Founders Live Melbourne

Founders Live Melbourne EVENT #3!

We've taken it to the next level!

Join us for an incredible evening…

Founders Live is an unforgettable happy hour competition sweeping the globe.

5 founders

99-second pitches

4 minutes of audience Q&A

YOUR VOTES decide the winner!

So bring your friends and coworkers, grab some food and drink, get to know your local entrepreneurs, and vote for what you think will be the next big thing… built in Oz.

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Starring

Ryan Toppin as the City Leader

Competing Founders and Startups

TBA

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Agenda

6:00 PM - Doors open and networking

7:00 PM - Announcements, pitches, and voting

8:00 PM - More networking

Venue Details:

Level 1, 9 Star Cres Docklands 3008

Natural Velocity Head Office is located on Level One, 9 Star Cres Docklands (inside The District Docklands) next to Melbourne College of Hair and Beauty.

If you’re special needs, feel free to reach out for tailored directions specific to your superpower.

By tram:We're at the last stop on tram routes 70 & 86 (free tram zone). Exit the FRONT of the tram, cross the road and enter the left-hand side District Docklands entrance, up the escalator near Penny Specialty Coffee, take a left over the bridge and we're next to Melbourne College of Hair & Beauty

By Rideshare:Enter ‘Natural Velocity’ into your App and a driver will drop you off outside The District Docklands entrance. enter the left-hand side District Docklands entrance, up the escalator near Penny Specialty Coffee, take a left over the bridge and we're next to Melbourne College of Hair & Beauty

By Car:Park in “the District Docklands East Carpark” above Woollies. From your car exit level one, walk past H&M towards Star Cres, turn left take a right over the bridge and we're next to Melbourne College of Hair & Beauty. NV can discount parking down to $7.

By Motorbike/bicycle:Plenty of two wheel parking is available along Docklands Drive

By Ferry:Natural Velocity is a 10 minute walk, or 5 min tram ride from Port Phillip Ferries Docklands Terminal (see 70 & 86 tram instructions above)

By Hoverboard:Not recommended 😂

Please call/ text Noodles on 0423857606 if you get stuck

Winners

The Founders Live winners package includes:

• Front Row membership with unlimited access to Backstage Intelligence and the Backchannel community
• Founders Live Booster Pack over $1,000,000 in cash savings on 100+ essential apps and services for startups
• An appearance in the Founders Live Prime Time regional qualifiers with a chance to advance to our Prime Time global livestream tournament

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The Toppin Group

Ryan provides business mentoring & sales coaching globally to increase business focus, hone strategy & provide best in class customer experiences.

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People: The right people, in the right roles

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Placement: Sales & Marketing excellence

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