Founders Connect

2026-09-10 · 08:00:00 · Artarmon

401 Pacific Hwy, Artarmon NSW 2064, Australia, Artarmon

Monthly Founder & Investor Meetup Welcome to Galaxy Growth Hub. If this is your first time here, I'm excited you've chosen to spend your evening with us. We're a community of founders, investors, mentors, and makers who believe Sydney's startup ecosystem thrives on real connections—not formal pitches or elevator speeches. What you'll notice tonight is that we've designed this room so you know exactly who's here and what they need before you even walk up to say hello. Your badge tells the story: I'm building this. I need that. I can help with this. That clarity is everything. In the next two hours, you'll meet founders who are moving fast, investors hunting for their next bet, and advisors who've been exactly where you are. Some of you came tonight looking for a co-founder. Some came to validate an idea or find your first customers. Some came to get in the room and see what's possible. All of that matters. Before we dive in, I want to flag a few things happening in our community: [mention 1–2 current grants, accelerator deadlines, or funding opportunities]. If any of that resonates, our mentors and program partners are here tonight to talk through it. So: grab a drink, find the people you came for, and let's build something together. Let's go. 6:00–6:30 — Arrive & Connect Registration, drinks and informal networking. At registration, everyone chooses a category such as Founder, Mentor, Investor, Talent, Expert, Government/Program or Industry Partner. Their badge also identifie

Organizer: Galaxy Growth Hub

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  1. 6:00–6:30 · Arrive & Connect — Registration, drinks and informal networking.
  2. 6:30–6:40 · Welcome — A short introduction explaining the community and how the evening works.
  3. 6:40–7:00 · Founder Spotlight Feature — Feature 2–3 founders each month.
  4. 7:00–7:15 · Mentor / Expert Insights — One experienced founder, investor or specialist tackles a practical topic.
  5. 7:15–7:30 · “The Ask” — Give selected attendees 30–60 seconds each to make an ask.
  6. 7:30–8:15 · Match & Connect — Run facilitated networking with dedicated areas.
  7. 8:15–8:30 · Open Networking & Close — Final conversations, introductions and announcements.

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