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Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize their Impact
Tue, Jun 9, 12:30 AM***🔔 Update: This event has been postponed to June 9, at the same time.*** *If you had March 24 blocked in your calendar, we’ve got something for you in the meantime 😊 Take a look at this webinar instead: How Aspiring Founders Can Use AI to Test Ideas & Move Faster: [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/24246](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/24246)* \-\-\- Below are the original event details, now rescheduled for June 8 ***Startup Advisors 101: How to Find Advisors and Maximize Their Impact:*** Great startup advisors can be a huge benefit for early-stage founders - helping them access networks, avoid mistakes, supplement missing skills, and even provide emotional support. But finding great advisors can be challenging, and their benefits are typically tied to how well you can leverage their limited time. On this interactive online event, we'll break down a practical, founder-friendly process for finding, vetting, and activating great startup advisors from our experience facilitating tens of thousands of advisor relationships since 2009. **❯❯ RSVP now at 👉 [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23124](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23124) to get your link and join us live!** **❯ What You'll Learn:** * How to identify the right advisors. * The chemistry + contribution test: how to evaluate fit before making anything official. * How to structure advisor interactions so they produce outputs. * When and how to use the [FAST Agreement](http://fi.co/fast) to standardize responsibilities + equity and avoid drawn-out negotiations. * Common failure modes (advisor vanity, “free consulting,” misaligned incentives) and how to prevent them. **❯ Featured Speaker:** * **[Jonathan Greechan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathangreechan/) -** **Co-Founder & CEO of the [Founder Institute](http://fi.co/) -** Jonathan Greechan is the Co-Founder & CEO of the Founder Institute, the world's largest pre-seed startup accelerator. Since 2009, he has grown and scaled the organization to chapters in over 200 cities and over 100 countries, producing over 8100 portfolio companies with nearly $2B in venture funding. In his long career in tech and marketing, Jonathan has advised thousands of startups on marketing, growth, and product strategy and has spoken at startup conferences on four continents. **❯ Who Should Attend?** * Founders at the idea, pre-seed, or early traction stage who want help but don’t want drama. * First-time founders building their first advisory board. * Operators and technical founders who need domain, distribution, or fundraising support. * Mentors/advisors who want a clearer framework for being helpful (and getting properly compensated). **❯ The FAST Agreement (Founder-Advisor Standard Template)** The FAST Agreement is used by tens of thousands of entrepreneurs and advisors per year to establish productive working relationships, trading advice and support for a standardized amount of equity. See the free agreement at [FI.co/FAST](http://fi.co/FAST). **❯❯ Don’t miss this live, interactive online event packed with valuable insights! RSVP now at 👉 [https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23124](https://fi.co/startupwebinar/23124) to get your link and join us live!**

BLACK CIRCLE: How Business Owners Scale Without Becoming the Bottleneck
Tue, Jun 2, 8:30 AM**[BLACK CIRCLE: PRIVATE OPERATORS. REAL GROWTH](https://events.humanitix.com/black-circle-private-operators-real-growth)** **Date:** June 02, 2026 **Time:** 6:30 PM (90 Minutes) **Location:** TBD – Burwood, Sydney **Black Circle** is a private, curated business networking event for ambitious founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and operators who want to scale their business without becoming the operational bottleneck. This is not traditional networking. No surface-level conversations. No forced referrals. No awkward elevator pitches. **Instead, Black Circle is designed for serious business owners focused on:** * business growth * operational efficiency * delegation * leadership * execution * accountability * systems and automation * operational leverage * AI for business * scaling sustainably without burnout Each session is intentionally kept small to create deeper discussion, higher-quality connections, stronger accountability, and practical implementation. **Session Theme:** ***“What’s Quietly Slowing Your Growth?”*** This founder-focused discussion will explore: * hidden operational bottlenecks * overwhelm and time fragmentation * follow-up and consistency problems * why founders become bottlenecks * delegation mistakes that slow growth * operational leverage and productivity systems * AI, automation, and business support structures * how high-performing operators increase output without burning out The goal is not just insight. The goal is implementation. **Attendees will leave with:** * practical business growth ideas * operational clarity * stronger leadership awareness * accountability and implementation actions * new connections with growth-minded founders and operators * potential access to future curated mastermind-style sessions **This event is ideal for:** * founders * entrepreneurs * agency owners * operators * consultants * growth-focused business leaders * professionals looking to improve systems, delegation, and execution **Small room. Serious people. Real conversations.0630**

