversations and follow up. The Chair will facilitate the meeting with you and up to two additional business members\, and the allocated advisors.\nThe meeting will cover an overview of where your business is at\, review of your priorities for the next 18 months\, Advisor conversations to answer your key questions\, and finish with a draft 90 day action plan.\nAfter the meetings have concluded we will have a quick debrief with all the business owners on common themes and finish with networking drinks. \nEvent details\nThursday 8th February 2024\n4 – 7pm\n1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, WA\, 6280\n$35 and free for SET members. Includes drinks. \nHow to register\nPlease email your expression of interest by completing the form at the link below no later than 4pm Wednesday 17th January 2024.\nSW Pop-UP EOI\nYou will then be sent a growth score survey and matched with a Chair who will guide you through the process.\nIf you have any questions about the event please contact Craig Hook directly at E: strategicintent@iinet.net.au or M: 0421040863.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/south-west-pop-up-advisory-board-event/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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ORGANIZER;CN="Strategic Intent Consulting":MAILTO:strategicintent@iinet.net.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231201T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231201T110000
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SUMMARY:Get SET Business Innovation Series (3)
DESCRIPTION:Get SET business Innovation Series\nOpen workshops focused on business innovation\, strategy and scaling up\n \nSession 3:  Are you an employee or manager in government or a large organisation? \nJoin us at the SET\, South West’s newest training\, coworking and events venue where you will learn leading strategies for intrapreneurs to deliver innovative projects. \nFacilitated by Natasha Teakle\, Innovation Cluster’s Managing Director and experienced trainer in business strategy\, commercialisation and innovation. Tash holds several board advisory and volunteer roles including with Busselton Jetty Inc.\, Carbon Conscious Investments\, South West Angels\, and has been on the judging panel for the WA Innovator of the Year awards since 2015. \nMorning tea provided
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/get-set-business-innovation-series-3/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231130T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231130T110000
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SUMMARY:Get SET Business Innovation Series (2)
DESCRIPTION:Get SET business Innovation Series\nOpen workshops focused on business innovation\, strategy and scaling up\n \nSession 2:  Are you a small business looking to grow? \nJoin us at the SET\, South West’s newest training\, coworking and events venue where we will explore creating a business strategy for scale and funding business growth. \nFacilitated by Natasha Teakle\, Innovation Cluster’s Managing Director and experienced trainer in business strategy\, commercialisation and innovation. Tash holds several board advisory and volunteer roles including with Busselton Jetty Inc.\, Carbon Conscious Investments\, South West Angels\, and has been on the judging panel for the WA Innovator of the Year awards since 2015. \nMorning tea provided
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/get-set-business-innovation-series-2/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231123T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Perth:20231123T110000
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SUMMARY:Get SET Business Innovation Series (1)
DESCRIPTION:Get SET business Innovation Series\nOpen workshops focused on business innovation\, strategy and scaling up\n \nSession 1: Got an idea for a business but don’t know where to start? \nJoin us at the SET\, South West’s newest training\, coworking and events venue where we will explore early stage ideation and customer validation. \nFacilitated by Natasha Teakle\, Innovation Cluster’s Managing Director and experienced trainer in business strategy\, commercialisation and innovation. Tash holds several board advisory and volunteer roles including with Busselton Jetty Inc.\, Carbon Conscious Investments\, South West Angels\, and has been on the judging panel for the WA Innovator of the Year awards since 2015. \nMorning tea provided
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/get-set-business-innovation/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
ORGANIZER;CN="Innovation Cluster":MAILTO:info@innovationcluster.com.au
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SUMMARY:Regional Government Grants Masterclass Series
DESCRIPTION:This interactive workshop aims to help participants understand the processes and nuances of government grant programs\, while helping you improve your chances of securing competitive government grant funding. \nIncludes coffee\, tea and lunch. \nBring along your own ideas and experiences to share as we work through the following processes: \n\nThe best places to search for Government Grants\nHow to work out which Government Grants are right for your business\nHow to respond to the assessment criteria\nWhat evidence you might need to include to strengthen your submission\nWhere to go to ask for help\nWhat happens if you get offered funding\nCommon mistakes\n\nA limited number of one-on-one sessions will be available from 1.30pm – 4.30pm on the day\, with all participants going into a draw to secure one of these sessions.
URL:https://wainnovationcalendar.com.au/event/regional-government-grants-masterclass-series/
LOCATION:The SET\, 1/25 Burler Drive\, Vasse\, Western Australia\, 6280\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Workshop / Masterclass
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