Basecamp Founder Build Teams, Scale Faster Basecamp is LaunchVic’s new program for seed to series A founders looking to attract quality executive talent. Learn how to find, retain and grow the people who could be the making of your business, and get ready to scale the startup summit. Press Release In those early stages, making the wrong executive hire can kill a company. – Leigh Jasper, Co-Founder, Aconex What is Basecamp? Basecamp is a no-cost founder education program designed to help you build and lead high-performing teams that will deliver on your vision. You’ll learn from industry experts who have scaled unicorns, and they’ll teach you how to: Create a strategic hiring roadmap for HR, Operations, Sales and Growth to ensure you recruit the right skills at every stage Hire experienced executive talent that you can trust and delegate to Build and manage a high-performing team that drives results Information Session Hear from HR expert, Lorena Healey, and LaunchVic’s Chief Operating Officer, Puji Fernando, who have scaled tech companies like SEEK and DoorDash. Watch Video Download Program Guidelines Can I apply? To be considered for Basecamp, your startup must be registered and headquartered in Victoria, with the founder/CEO’s primary residence in Victoria. The startup must meet LaunchVic’s definition of a Startup, and meet at least one of the following measures of size: Having raised a single venture capital round in excess of AU$1.5 million; or Revenue of at least AU$100,000 per month; or Successfully graduated from an accelerator; or A team of 10+ employees but less than 50; or A valuation of greater than AU$5million but less than AU$30million Expressions of Interest Now Open Expressions of Interest are open until 1pm Monday 24 February. Before submitting, please ensure you have reviewed our program guidelines for key dates and time commitment. Submit EOI Join us May-June 2025 Mentor round robins and coaching sessions Practical tools and resources you can use straight away Alumni program with ongoing support Book a call Interested in learning more about Basecamp? Book in a discovery call with LaunchVic’s Head of Startup Success, Josh Lipscombe. Book now Scaleup Stories Insights 03 Feb 2025 About to make your first big hire? Consider these questions first Insights Recruitment expert Lorena Healey shares the key watch outs for founders making their first executive hires. DEBUG VALUES: post date: 03 Feb 2025 Insights 03 Feb 2025 The secrets to building your recruitment structure Insights Culture Amp CPO Justin Angsuwat on mastering the art of interviewing, building structured hiring systems, and scaling your team the right way. DEBUG VALUES: post date: 03 Feb 2025 Insights 03 Feb 2025 Beyond the CV: The qualities to look for when growing your unicorn Insights Unicorn founder Leigh Jasper reveals the key traits he looks for when building startup teams. DEBUG VALUES: post date: 03 Feb 2025 Have a question? First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone number (optional) Organisation * Reason for Enquiry * * CivVic Labs Enquiry Event Enquiry General Enquiry Funding Enquiry LaunchVic Funded Program Enquiry Media Enquiry Office Hours Enquiry Procurement Enquiry The Alice Anderson Fund Enquiry The Hugh Victor McKay Fund Enquiry 188E Visa Enquiry 30X30 Enquiry Message * Yes, I want to hear about other ecosystem news and events from LaunchVic. Submit Enquiry
