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
EST IN 2013!
_SOUTHSTART has evolved into one of Australia’s most unique festival experiences for founders, funders & operators. We continuously explore the realms of impact, technology and innovation, to shape a better future for our planet and its people. Our community is fuelled by curious hearts, daring souls, and evolving beings, united by a shared interest in tackling global issues, embracing experiential activities, and sharing in meaningful conversations. While we generally see the title’s of CEO / Director / Founder / Investor / Manager walk through our doors .. there’s no “one size fits all” to who is welcome to attend our events. What binds us is a collective passion for solving deep problems and forging a future for good.
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 2024.
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