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WSSH Morning Tea | Sponsored by Tech Ready Women & The Founders Union
Wed, Aug 5, 12:00 AMThroughout August, our weekly Wednesday morning tea will be proudly sponsored by **Tech Ready Women** and **The Founders Union**, bringing together founders, entrepreneurs, startup teams and members of the WSSH community for a relaxed morning of connection. This casual networking event is a chance to meet other founders, share ideas, build relationships and enjoy a welcoming morning tea in the heart of the Western Sydney startup community. Whether you are building a business, exploring a new idea, working in the innovation space or looking to connect with like-minded people, we would love to see you there. Come along, grab a coffee and connect with the community. **Event Details** **Date:** Every Wednesday in August **Time:** 10:00 AM **Location:** Western Sydney Startup Hub **Cost:** Free registration [https://events.humanitix.com/wssh-morning-tea-or-sponsored-by-tech-ready-women-and-the-founders-union](https://events.humanitix.com/wssh-morning-tea-or-sponsored-by-tech-ready-women-and-the-founders-union) **What to Expect** * Tea, coffee and light morning tea * Relaxed networking with founders and entrepreneurs * A welcoming space to connect with the WSSH community * An opportunity to meet Tech Ready Women and The Founders Union * No formal agenda โ just conversation, connection and community ๐๏ธ Register to attend: [https://events.humanitix.com/wssh-morning-tea-or-sponsored-by-tech-ready-women-and-the-founders-union](https://events.humanitix.com/wssh-morning-tea-or-sponsored-by-tech-ready-women-and-the-founders-union) **SPONSORS** **Tech Ready Women** supports female founders at every stage of the startup journey, from validating a first idea through to raising capital and scaling. Their practical, action-focused programs help founders understand their next steps, go to market and become investment-ready. **The Founders Union** is a free membership platform that connects Australian founders with the right tools, partners, and resources based on their current stage of growth. Members select their stage - Exploring, Building, Launching, Accelerating, Raising, or Scaling - and are matched with curated guides, vetted service partners, and exclusive member perks. The platform includes a expert content through the Toolkit, and an AI-driven prioritisation engine to surface the most relevant resources. Membership is free and always will be.
VC Networking: Pitch Day - Amsterdam
Tue, Aug 18, 2:00 PM**Nomad Global Hub** brings together builders, founders, and tech professionals for a night of curated networking and high-impact startup pitches. [https://luma.com/40jtdhv3](https://luma.com/40jtdhv3) 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.*
The New Blueprint of Leadership for Women in Business
Wed, Aug 5, 1:00 AMThe old models of leadership are no longer enough. Many capable women in business are not held back by a lack of skill, ambition, or experience, but by inherited ways of leading that no longer fit the complexity of who they are, what they carry, and how they are being called to lead today. Leadership can often feel like a constant balancing act between confidence and self-doubt, strength and softness, visibility and authenticity, carrying responsibility while trying not to carry it all. This 4-part masterclass series is designed for women in business who are ready to lead with more confidence, clarity, and influence without feeling like they need to become someone they are not. Hosted by Western Sydney Startup Hub in partnership with Carole Issa, Founder of Leadership Activators and creator of the Active Leader Pathway, this series blends practical leadership tools, deeper self-awareness, and real-world strategies to help you strengthen how you lead from the inside out. Whether you are a founder, business owner, startup leader, consultant, or ambitious professional, this series will help you build stronger leadership foundations that create authentic influence, clearer communication, and more sustainable impact. **This Series Is For You If You:** * Are a founder, business owner, startup leader, consultant, or ambitious professional * Are excellent at what you do, but know that modern leadership requires more than technical skill * Find yourself carrying too much, overthinking decisions, or avoiding certain conversations * Want to lead with more confidence and influence without changing who you are * Want practical leadership tools that feel authentic, grounded, and relevant to todayโs business world * Are looking to connect with other women who are building, leading, and growing in business **Event Details** ๐ Western Sydney Startup Hub ๐ Wednesdays: 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th August 2026 (4 sessions) โฐ 11:00 AM โ 1:00 PM **Your Investment** $47 per person for the full 4-part masterclass series. Your ticket includes all four sessions, practical leadership tools, light