***This is a free event, but attendance requires further steps. Please read below event description and preparation questions before emailing jennifer.smith@gridakl.com***

Are you looking to start your own business but need help / inspiration? This event is designed to assist those jumping into the world of Startups.

We've curated a team of advisors to offer expert advice on any topic and to answer any questions you may have, all in one evening.

Attendees will have 10 minute sessions with each advisor.

Food and drinks will be provided and opportunities for networking before and after.

Meet your Advisors: (links to Linkedin provided):

• Accountancy : Ann Cooper-Smith

• App Optimisation : Olivier Bernal

• Business Advisor : John Carr

• Business Coach : Flavio Hangarter

• Business and Innovation Advisor : David Claridge

• Business Project Management : Julian Beacham

• Futurist : Dave Wild

• Investor : Flying Kiwi Angels FKA

• Law : Edwin Lim and Andrew Dentice

• Marketer : Ann Casey

• Recruitment : Santiago Lopez Guiñazu

• Startup Founder : Melanie Langlotz

• Startup Founder : Rebecca Mills

• Startup Founder : Shane Devane

(Registered attendee's will be updated to changes or additions of advisors)

Event Format:

5:00pm Event Start and Networking

5.30pm First Round Begin (60 minutes)

6.30pm Break (15 minutes)

6.45pm Resume (30 minutes)

7.15pm Break (10 minutes)

7.25pm Second Round (60 minutes)

8.25pm Rounds End - Networking Begin

8.25pm - 8.45pm Networking / Event End

10 Minutes One-to-One Speed Format:

One (1) Minute: Your Idea Elevator Pitch

Four (4) Minutes: Advisors respond with Clarification Questions

Five (5) Minutes: General Ideation Chat with Advisor

Location:

GridAKL Lysaght building, 101 Pakenham st (corner of Halsey and Pakenham)

TechCafe

Preparation: Please thoroughly prepare your one minute elevator pitch in advance. Research each advisor and prepare any questions you may have for them.

Please email the following to jennifer.smith@gridakl.com:

- Why would you like to attend?

- What are you hoping to get out of the event?

- What stage is your business at?

- Which of the advisors are you most looking forward to talking to?

Disclaimer: Since this is a small event, attendance is not guaranteed.

Part of TechWeek 2019

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