Office Hours Founder Office Hours is a no-cost service offered by LaunchVic to connect Victorian founders to specialists across a broad range of areas to help them in the early to mid-stages of their startup journey. It’s also an opportunity to connect with LaunchVic and discover all the latest opportunities to launch, grow and scale your startup in Victoria. 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. Getting Started An Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem Learn more & book Close An Introduction to the Startup Ecosystem Getting Started with the LaunchVic team Session Description If you’re looking for more information about what LaunchVic does and our contribution to the Victorian Startup Ecosystem, you’re in the right place! Book a time with one of our team to discover what founder opportunities are on offer. Elle Phillips Getting started with your idea Learn more & book Close Getting started with your idea Elle Phillips Head of Startup Development Session Description Do you have a startup idea but aren’t sure what to do with it? Have you ever wondered what a pre-accelerator program is? Elle Phillips, LaunchVic’s Head of Startup Development, can help you find the support you need to kick-start your idea. In this Office Hours Session she’ll answer your questions on what a pre-accelerator program is, the content they typically cover, and the steps you can take to find customer-product fit. Use the calendar below to book in a time with Elle. Connect with me on LinkedIn Mark Newman Pitch Practice & Feedback Learn more & book Close 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 Josh Lipscombe Early-stage fundraising Learn more & book Close 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. Connect with me on LinkedIn Elena Toh Engaging With Government Learn more & book Close 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. Connect with me on LinkedIn Getting Started Support for Women Founders Learn more & book Close 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. Can't find a topic? Close Want to chat about something else? Leave us a suggestion below for what Office Hours sessions you are interested in First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone number (optional) Organisation * Message * Yes, I want to hear about other ecosystem news and events from LaunchVic. Submit Enquiry If you have any questions about Office Hours session, please email officehours@launchvic.org. 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. 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. 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. 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. Version 1.2 – 7/11/2024