refreshments, and opportunities to connect with other women in business in a relaxed networking setting. **About Carole Issa** Carole Issa is the Founder of Leadership Activators and creator of the Active Leader Pathway, a practical leadership framework designed to help leaders strengthen emotional intelligence, communication, trust, and influence. Through her work, Carole helps business owners, founders, managers, and professionals lead with greater confidence, clarity, and impact without feeling like they need to abandon who they are in the process. ๐๏ธ Register to attend: [https://events.humanitix.com/the-new-blueprint-of-leadership-for-women-in-business-at-wssh](https://events.humanitix.com/the-new-blueprint-of-leadership-for-women-in-business-at-wssh)
Manly Entrepreneurs - monthly Meetup
Wed, Aug 5, 9:00 AMSchedule --- โข 19:00 - 19:30 General networking starts. Setup space, open the first. Brief Introduction Round (Who are you? What do you do?). FREE drinks โข 19:30 - 20:00 What bugs you (i.e. Lean Mastermind)? โข 20:00 - 21:00 Topic of the day (see speaker details below). Q & A โข 21:00 - 21:15 Last drinks. Closing down. Carry on partying elsewhere. **Details** --- General get together. Share the latest news in the entrepreneurs community. Have a drink with like minded people Exchange stories from the trenches and tips on how to run a better business. **Lean Mastermind Session** --- Share a Challenge or an idea you have for your start up / business How can we help you resolve your problem or help you improve on your idea? ## **Topic of the Day: TBA** A critical guide through the Hype Wonderland ## **Speaker of the Day: TBA** Wait and see ## **Audience** Suitable for those with a growing business looking to share solutions and experience to accelerate growth and value. Bring a friend/aspiring entrepreneur. **Format** --- Casual get together/Mastermind **Sponsors** --- Thanks for [WOTSO](https://wotso.com/locations/manly) for hosting the event and Michael from https://www.magaconsult.com/about for nourishment (i.e. free drinks and nibbles). Thanks to Amazon Web Services for their ongoing support: [https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started](https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started)
Automate Your Business with Hermes Agent - Keep Private and Take Control
Fri, Aug 14, 11:30 PM**This is a paid event.** Early-bird tickets for **$149** are available until 7th August. Tickets will be **$249** thereafter. Get your tickets on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/1993880315698?aff=oddtdtcreator **Overview** Ready to automate โ on your own terms? A full-day, hands-on build at WSTI, where you'll set up a Business AI OS on **Hermes** โ the open-source AI agent you run yourself. Lunch + optional consultation included. \> ***"I want AI actually running my business โ but on my terms: my data, my computer, my costs."*** Sound familiar? You're ready for the next step. You'll build a Business AI OS โ the foundation that holds your business's context, memory and tool connections and powers every Agent that runs on it. By day's end you'll have assembled a Chief-of-Staff agent that triages a whole inbox into one dashboard, plus a content agent for social โ on a real business scenario, on software that's yours to take home. **Why Hermes โ what a rented AI tool can't give you** \- ๐ **Hermes Agent.** Free & open-source. Take Hermes home and set up the same thing for your own business, on your own computer. \- ๐ **Your data stays with you.** Hermes runs on your own machine and connects to your own accounts โ your emails never sit on someone else's cloud. \- ๐ธ **Your model, your cost โ your choice.** You're not locked to one paid provider: plug in a low-cost model, or an all-in subscription if you prefer. You control the bill. \- ๐ฑ **It lives where you do.** Connect Hermes to WhatsApp and run your business from your phone โ get the morning's inbox triage sent straight to you. **What You'll Walk Out With** * **A Business AI OS that knows your business** โ its context, voice, prices and tools โ running on Hermes, on a real scenario (the foundation everything else builds on) * **A Chief of Staff that runs your inbox for you** โ a team of specialist agents that sort, draft and prioritise every email into one dashboard, and run themselves every morning on a schedule (drafts only โ never sends without you) * **A content agent for the other direction** โ it spots a happy-customer email and writes ready-to-post Instagram/Facebook content (inbound **and** outbound, one system) * **An optional free 30-minute AI consultation** to map your next step **Who This Is For** \- SME owners and founders who want automation without giving up cost control or data privacy \- Working professionals who want a self\-hosted\, no\-lock\-in setup they fully own \- Anyone curious how Western Sydney businesses are running on AI Agents **What to Expect** * **Background** โ what a Business AI OS is, and why open-source + self-hosted matters for cost and privacy * **Demo** โ a live Chief of Staff triaging a full inbox * **Hands-on all day** โ install Hermes โ give it your business memory โ build an Operations Agent โ save it as a skill + schedule it โ build specialist sub-agents โ assemble a Chief of Staff โ extend it with content/social * **Lunch + networking** with other Western Sydney business owners, founders and builders * **Next steps** + your optional free consultation **FAQ** **What is a Business AI OS?