The Real Start-Up Talk: How Entrepreneurs Start and Scale

The Real Start-Up Talk gives you an inside look at how real founders turned early ideas into successful ventures, straight from uni halls to national scale-ups.

You’ll hear the unfiltered stories behind their wins, mistakes, and pivots — the stuff no textbook or lecture ever covers.

Register- https://www.activateuts.com.au/events/the-real-start-up-talk-how-entrepreneurs-start-and-scale/

✨ Why You Should Join:

Learn what it really takes to launch a business while juggling uni or full-time work.

Hear from two powerhouse founders:

• Mireille (Mim) Boutros — Co-founder of Caro, ex-founder of MoneyBrilliant (acquired by AMP & Westpac), and serial entrepreneur who started her first agency at 22.
• Zay Yang — Founder of multiple ventures across tech and marketing, sharing raw lessons on scaling fast and staying resilient through uncertainty.

Discover the playbook for starting lean, building credibility, and finding your first clients or investors.

Ask your burning questions during a candid live Q&A — no fluff, just real founder talk.

Network with like-minded students, alumni, and aspiring entrepreneurs over food and drinks (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options provided).

📍 Location: UTS Building 8, Room CB08.05.001 (Seminar Room)
📅 Date: Friday, 7 November 2025
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Free for members | $3 for non-members

Hosted by Naomi Vyas, this event is your backstage pass into the real startup world — the highs, the hustle, and the hard-earned lessons.

🚀 Seats are limited — sign up now and learn how to start smarter, scale faster, and think like a founder.