The Cost of Capital - Brisbane

Welcome to The Cost of Capital - a Tractor Ventures production visiting multiple cities as part of an AU/NZ tour.

Too many tech company events speak about the financial factors that founders and teams should consider in very vague terms, so we are gathering for a short presentation, fireside chat and ask-me-anything gathering, focussed on the cost of capital to tech companies.

A key decision that affects success for technology companies is having the capital to grow, plus factoring in the expectations attached to that capital.

What is the right way for you to scale your companies growth? When is the right time to fundraise? Where should I efficiently allocate that capital in this game of operating a tech company? What should I consider when thinking of debt or equity funding?

These questions and more as part of the evening - a chance for you to interact with a number of Brisbane's best startup/scaleup founders, operators and investors.

Who is this for?

All welcome! You can expect a large amount of SaaS company leaders, tech ecosystem builders, investors, early stage startup founders and more. Again, all welcome!

6.00pm - Event Begins

6.15pm - The Cost of Capital Masterclass by Jodie Imam

6.30pm - Fireside Chat- led by Tractor Ventures

7.00pm- Q&A with audience

7.20pm - Networking

8.00pm - Event Ends

Jodie is passionate about helping businesses start and grow. Currently she is the CoFounder and COO at Tractor Ventures.

Prior to this Jodie was at SBE Australia where she led the team in accelerating some of Australia's most innovative female leaders. Jodie set up the Innovation Bay community in Melbourne, is an advisor to multiple startups and a mentor at Startmate.

Previously, she cofounded two-sided marketplace, Occasional Butler, which was acquired by rival Airtasker and depo8 coworking. At the Wade Institute she was a mentor, lecturer and Director of Startups.

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Jodie was recently named a Finalist in the 'Female Fintech Leader of the Year' category at the Fintech Australia 'Finnies' Awards for 2022.

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Tractor Ventures provides non-dilutive funding to growing, recurring-revenue tech companies.

Their network of experienced AU/NZ startup founders, operators and investors help founders achieve their growth objectives, on their terms.

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