** A personal AI operating system for your business โ the layer that knows the business (context, memory) and connects to your own tools, so it can spawn the right Agent for any task. **What platform do you use?** Hermes โ an open-source AI agent framework (by Nous Research) that runs on your own computer and works with any AI model. It's free, so you can take the exact setup home. **Where does my data go?** Hermes runs on the computer in front of you and connects to your own accounts โ your data stays with you, not on someone else's cloud. **Can you set it up and run it for me?** Yes. If you'd rather not run it yourself, our 1-on-1 AI OS Build Support can set it up and maintain it on **your own private server** โ a dedicated setup that stays yours, never a shared cloud. Ask at your free consultation. **Do I need to know AI or coding?** No coding โ Hermes has a friendly desktop app. New to AI? An intro taster experience helps but isn't required. **Do I need a laptop?** No โ WSTI provides one to make learning as smooth as possible. We prepare tools, licences, configurations, learning projects and materials beforehand for you. Bring your own if you'd like to take notes. **Is lunch included?** Yes. **Notice of Photography and Filming** By entering this event, you acknowledge that photography, audio, and video recording may occur. Your attendance constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of such media for promotional purposes by Western Sydney Tech Innovators (WSTI). If you prefer not to be photographed or recorded, please inform a WSTI team member upon arrival. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Earning Influence: Why Strong Design work doesn't move the room
Tue, Aug 18, 8:00 AMWelcome Back CCX Sydney to our events for 2026 from myself, Lydia, Sylvia and James and we are planning a bumper selection of speakers for this year. Our next event on August 18th will feature two unique presentations from Designers Dan Whelan and Ariel Blackman both from Commonwealth Bank. We will be hosting by the Team at Hipages special thanks to Carlos Guedes and Natalia Furtado. Our first Talk from CBA Product Design leader, Dan Whelan: **Earning Influence: Why Strong Design Work Doesn't Move the Room** **About Dan's Talk** You're doing great work. Decisions move on without you anyway. Here's why โ and what has to be true before that changes. It's easy to assume that if the work is good enough, it earns its own influence. It doesn't. Design gets described, by default, in process terms โ what was explored, tested, shipped โ while the room is listening for risk, revenue and consequence, meaning how we describe the work to each other isn't the value our stakeholders want to see. Good work can fail to move a decision, because how it's described isn't connected to the decision's value. This talk covers the two things that usually get in the way of making your work land. First, the translation problem: why the same piece of work, described two different ways, gets two completely different receptions from your non-designer stakeholders. Second, the gap underneath: work that fails to land because it was never linked to key behaviour to start with, it was built around untraceable best practice. This talk covers both, so the next time you do good work, it doesn't get ignored. **About Dan** Dan Whelan is a design leader with 20 years across companies including Intuit and CommBank, and some of Australia's most complex financial products. She writes and speaks on decision quality and behavioural design, helping designers close the gap between doing strong work and having it influence the room. Our second speaker also from CBA will Ariel Blackman, User Experience Designer on Neurodivergent Strategies **About Ariel:** Agile design specialist with a talent for Graphic and UX/UI Design. Masterfully shape the brand identities of organisations through telling diverse stories that breed connection. An experienced resource that can instantly oversee existing projects in from initial creation and execution of design, to follow through with production to the finished product. Dedicated to changing the digital landscape through creating designs that evoke the satisfaction of users whilst providing a lasting sense of wonder. Please note that we will be back at Hipages for our August Event so please familiarise yourself with The location and Start Time. We hope to See you in August and are really looking forward to Hearing from both Dan and Ariel.
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