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AI Tech & Startup Night — Sydney

AI Tech & Startup Night — Sydney

Tue, Nov 17, 2:00 PM
From NOMAD — FOUNDERS & INVESTORS ASIA PACIFIC
2.3

**Nomad Global Hub** brings together builders, founders, and tech professionals for a night of curated networking and high-impact startup pitches. **Community Pass spots are limited — reserve yours before they're gone.** **RSVP: [Reserve your spot](https://luma.com/pntbm9fi)** With a track record of **235+ events** across **23 global cities** worldwide, we have welcomed over **5,000 attendees** and featured **1,200+ startup pitches** on our stages. We intentionally keep our meetups intimate because the best partnerships happen in focused, high-quality conversations, not in loud, overcrowded halls. **What to Expect** * **Live Tech Startup Pitches**: Watch selected early-stage founders present AI & Tech projects followed by sharp audience Q&A. * **High-Quality Networking:** Connect with a hand-picked audience of founders, investors, engineers, and tech leaders who value substance over small talk. * **Global Exposure:** Join a community that bridges **23 tech hubs worldwide**, providing you with a network that extends far beyond a single city. **Who Should Join** * Founders & Co-Founders looking for peers, feedback, investors and collaborators. * Tech Professionals & Builders seeking a high-quality community. * Ambitious Individuals ready to dive into the AI & Startup ecosystem. **For Investors** Active investors and VC partners are welcome to join the event and scout for early-stage talent, meet other investors, and see what teams are building. To access the startup database, please fill out the **[Investor Application Form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUkSdbmDb_tchKrZNf2A4c6HjrPLd87Ub3W-5WPfOgsszI9Q/viewform)** and ensure you have purchased a ticket. **For Pitching Startups** Selected startups gain live stage time and visibility within our global network among our database of investors. Purchase a Speaker Ticket to pitch, submit your **[Pitch Deck](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScZ1fGVQ-br2hQQnSsq7zz5XCAEvN5FfaYfJ7VSppMkujV8YQ/viewform)** and ensure it is accessible for viewers. **Nomad Global Hub \| 235\+ Events \| 23 Cities** *Note: To support our venue partner, we kindly encourage every guest to purchase at least one drink at the bar during the event.*

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SydDT #132: State of the Design Nation with Ben Crothers & Min Kong

SydDT #132: State of the Design Nation with Ben Crothers & Min Kong

Thu, Nov 19, 7:00 AM
From Sydney Design Thinking
4.7

We’re lucky to have Ben Crothers and Min Kong sharing their reflections as a couple of the judges for the 2026 Good Design Awards. This has been a SydDT tradition since 2018 and a time to reflect on the state of the design nation… full of interesting observations, insights, and trends. [Good Design Australia](https://good-design.org/) has a proud history that dates back to 1958 and they’re passionately committed to recognising, rewarding, and promoting the importance of design to business, industry, government and the general public… and the critical role it plays in creating a better, safer, and a more sustainable and prosperous future. Come join us for some fun conversations with interesting people in and around the design thinking community. New members are welcome! **SPEAKERS** **[Ben Crothers](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bencrothers/)** **Principal Facilitator, [Bright Pilots](https://brightpilots.com/). Good Design Ambassador** Ben has been a designer since before Netscape ruled the www, and is currently a facilitator and design strategist at Bright Pilots (his online training and facilitation business), where he teaches teams of all sorts about design and facilitation methods, running strategic workshops, and generally helping teams get un-stuck. Previous to Bright Pilots, Ben was Principal Designer at Atlassian, a Design Director at Second Road (a strategic innovation consultancy), plus some assorted startups, agencies, and government departments. Above all, Ben wants everyone to be just as good at the whiteboard as they are at the keyboard, to be better at thinking, communicating, and solving problems together visually. He’s the author of a few books, including Presto Sketching: Simple Drawing for Brilliant Product Thinking and Design. **[Min Kong](https://www.linkedin.com/in/minkong/)** **Associate Design Director, [Caon Design Office](https://caondesignoffice.com/). Good Design Ambassador** Min is a strategic designer with nearly two decades of experience shaping physical products, services, and environments across aviation, transport infrastructure, healthcare and consumer sectors. Her approach brings together strategic thinking, experience design, and industrial design expertise to uncover opportunities for innovation and improvement and translate complex business and customer needs into high-quality, tangible experiences with real-world impact. At Caon Design Office, Min currently leads customer experience design across major Qantas Airways aircraft programs, including the flagship Project Sunrise A350 fleet. Min’s work has been recognised through multiple design awards, including the Australian Good Design Awards and Red Dot Design Award. An active member of the design community, Min taught industrial design at UNSW for over a decade and has served on multiple design award juries. **EVENT SPONSORS** This event is brought to you by [Thoughtworks](https://www.thoughtworks.com/), [Shapeshifters](https://www.shapeshifterscreative.com.au/), [Bright Pilots](https://brightpilots.com/), and [Dynamic4](https://dynamic4.com/). We take photos and record our events for documentation and promo purposes. Just let us know if you prefer not to be featured.

