Student Entrepreneurs

The Melbourne start-up scene

Amir — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:20:42 +0000

Wow, that went fast!

So it’s already half-way through semester 1. We’ve had a launch party, hackathon, conference, bunch of guest speakers, and are now gearing up for the Agents of Change program, and Innovation Challenge with CitiPower Powercor. What a semester!!

We’ve been so busy doing stuff, that this old blog has been a little neglected.

Before anything meaningful comes to mind, check out this recent article about Melbourne’s startup scene, penned by http://www.startupsmart.com.au/success-stories/making-waves-in-mature-melbourne/201204025909.html

Student Entrepreneurs Events in Semester 1

Amir — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 03:28:27 +0000

With university starting next week, thought we’d share the calendar of events for Semester 1. As you’ll see, it’s a pretty packed schedule full of big name speakers, awesome events and competitions, and lot’s of opportunities to get something started!

First up we’ve a couple of intro events during lunchtime on the 29th Feb and 1st March (12pm, ICT seminar room: 206, Floor:2):
- Startup 101 with yours truly, covering the basics of start-ups, skills you’ll need, and a bit of insight into the startup community in Melbourne.
- Student Startup Story with Alan and Hank from Living Poster

Then there’s the official LAUNCH PARTY for 2012 with an international keynote speaker. Check out details and register your attendance here: http://www.facebook.com/events/218022828286256/

A session on Sales and Marketing with Alex Pirouz
- Tuesday 13th March
- 12pm – 2pm
- Alan Gilbert Theatre 1

After that it’s Startup Hackathon – 48 hours to get a business up and running from scratch, with little more than pizza, red-bull, and an internet connection! Check it at http://startuphack.org

Followed by Making Melbourne – a conference we’re hosting featuring some of the biggest name’s in Melbourne’s business scene.

After Easter there’s the Innovation Challenge ‘intrapreneurship’ competition hosted with CitiPower PowerCor, solving real business problems with big prizes to be won! Details here: http://se-innovationchallenge.com/

Then, to round out the semester, the Agents of Change Entrepreneurship Program kicks off for the second cycle of the year. Takes you through all the stages of starting up in just 8 weeks. Agents Of Change

As you can see, it’s going to be a BIG 2012!!!

Entrepreneurship Exchange program

Amir — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:14:50 +0000

Hey,

Just a shout out about this interesting looking ‘entrepreneurship exchange program’ run by the University of Tilburg in th Netherlands.

Looks like a good opportunity to both travel and learn about start-ups, what’s not to like!

Check out the link below for details, applications close 24th February.

http://www.tilburguniversity.edu/education/exchange-programmes/freemovers/programmes/internationalentrepreneurship-certificate.html