Upcoming Events

October 21, 2025

[NEXT] Founder Community Day

Your compass to navigating Victoria's startup ecosystem

Day: Tuesday, 28th October

Time: 9:00am – 5:00pm

Where: Cremorne Digital Hub

Melbourne's startup ecosystem is bursting with support for founders, accelerators, government programmes, investors, and community builders. But knowing who does what (and when to reach out) can feel like navigating a maze blindfolded.

[NEXT] Founder Community Day brings the ecosystem to you.

Spend the day at Cremorne Digital Hub meeting the organisations that can actually help you move forward. From early-stage validation to scaling challenges, funding pathways to market access, hear directly from the people behind Victoria's most valuable founder resources.

Each session cuts through the noise:

✅ Who they are – no jargon, just clarity

✅ How they help founders – real support, not just theory

✅ When to reach out – so you know exactly when to make the call

✅ Actionable insights – take away something you can use immediately

Whether you're pre-revenue or scaling fast, wrestling with product-market fit or planning your next raise, this is your chance to understand the ecosystem landscape and connect with the people who can help you succeed!

The day includes:

Founder circles to share challenges and learn from peers
Sessions with ecosystem leaders
Live deck breakdown with Antler's Leila Oliveira & Alan Tsen – watch real pitches get honest VC feedback in real-time

Then stick around: The programming leads straight into The Start Up Network Pitch Night at 6:30pm – see founders pitch live, meet investors, and keep the momentum going over drinks.

Spots are limited. RSVP now to map your ecosystem advantage!

Agenda

10:00am - 10:45am - Session 1: Founder Circle with Desmond John
Start the day connecting with fellow founders. Share challenges, swap insights, and hear what support others are tapping into across the ecosystem.

11:00am - 11:45am - Session 2: Ecosystem partner session: LaunchVic with Josh Lipscombe & Elle Phillips

12:30pm - 1:15pm - Session 3: Breakthrough Victoria Ecosystem partner session: Nazieh Fazli

1:30pm - 2:15pm - Session 4: Aussie Founders Club Ecosystem partner session: Megan Lutrell

2:30pm - 3:30pm - Session 5: Deck Breakdown with Antler Leila Oliveira & Alan Tsen
Watch real pitch decks get broken down live. Hear honest VC feedback and see the decision-making process in action.

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By Alan Tsen

October 20, 2025

VC Deck Breakdown: with Galileo Ventures

CDH Community Event

When: Wednesday 29 October1

Time: 2:00 pm - 1:00 pm AEDT

What really goes through a VC’s mind when they see your pitch deck? What makes them lean in… or tune out?

Join us for a rare behind-the-scenes session with James Alexander from Galileo Ventures as he breaks down real founder decks live. You’ll see exactly how investors think, what they notice first, and the red flags that can kill your pitch in seconds.

Expect unfiltered feedback and a chance to watch the VC decision-making process in action, no sugar-coating, just honest insights you can apply to your own deck.

👉 Founders are also invited to submit their pitch deck to be reviewed in this session. Get direct insights that could change how you pitch forever. Submit your deck here.

This event is exclusive to the Cremorne Digital Hub NEXT [COMMUNITY] for High Growth Founders.

🎤 Share your Questions in Slack

Do you have a question for James? As part of our CDH Founder Community, you’ll be able to share your pitch questions in Slack.

Not in slack? Join here.

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By Alan Tsen

September 15, 2025

Australia’s Place in The Global AI Race

Cremorne Connect

Presented in partnership with ResetData.

Australia sits on the cusp of becoming the Asia-Pacific's AI powerhouse. World-class research, deep sector expertise and fresh investment in on-shore GPU infrastructure give the nation a genuine shot at regional leadership - provided it can scale sovereign solutions, attract and keep top talent, and balance soaring energy demands. This session tackles both the promise and the pressure points, unpacking what it will take for Australia to claim the mantle as global competition intensifies.

Join ResetData co-founder Bass Salah in conversation with Alan Tsen, GM of Cremorne Digital Hub, for a fireside chat on the road ahead for Australia's AI industry. Then switch gears to a rapid "Bullish or Bearish" round, where leading founders Tod Pedler (New Dialogue/Centric Minds) and Elena Tsalanidis (Deeligence) will join Bass on stage to trade views on regulation, sovereign data solutions, talent and more. Expect candid insights, audience interaction and practical takeaways as they go deep on what it'll take to sharpen Australia's competitive edge in the AI age.

🌟 PLUS as a special offer for event attendees!

ResetData is offering 90 days of complimentary access to their AI platform featuring cutting-edge LLMs (including Llama 4 Maverick). Build and test your solutions with full onboarding support, technical assistance, and potential future co-marketing opportunities! Join us at the event to receive your free access (and a huge thank you to ResetData for supporting our local founder ecosystem!).

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By Alan Tsen