WE EMPOWER FOUNDERS, FUNDERS & OPERATORS – through DEEPLY immersive experiences.
I woke up this morning thinking, what the heck did I just experience? Very grateful to have met you all and will be back next year unconditionally. Thanks you absolute legends!
Lauren Black, Atlassian Foundation
BUILDING STRONGER FUTURES
_SOUTHSTART connects humans to the ideas, networks and knowledge needed to create better futures, through the hosting of unforgettable experiences, and nurturing of memorable friendships. As hosts of Australia’s leading startup festival, we foster, engage and celebrate community amongst founders, funders, technologists, creatives and other curious souls building our collective futures. We imagine solutions, together – through the embrace of our collective knowledge and the unearthing of the wicked problems facing our planet.
Meet our team
We're curious, energetic & happy to be here!
Danielle Seymour
DIRECTOR / OPERATIONS
Craig Swann
DIRECTOR / CREATIVE
Base Yates
PARTNERSHIPS
Amy Marshall
MARKETING
Jason Neave
DIRECTOR
SHINING LIGHTS THROUGH BRILLIANT MINDS, TO UNLOCK NEW KNOWLEDGE & CREATIONS
Meet some of the speakers we’ve hosted at _SOUTHSTART!
Marc Randolph
Co-Founder and First CEO / Netflix
Cameron Adams
Co-Founder / CPO / Canva
Sally-Ann Williams
CEO / Cicada Innovations
Peter Singer
professor/public speaker / Princeton University
WANT TO JOIN OUR COMMUNITY?
We are actively inviting partners, supporters & other interested souls to play an active role in the delivery of our upcoming festival!
we’re currently cooking up something special for 2025.
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