Events

Join us for a night of big ideas and innovative solutions at our 2021 Wade Institute Showcase Pitch Night on Tuesday 9 November from 5.30pm - 7.00pm.

Five startups from the cohort will pitch on the night for the chance to win a share of $6,000 in seed funding. On the receiving end will be a panel of high-calibre judges, who will put the teams through their paces in a Q&A:

Peter Wade - Benefactor, Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship
Rachel Yang - Partner, Giant Leap
Kyall Walker - Founder, Ageing Decelerator & VC Catalyst alumnus

Whilst the judges determine the winners, you’ll get to have your say by casting a LIVE vote for your favourite team in the People’s Choice Award!

On the night you’ll also have the chance to hear from our new Director, Nick Kaye, and catch up with MoE alumni who are off doing amazing things all over the world!

Come along and cheer on our emerging talent, support the Australian startup ecosystem and connect with the Wade community.

A successful startup is often the exception to the rule. There’s a huge gap between the “unicorns” that employ thousands, and the mountain of failed ventures beneath them.

In a post-pandemic world, many business leaders predict that startups will drive Melbourne’s economic recovery. What does it mean for us to pin our hopes to such a hit-and-miss business model? Is the volatility of startups a recipe for disaster, or the perfect fit for a volatile world?

Join the panel of business, anthropology and entrepreneurial experts as they unpack the power of startups, the flaws that come with them and what they can do for our city in 2021 and beyond.

Hear from our very own Director, Innovation and Enterprise @Katelyn Sharratt as she shares insights gleaned through the delivery of Wade Institute programs University of Melbourne’s Master of Entrepreneurship, VC Catalyst, and UpSchool.

Event hosted by Melbourne Knowledge Week.

Join us for a Fireside Chat with U.S. Consul General (Melbourne), Michael Kleine and Wade Institute Director of Innovation and Enterprise, Katelyn Sharratt.

Over the course of a long career in the U.S. Foreign Service, Michael has learned a thing or two about thinking globally, and here will share his thoughts on the opportunities which arise from having a global mindset. As the host of the podcast “37 Degrees Latitude”, Michael has a particular interest in helping Australian start-ups succeed in the U.S., and will share his insights learned from local success stories including Bluestone Lane, Redbubble and StorReduce.

Don’t miss your chance to hear Michael’s expert opinion on spotting opportunities, building networks and the true value of hard work.

Have you ever had one of Emma & Tom’s juices or a coffee from Market Lane Coffee? Perhaps you’ve enjoyed the pizza pies at Capitano or peanut butter miso cookie from Falco? Did you know all of these brands kick-started their entrepreneurial journeys in Melbourne?

Join the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship for a chat with Fleur Studd, founder of Market Lane Coffee, Tom Griffith, co-founder of Emma & Tom’s, and Michael Bascetta, founder of Capitano, Bar Liberty, Falco and Worksmith. Discover how these big local brands came to be; each growing from just an idea into a successful company. Be inspired by their stories and learn from their experiences in the world of entrepreneurship.

Watch the 2020 Wade Showcase Pitch - a night of big ideas and innovative solutions as we showcase some of the incredible talent of the 2020 University of Melbourne’s Master of Entrepreneurship graduating cohort.

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