Founder Connect with OK200

Join us on Tuesday, October 21st, 2025, at 6:00 PM at The Commons QV, Melbourne for Founder Connect: September Edition presented by The Startup Network. 🚀✨

In this edition, we'll be hearing from our friends & from OK200 unpacking: "What's the next step? Working out what your tech Startup's next move should be".

Date: October 21st, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Venue: The Commons QV, Melbourne

What’s the next step? Turning early-stage tech ideas into a clear plan forward.
For founders at the start of the journey: This Q&A is for those with an idea or very early concept for a tech startup who aren’t sure how to move from inspiration, into action. Perhaps you’re starting with a completely fresh idea, or you’ve already done some early validation. Either way, it's important to figure out what to build first and how to shape a clear roadmap before committing significant time and money.
Paul and Eleanor will explore how a clear strategy and roadmap are important to uncovering your next logical step, whether that ends up being refining the concept, building an MVP, or validating and testing with potential users.

Got a question? Send it in with your RSVP for a chance to have it unpacked on the night

What to Expect:

🎤 Inspiring Speaker Session: Gain practical advice and insider knowledge from an experienced industry leader who will share insights to help you navigate your entrepreneurial journey.

💬 Interactive Q&A Session: Bring your questions! Learn actionable tech strategies from our expert speakers, Eleanor & Paul from OK200.

🤝 Networking Opportunities: Build meaningful connections with fellow founders, entrepreneurs, and startup enthusiasts over food and drinks. 🍔🍷

Whether you’re growing your startup, brainstorming your next big idea, or simply exploring the ecosystem, Founder Connect is your chance to gain valuable insights, connect with like-minded individuals, and walk away with inspiration for your entrepreneurial journey

Why Attend?

Founder Connect is your opportunity to stay informed, network with a thriving community, and gain practical knowledge to strengthen your business. Together, we’ll explore ways to tackle common challenges and build a resilient, innovative future.

📅 Save the date and RSVP now to secure your spot! Let’s make 2025 a year of growth and impact. See you there! 🎉

Proudly Supported by LaunchVic

This event is proudly supported by LaunchVic, Victoria’s startup agency. Their role is to fuel the growth of Victoria’s startup ecosystem by building the confidence and capability of Victorians to create, scale, and invest in startups.

Established by the Victorian Government in 2016, LaunchVic is helping shape the future of the state’s innovation economy by:

• Driving improvements in the startup investment landscape
• Supporting programs that build founder, investor, and talent capabilities
• Continuing to raise awareness and advocate for startups across Victoria

We’re grateful for their continued support in helping make events like this possible.

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