Startupbootcamp x Monash University
World-renowned entrepreneurs team up with Monash Business School
Startupbootcamp – the world's largest industry-based accelerator program – is teaming up with Monash Business School to help nurture Australia’s next generation of entrepreneurs.
Startupbootcamp CEO, Trevor Townsend and Program Director, Richard Celm and will conduct a special workshop that outlines the skills entrepreneurs need to gain entry into an accelerator program, as well as the tools they will acquire. Aimed at rapidly scaling start-ups by providing direct access to an international network of the most relevant mentors, partners and investors, Startupbootcamp has helped entrepreneurs across the globe.
Startupbootcamp has just announced its new FinTech program and is now into its second cohort of Smart Energy startups. It will be a night to explore what an accelerator is, and what it can do for its participants.
Biographies
Trevor Townsend
Trevor is a seasoned startup executive, advisor and director, having garnered years of practical experience in all aspects of the startup industry. Having started his career in technical roles at National Australia Bank's Institutional Bank and PCCW Hong Kong, Trevor moved to silicon valley startup TIBCO in 1994, which was NASDAQ listed in 1999. Trevor has over 15 years of angel investing experience, co-founding a consulting company, AIPEX, that grew to over 70 consultants before selling to an ASX listed company. Before heading up the debut Startupbootcamp accelerator program in Australia, Trevor invested, advised and co-founded many startups including BroadCoast, YoYo Button and Digital Jungle, and was a founding shareholder of Quickflix, Melbourne Victory Football Club, and Mooter Media.
Richard Celm
Richard spent ten years delivering startup programs in London as head of Accelerator London in Tech City working with corporates, government and universities. He’s helped over 100 startups raise money in London working with organisations like Angels Den and Crowdcube as well as being the Fund Manager of the Emerald Investment Fund.
He has been involved with Startupbootcamp since 2013 as a mentor and investment advisor on the Copenhagen mobility program and subsequently in London and Barcelona prior to co-founding the Australian operations with Trevor Townsend Richard has worked in or with a number of successful startups in Australia and the UK as a mentor or investor and has a portfolio of about 20 active startups.
Event Details
- Date:
- 20 March 2019 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
- Venue:
- Monash University, 900 Dandenong Road, Building H, Level 8, Room 8.06, Caulfield East, Victoria 3145
- Categories:
- Global Business
Description
World-renowned entrepreneurs team up with Monash Business School
Startupbootcamp – the world's largest industry-based accelerator program – is teaming up with Monash Business School to help nurture Australia’s next generation of entrepreneurs.
Startupbootcamp CEO, Trevor Townsend and Program Director, Richard Celm and will conduct a special workshop that outlines the skills entrepreneurs need to gain entry into an accelerator program, as well as the tools they will acquire. Aimed at rapidly scaling start-ups by providing direct access to an international network of the most relevant mentors, partners and investors, Startupbootcamp has helped entrepreneurs across the globe.
Startupbootcamp has just announced its new FinTech program and is now into its second cohort of Smart Energy startups. It will be a night to explore what an accelerator is, and what it can do for its participants.
Biographies
Trevor Townsend
Trevor is a seasoned startup executive, advisor and director, having garnered years of practical experience in all aspects of the startup industry. Having started his career in technical roles at National Australia Bank's Institutional Bank and PCCW Hong Kong, Trevor moved to silicon valley startup TIBCO in 1994, which was NASDAQ listed in 1999. Trevor has over 15 years of angel investing experience, co-founding a consulting company, AIPEX, that grew to over 70 consultants before selling to an ASX listed company. Before heading up the debut Startupbootcamp accelerator program in Australia, Trevor invested, advised and co-founded many startups including BroadCoast, YoYo Button and Digital Jungle, and was a founding shareholder of Quickflix, Melbourne Victory Football Club, and Mooter Media.
Richard Celm
Richard spent ten years delivering startup programs in London as head of Accelerator London in Tech City working with corporates, government and universities. He’s helped over 100 startups raise money in London working with organisations like Angels Den and Crowdcube as well as being the Fund Manager of the Emerald Investment Fund.
He has been involved with Startupbootcamp since 2013 as a mentor and investment advisor on the Copenhagen mobility program and subsequently in London and Barcelona prior to co-founding the Australian operations with Trevor Townsend Richard has worked in or with a number of successful startups in Australia and the UK as a mentor or investor and has a portfolio of about 20 active startups.