Early Stage Pitch Night

The mission at Draper Startup House is to enable ONE MILLION entrepreneurs by 2030. Through the use of real human connection, inspired business travel, a diverse-minded community and access to global citizens - the community members of Draper Startup House are able to connect to new opportunities, inspire one another to innovate and execute, and empower one another to GO BIG, pay it forward, and drive progress. To be a part of the global community, join the Draper Entrepreneur Network today!

Draper Startup House Melbourne

Join us for a pitch night showcasing innovative ideas from early stage founders, as they present to a panel of investors and founders!

Y Suites on A'Beckett

A﻿re you the founder of a pre-seed or seed stage startup? <a href="https://draperstartuphouse.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">D﻿raper Startup House</a>, <a href="https://www.startwithhex.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HEX</a>, <a href="https://www.skalata.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Skalata Ventures</a> and <a href="https://www.ysuites.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Y Suites </a>have partnered to host an Early Stage Pitch Night to showcase founders who are on a mission to change the world! Join us for an exciting pitch night for early stage founders, where you'll have the opportunity to either showcase your innovative idea and compete for some amazing prizes or come and learn from some of the brightest founders in Melbourne!If you're ever been looking for inspiration to become a founder, learn what makes an epic pitch , or just want to meet people from the Melbourne startup ecosystem, then this is the perfect event for you! -﻿--Prizes for the Winner<ul><li>45-minute investment-ready session from Skalata Ventures</li><li>E﻿xclusive 1 hour fundraising workshop from Draper Startup House Ventures</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.startwithhex.com/program/hex-go" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">H﻿EX Ed Go</a></li><li>H﻿EX swag bag</li></ul>J﻿udging Panel <ul><li>J﻿eanette Cheah: Jeanette Cheah is the founder and CEO of HEX, an award-winning and impact-focused EdTech company. Recently listed as one of Australia’s Top 100 Innovators, Jeanette has also represented Australia at the G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance in Argentina, was a Telstra Business Women’s Awards finalist, and in 2021 was named a 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian, winning the category for Entrepreneurship.</li></ul><ul><li>Tuong Tran: Tuong is a Skalata Investment Associate, who brings his own entrepreneurial experience, having founded a couple of strategy design studios working with startups and scaleups focusing on Customer Experience. He is also an ex-“suit” bringing top end of town experience as an ex-PwC consultant and ex-NAB corporate banker. </li></ul>M﻿ore judges to be announced soon!-﻿--A﻿pply to pitch <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf668urf2UPvmfQm6xa3AARpAIuNRO9P0wvn2VWwSkj2OOFrA/viewform?usp=sf_link" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">here</a>! Applications close on 8th March!-﻿--

About <a href="https://draperstartuphouse.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Draper Startup House</a>The mission at Draper Startup House is to enable ONE MILLION entrepreneurs by 2030. Through the use of real human connection, inspired business travel, a diverse-minded community and access to global citizens - the community members of Draper Startup House are able to connect to new opportunities, inspire one another to innovate and execute, and empower one another to GO BIG, pay it forward, and drive progress. To be a part of the global community, join the <a href="https://draperstartuphouse.com/den/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Draper Entrepreneur Network</a> today!

A﻿bout <a href="https://www.startwithhex.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HEX</a> HEX is an Australian-based, multi-award-winning edtech company delivering innovation and entrepreneurship programs to the next generation of talent. Founded in 2017, the programs are university-accredited and internationally recognised, and have amassed a community of more than 8000 learners. Its programs such as HEX Ed (co-designed with Atlassian) and HEX International support the company’s mission to build future global founders, leaders and talent to close the future skills gap shortage.

About <a href="https://www.skalata.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Skalata Ventures</a> Skalata is Australia’s leading seed-stage venture capital firm. With decades of team experience, we help startups navigate the seed stage, while paving the way for sustainable growth. Like other VCs, we provide capital and networks. What sets us apart is time. Skalata invests more time, more one-on-one coaching, and more hands-on support than any other VC in Australia. We help founders build the capabilities for long-term success.

About <a href="https://www.ysuites.co/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Y Suites</a>Y Suites was created out of a vision to develop a global student accommodation brand that puts student experience at the forefront of its mission. Leveraging on technology and innovation, we strive to curate a seamless and comfortable customer journey so that they can truly feel at home. At the same time, we offer more than just an accommodation – we empower students to lead their communities, bringing creativity, passion, and energy into our Suites.

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