Building an AI-Enabled Enterprise
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00 AM**From experimentation to operating model change: what it takes to build an AI-enabled enterprise.** AI is everywhere, but most organisations are still treating it as a side initiative rather than rethinking how the enterprise actually works with it. In this conversation, we'll step back from the usual focus on tools, pilots, and adoption stories to explore a bigger question: what really needs to change in the operating model if AI is to deliver meaningful value? Together, we’ll explore the House of AI as a framework for thinking about how strategy, governance, team design, and delivery need to evolve together, why isolated AI initiatives often struggle to stick, and how the Better, Value, Sooner, Safer, Happier measures can be used to assess whether change is improving outcomes, not just increasing activity. If you are trying to work out how AI fits into the wider design of the enterprise, this conversation will offer a practical lens for thinking about structure, flow, governance, and value - join us and bring your questions and perspectives. This session is for executives, product, delivery and technology leaders, and transformation practitioners who want to understand how AI is reshaping enterprise operating models, leadership, and performance measurement. **Maria Muir**, Founder, SSH APAC Maria co-founded and leads the Asia-Pacific region for SSH, where she builds the movement through storytelling, community building, and advisory. She has worked with more than ten ASX 200 companies, enabling them to become adaptable, innovative, and customer centric. She is passionate about disrupting the status quo and delivering value sooner, safer, and happier. Maria works at the intersection of strategy, operating models, lean portfolio management, delivery, ways of working, culture, data and technology. **Mark Payne,** Principal, SSH APAC Mark specialises in designing enterprise systems or work including delivery pathways, lean governance, portfolio management and tooling. He unlocks complexity and connects stakeholders at all levels, from c-suite to operational teams, to design and embed change at every stage of the journey. **Ruma Dak,** Senior Consultant, SSH APAC Ruma is passionate about helping teams and leaders embrace change and work smarter in fast-paced environments. With a strong foundation in both technical and people-focused roles, she empowers individuals and teams to adapt, collaborate, and drive measurable outcomes. Ruma combines her coaching and facilitation skills to design effective ways of working that enable organisations to thrive amidst complexity and transformation.

🔥Asian Background Social: Lounge Asia Sydney (Easy English) 6pm
Sat, Jun 13, 8:00 AM**⚠️ IMPORTANT: TONIGHT’S RULES ⚠️** **🎟️ NO TICKET = NO ENTRY** **(If you are on the WAITLIST, you cannot enter tonight.)** **🪑 SIT IF EMPTY** **Please take a seat if you see one to help create more space.** **📧 SHOW SCREEN AT DOOR** **Have your confirmation email/screen ready for Chris & Kev.** **NO WALK-INS. THANK YOU!** **“The perfect Saturday night to meet new friends in a warm, relaxed atmosphere”** **✨ 5,000+ Members have joined across Australia** **✨ Early RSVP FREE / Last-Minute Ticket $5** **✨ Relaxed & Friendly (Not a loud party, perfect for conversation)** **Why Join Us?** **First-timers welcome: About 70% of people are new every time!** **Easy to join alone: Most people arrive by themselves and leave with new friends.** **Language friendly: Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Taiwanese & English OK 🧋** **📍 WHEN & WHERE** **🗓 Every 2 weeks on Saturday** **🕕 6:00pm – 10:00pm** **📍 Harts Pub (The Rocks) Located in the heart of historic Sydney!** **🚶♂️ Super Easy Access:** **• 5 min walk from Circular Quay Station** **• 8 min walk from Wynyard Station** **Easy to drop by after exploring The Rocks!** **💰 Cost:** **Early RSVP FREE** **Last-Minute Ticket: $5** **⚠️ Limited spots available — we highly recommend reserving early.** **👉 HOW TO JOIN** **Please click “Join” on Meetup.** **Follow & DM us on Instagram: @_lounge_asia** **⚠️ HOUSE RULES & SAFETY POLICY** **To ensure a safe and comfortable environment for everyone, Lounge Asia has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for the following behaviors:** **🚫 No Solicitation:** **Any form of business recruitment, MLM, religious proselytizing, or poaching is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.** **🚫 No Harassment:** **Unwanted pick-up activities, persistent pestering, or making others feel uncomfortable will not be tolerated.** **Action:** **Any attendee reported for misconduct will be removed immediately and banned from future events without warning.** **⚠️ IMPORTANT** **Photo ID Required:** **Passport or Driver’s License only (Student IDs NOT accepted).** **18+ only:** **The venue is a licensed bar, and ID checks are required under NSW law.** **🎁 BECOME A FOUNDING MEMBER (VIP)** **We are building an official app to connect our community safely!** **Join the VIP list for early access and priority invites to special parties.** **👉 [Join the VIP List here]** **https://forms.gle/T2KukvgEiGWEz3VR9** **━━━━━━━━━━━━━━** **初参加・一人参加も大歓迎です!** **혼자 오셔도 편하게 즐길 수 있어요!** **欢迎大家轻松交朋友!** **歡迎輕鬆認識新朋友!** **มาคนเดียวก็สนุกได้ครับ/ค่ะ** **Mọi người đều được chào đón!** **Welcome ang lahat!** **Semua dialu-alukan!** **Semua orang diterima dengan hangat!** **👥 Your Host:** **🎤 Chris – Your friendly Sydney host, ready to welcome you**

