Engaging With Government
Elena Toh
Operations Manager
Session Description
As a startup, you may believe you have a product or service that can help governments solve a problem or a part of a problem, but where do you start?
In this Office Hours Session, LaunchVic’s Operations Manager, Elena Toh, will help you work through if you are ready to connect with government and offer advice on how to best interact with the public sector.
Use the calendar below to book in a time with Elena.
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Pitch Practice & Feedback
Mark Newman
Head of CivVic Labs
Session Description
Essential to any growing startup is a killer pitch. Whether you’re targeting new clients or hoping to fundraise, it’s essential for Founders to be able to clearly, succinctly, and convincingly pitch their concept.
Helping provide this feedback will be our Startup Programs Manager, Mark Newman.
Mark runs LaunchVic’s pre-accelerator program, CivVic Labs, which has had alumni startups raise over $2.5 million in early-stage funding since 2022.
Use the calendar below to book in a time with Mark.
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Looking to land a job in a startup?
Josh Lipscombe
Head of Startup Success
Session Description
Whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned professional looking to transition into the startup world, Josh Lipscombe, LaunchVic’s Head of Startup Success will be able to help guide your journey to kickstarting your startup career journey.
Use the calendar below to book in a time with Josh.
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Early-stage fundraising
Josh Lipscombe
Head of Startup Success
Session Description
Are you a Founder interested in finding out more about raising your first round of capital? Josh Lipscombe, LaunchVic’s Head of Startup Success will be able to help guide your journey in navigating the fundraising journey.
Use the calendar below to book in a time with Josh.
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Support for Women Founders
Getting Started
Session Description
Are you a Woman Founder interested in finding out more about the support the Victorian ecosystem has to offer? LaunchVic’s Investment Manager, Michelle Vu, or Senior Communications Advisor, Holly Clark, will be able to help guide you on your journey.
Use the calendar below to book in a time with Michelle or Holly.
Startup coaching and mentoring
Explore programs, funding, and resources designed to help you thrive in the startup ecosystem, and get advice on marketing, pitching, prototyping and growth strategies.
Book in a session below.
See Terms & Conditions here.
Pitch Practice & Feedback
Mark Newman
Head of CivVic Labs
Session Description
Essential to any growing startup is a killer pitch. Whether you’re targeting new clients or hoping to fundraise, it’s essential for Founders to be able to clearly, succinctly, and convincingly pitch their concept.
Helping provide this feedback will be our Startup Programs Manager, Mark Newman.
Mark runs LaunchVic’s pre-accelerator program, CivVic Labs, which has had alumni startups raise over $2.5 million in early-stage funding since 2022.
Use the calendar below to book in a time with Mark.
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Looking to land a job in a startup?
Josh Lipscombe
Head of Startup Success
Session Description
Whether you’re a new grad or a seasoned professional looking to transition into the startup world, Josh Lipscombe, LaunchVic’s Head of Startup Success will be able to help guide your journey to kickstarting your startup career journey.
Use the calendar below to book in a time with Josh.
Connect with me on LinkedIn
Support for Women Founders
Getting Started
Session Description
Are you a Woman Founder interested in finding out more about the support the Victorian ecosystem has to offer? LaunchVic’s Investment Manager, Michelle Vu, or Senior Communications Advisor, Holly Clark, will be able to help guide you on your journey.
Use the calendar below to book in a time with Michelle or Holly.
If you have any questions about Office Hours, please contact us.
Office Hours Terms & Conditions
By booking in an Office Hours session with LaunchVic, you agree to have read, understood and agreed with the following Terms & Conditions.
Session Availability
To give as many Victorian founders access to this service as possible, LaunchVic limits bookings to one session per founder every six months.
Victorian-Based
All participants taking part in the Office Hours sessions, as provided by LaunchVic, must meet LaunchVic’s definition of Victorian-Based. This means that a startup must be a Victorian registered and headquartered company, and the founder / CEO must have a primary residence in Victoria. Any participant who does not yet have a registered business must have a primary residence in Victoria to participate.
Information Provided in Office Hours Sessions
Information made available in this service is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as a substitute for professional advice in any field, including, but not limited to, legal, financial, or business matters. The Advisor does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of any advice provided. Any actions you take based on the advice given are at your own risk. For this reason, any individual should, before acting on this information, consider the appropriateness of the information, and, if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.
Information submitted by other entities to LaunchVic which is made available on or through this site is the sole responsibility of the person or entity that has submitted the information.
No use of AI recording & transcription
The use of AI-based recording or transcription tools (including but not limited to automated meeting recorders or voice assistants) is strictly prohibited during the meetings.
Feedback & Promotion
Any feedback provided by participants in the Office Hours sessions may be used to develop existing or future Office Hours sessions. Feedback provided may also be used in the promotion of future Office Hours sessions.
Newsletter
All participants taking part in Office Hours sessions, will be automatically signed up to the LaunchVic Newsletter. You may choose to opt out once subscribed.
Data & Privacy
In an effort to provide more dedicated support and run the most relevant programs for our local founder community, we may ask for additional information and feedback following an Office Hours session.
These questions are completely optional, and you’re welcome to leave responses blank, or state that you would prefer not to disclose this information.
All information provided as part of this survey will be kept private and held in the strictest of confidence. Only LaunchVic team members that have been assigned to this service will have access to this information.
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