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Wonderful Wednesday dinner with Jenni at Chalios Thai in Beecroft

Wed, Nov 25, 8:00 AM
From Amazing Hornsby & Surrounds
4.5
5 attendees
Extreme Positivity 2.0 - Overflowing Generosity

Extreme Positivity 2.0 - Overflowing Generosity

Sat, Nov 14, 5:00 AM
From Transformational Leaders Collective
4.5

We live in a world where bad news travels fast, fear grabs our attention, and negativity has had decades to occupy our mental real estate. What if, for once, we turned the tables? What if we flooded our surroundings with so much goodness that it became impossible not to know it, feel it, and be it? Welcome to "Extreme Positivity 2.0 - Overflowing Generosity" where we take our best finds and see what happens when we broadcast it on everyone around us. This isn't about pretending life is perfect or forcing ourselves to be happy. It's about deliberately creating hope for hope's sake, then seeing what happens when this new energy gives people permission to flourish, heal, and become positivity beacons themselves. Expect more expressions of goodness than you've ever experienced packed into 3 hours. Some of you will immediately know you need this right now as you read this invitation. Others might not realise how much they've needed it until afterwards because sometimes, the busyness of life gets in the way of noticing, appreciating and sharing good news. Because positivity isn't just something we can cultivate within ourselves. It's something we can give and multiply... **Who is this for?** * anyone surrounded by toxic environments or negative people * those who need to communicate optimism and convince others to embrace positivity, whether professionally or as a business owner * people who would benefit from connecting with a diverse network of humans working to make the world a better place in different fields **What will happen?** * exercises to discover what brings people to life and learn what makes each other tick * team challenges that turn feelings of joy, awe and ecstasy into expressions of goodness for others to experience * simulations to explore and practice the power of words, thus honing in awareness of how the way we communicate matters a lot **What will you get out of it?** * leave very, very, very positive about yourself and others * learn techniques and tools to make positivity feel more natural and become your new default * gain a greater appreciation of your own influence in the world 🎟️ This is a ticketed event. Register to attend using this link: [https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1663936](https://www.trybooking.com/au/event/1663936) Ticket includes drinks, snacks and a vegetarian meal. \*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^ ***Utopia Rising*** delivers unconventional social experiences for self-improvement seekers looking to broaden their network or simply be inspired by life again. It’s a party reimagined - alcohol-free, featuring healthy plant-based food. [www.utopiarising.com.au](https://www.utopiarising.com.au) \*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^\*^

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WONDERFUL WEDNESDAY DINNER WITH JENNI AT THE RAILWAY HOTEL IN HORNSBY

Wed, Nov 18, 8:00 AM
From Amazing Hornsby & Surrounds
4.5
3 attendees
Fuckup Nights Sydney: The Failures Behind The Headlines

Fuckup Nights Sydney: The Failures Behind The Headlines

Tue, Nov 24, 6:30 AM
From Fuckup Nights Sydney

**🎟 Tickets are sold on Eventbrite only: [eventbrite.com.au/e/2003645208756](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2003645208756)** **Your Meetup RSVP is not a ticket. Grab yours on Eventbrite.** Three Sydney founders get on stage and tell the story of a business that went properly wrong, and what they took from it. Seven minutes each, then questions from the room. Off the record. Fuckup Nights started in Mexico City and now runs in 250+ cities across 70+ countries. No pitch decks, no "and that is when we raised our Series A". Just the stories people normally only tell after the second drink, and the lessons that came out of them. ## Who's speaking **Ben Rennie**, Founder, Rennie Lab · CEO, SP1. A design studio that grew too fast: thirty staff to zero, and ten leased company cars parked on his front lawn. **Spiroula J**, Founder, FOS Collective. An interior studio with a business partner of eight years. It lasted six months. **Robert Ian Bonnick**, Founder, SpeakuP Monday. A café in Bali built on big dreams and very little research, and what came out of it. MC: **Xavier Crow**, Mentalist · Founder, Real Human Dynamics. ## How the night runs 5:30pm Arrive, grab a drink and a good seat 6:00pm Welcome 6:15pm First story and Q&A 6:30pm Second story and Q&A 6:45pm Break and networking 7:00pm Third story and Q&A 7:15pm Closing words 7:30pm Networking 8:00pm Wrap ## Where 📍 Cardea, Shop 2 T3.01, 300 Barangaroo Avenue, Barangaroo NSW 2000. A live music and cocktail bar with red velvet booths and chandeliers, about five minutes' walk from Wynyard Station and Barangaroo Metro. Drinks and food aren't included in your ticket, but Cardea's full menu is available on the night. ## Who comes Founders, business owners, agency people, operators, and anyone quietly in the middle of their own fuckup right now who would like to feel less alone about it. About half the room comes on their own. **🎟 Tickets: [eventbrite.com.au/e/2003645208756](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/2003645208756)**

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Joining a founder group offers networking opportunities, shared learning, and crucial support from fellow entrepreneurs. These groups are pivotal for collaboration and inspiration.

Yes, you can meet tech founders in Sydney through Meetup groups. Many groups focus on technology startups, where you can connect with like-minded professionals.

Meetup hosts events specifically for Sydney startups, ranging from networking sessions to workshops. Attending these gatherings can boost your business insights and connections.

Absolutely! You can create your own Sydney founder group on Meetup to build a community with specific entrepreneurial interests or goals.

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Sydney founder meetups often host networking opportunities, panels, and workshops. These events are designed for idea exchange, collaboration, and learning from industry experts.

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Yes, you can join multiple founder groups to diversify your interactions and benefit from a range of perspectives and opportunities in the entrepreneurial space.

While Meetup is vast, not every niche might be represented in Sydney. You can always start a new group if you don't find one that fits your needs.

No, events can be both in-person and online, depending on the group hosts' preference. Always check the specifics of the event listing on Meetup.

While Meetup creates opportunities for networking, successful connections depend largely on your active participation and engagement with other members.

The frequency of events varies by group in Sydney. Some have weekly meetups, while others might gather monthly or by project needs.

Most events are well-organized, but quality can vary. Checking a group's reviews or past event feedback can help gauge the expected organization level.