LTP 2026 Conversation Continued with Taufiq Khan
Thu, Jun 11, 7:30 AM**LTP 2026 Conversation Continued with Taufiq Khan** After one of the most talked-about sessions at Leading the Product 2026, [Taufiq Khan](https://www.linkedin.com/in/taufiqkhan/) is back for an intimate fireside chat to continue the conversation. Hosted by LTP Events and [The Onset](https://theonset.com.au/), this special evening will go deeper into the ideas, provocations, and practical insights from TK’s standout presentation at LTP 2026 — exploring why continuous synthesis is becoming one of the most important skills in modern product leadership, and how AI can help teams turn chaos into clarity. In a world overloaded with information, shifting priorities, and constant noise, how do product teams focus on what actually matters? Drawing on his experience across industries, TK will unpack how teams can better manage information, improve decision-making, move faster with confidence, and build what he calls a “context machine” — a smarter way to simplify inputs and create clearer outcomes. If you attended LTP 2026, this is your chance for an awesome double-dose of TK and an opportunity to go even deeper into the conversation. And if you missed the conference, you’ll discover why Taufiq as a fresh view on product and AI in general. Following the fireside chat, we’ll open things up for audience Q&A and networking — giving you the chance to connect with fellow product leaders navigating the same opportunities and challenge. **Evening timeline:** 5.30 – 6.15pm: Arrive, grab a drink, and connect 6.15 – 7.00pm: Fireside chat with Taufiq Khan and Q&A 7.00 – 8.00pm: Networking, conversation, and connection We’ll have light food and drinks covered — all we ask is that you bring your curiosity and your questions. [The Onset](https://www.theonset.com.au/?utm_source=chatgpt.com "https://www.theonset.com.au?utm_source=chatgpt.com") is one of Australia’s leading Digital, Product, Technology, Data, and Design recruitment and executive search firms, partnering with some of the country’s most recognised consumer, SaaS, retail, fintech, and technology businesses. They specialise in building high-performing Product and Digital teams across both contingent and executive search, supporting everything from critical leadership hires and CPO successions through to large-scale transformation and growth initiatives across the Australian market. **Reserve your spot today. RSVPs are limited and will close soon.**

City Sounds: Decks, Drinks, & Games
Wed, Jun 3, 8:00 AMCome join us for our next Weds game night and open decks! We'll have out a mix of social/drinking games - uno / Jenga / cards against humanity / Connect 4 / Sushi GO and more, plus Zak will be bringing out some retro video games. The decks will be open for DJs (but fills up fast!) - Want to jam? Sign up at: https://airtable.com/appe1WFwM8dNCAwtt/shrsTMjjOqhdrpfsP Plus the usual Weds specials: 🍸$15 espresso martinis and 🍿free popcorn with orders to get you over the midweek hump! We've been running events for a few years, this isn't a new venture, but Meetup.com is a great way to get people together. There will be friends and regulars there as well as Meetup people. Want to jam at one of our open decks sessions? Sign up at: https://airtable.com/appe1WFwM8dNCAwtt/shrsTMjjOqhdrpfsP **City Sounds** is a Sydney-based music community bringing people together around decks, dancefloors, and good company. We run a mix of midweek and weekend events across local venues, open decks, industry meetups, and the occasional games night. Whether you're new in town, an international, a DJ, a music lover, or just looking for something social and music-focused that isn’t the usual night out, you’re in the right place. Come through solo or bring friends - everyone’s welcome.
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