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Together we’re supercharging Australia

2nd June 2022

With every VC Catalyst we welcome a new group of extraordinary investors and we are always blown away by their enthusiasm and dedication to impactful investment. This year’s cohort was no exception. From med-tech to dairy farms, crowdfunding platforms to cosmetic entrepreneurs and family office directors – this group had it all. In total over 18 industries were represented, with job titles and experience spanning from founders to general managers, investment directors and everything in between. We put them through their paces over three weeks of online sprints, events, panels, presentations and Demo Day. And by the end, it was clear just how bright the future is for Australia’s early-stage startups. 

Along with our investor participants, VC Catalyst brings together an exceptional group of local and international instructors, speakers and mentors. The knowledge shared from the entire group – both participants and speakers – was, as always, awe-inspiring.  Here’s just a taste:

“Always, for one moment I put on my white hat and imagine, how big could this be? Is this a massive opportunity?”

Rachael Neumann, Lead Facilitator

“A pitch is a set of data. How you interpret that data is important. So always ask yourself, why did I interpret it that way? Why do I think that way? Why is that meaningful to me?”

Colin McLeod, Facilitator and Lead Academic

“Every step along the way you’re looking to be smart money. That is, having the right expectations and understanding risks, growth, milestones, and the space. Always be smart money.”

Pedram Mokrian, International Guest Instructor

“Whatever amount you think of taking, you need to make sure it’s enough to move to the next stage of your milestones.”

Kylie Frazer, Speaker

 

We were blown away by the amazing work of our investor cohort and can’t wait to see the impact they have on Australia’s economic future. Want to hear more about VC Catalyst? Connect with our Program Director,  Andrew ‘Midsy’ Middleton.

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VC Catalyst is our immersive program for active investors to gain best practice tools and skills to make more successful venture capital investment decisions, delivered at Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship. Up to five full tuition Diversity scholarships are on offer per year, as well as a 20% fee reduction for Victorian residents. If you’re looking to level up your investor education and connect with some of Australia’s best new and established investors, express your interest today.

 

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