The Startup Network Presents: Connecting Deeper

The Startup Network invites you to a special event designed to transform ordinary small talk into fostering genuine relationships that matter.

📅 Date: Wednesday, May 15th

🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 9 PM

📍 Location: The Commons QV, Melbourne

Who is this event for?

Whether you are a founder, an industry professional, or a startup ecosystem supporter, we welcome you to join us, if you are… 

Saying YES to:

• Deep Connections: Engage in conversations that go beyond the surface, fostering meaningful and lasting relationships with like-minded individuals who share similar backgrounds or interests with you.
• Skillful Conversations: Learn and practice essential principles for quality conversations, empowering yourself with the tools to connect authentically and meaningfully.
• Collaborative Mindset: Build relationships that extend beyond the event, and support fellow members of the startup community by exploring collaborations and partnerships.

Saying NO to:

• Excessive Small Talk: Say goodbye to the usual networking chatter. Go beyond surface-level interactions and embrace an environment that encourages genuine dialogue.
• Collecting Business Cards: This event isn't about quantity; it's about quality. It’s not a mere exchange of business cards - Shift from transactional conversations to real connections.
• Pitching: Put the founder hustling aside for one night, and instead of focusing on selling your product or services, cultivate genuine curiosity and interest in hearing and supporting others.

How is this Founder Connect different? What can I expect from the event?

🎓 Learn and Practice Core Relational Principles: In the first part of the event, you will learn and practice the core principles of building meaningful relationships: Presence, Awareness, and Curiosity. You might think you’ve got it all figured out, but believe me, mastering these principles often takes years of personal development and professional practice.

🌱 Foster Deep Connections and Conversations: Following the learning sessions, you will enter into small curated groups of 4-6 people (based on your industry and interests), where you get to know and connect with each other on a deeper level through facilitated experiences.

🤝 Peer Support and Feedback: The third element of this event is a Mastermind session where group members support each other through collective problem-solving. Each group will also be sharing learnings and feedback at the end. 

🌟 Hands-on, Fun, and Welcoming: We have connection activities designed for every moment of your evening to help you meet new people and build relationships, from the minute you walk in, till when the event finishes. The activities are going to be fun, practical, and inclusive - Don’t worry if you feel that you are a bit introverted or don’t know many people at the event. We are here to make it easier.      

Who’s facilitating?

Eugenia Yuan, Co-founder of Inspiring Chats, will be co-facilitating this experiential event with Ryan Burns, Head of Community at The Startup Network. 

Eugenia will be bringing and sharing her knowledge and experience across business development, community building, integrative counselling, Gestalt therapy, relational coaching, and authentic relating.

Ticketing & Attendance

There are limited spots available for this event, and because we are curating small groups for deep conversation, your attendance is key to the experience. In case you cannot attend, please cancel your ticket at least 48 hours in advance, so we can adjust the group arrangements accordingly and make it available to anyone on the waiting list. Thank you for your support and understanding.

Ready to experience a transformative evening that goes beyond the ordinary? Register today to secure your place! We look forward to connecting with you.

Ticketing

$29 early bird (until April 1st)

$49 regular

$99 VIP (50-minute 1-on-1 relational intelligence coaching valued at $160 + a special gift)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Commons QV, 3 Albert Coates Lane, Melbourne, Australia