Founder Connect with Hummingbird Ventures

Join us for a special edition of Founder Connect with our friends from Hummingbird Ventures!

📢 Calling all tech enthusiasts and startup founders!

Mark your calendars for an event that’s set to inspire and empower! 🚀

🎉 Join the Conversation! 🎉

As part of the Digital Innovations Future Festival, we’re thrilled to host our "Founder Connect" event 🤝. This open forum is your chance to connect with founders, investors, operators, students, and anyone passionate about the digital future. Together, we'll explore, engage, and elevate our understanding of key topics driving innovation in the tech world 💡.

⏰ When & Where 📍

Join us on September 3rd from 6pm to 8pm at the iconic Commons in QV. Founder Connect is more than just an event; it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the future of digital innovation, form powerful connections, and accelerate your startup journey 🎊.

🗣️ Keynote and Interactive Session: The Power of Community 🎯

We’re honored to welcome Ryan Burns, Head of Community at The Startup Network, as our keynote speaker. Ryan brings a wealth of experience from building and sustaining one of the largest startup communities in Australia and working with some of the most successful startups globally, including Uber, Roblox, and Notion.

Key Highlights:

• Notion's Community Strategy: Learn how Notion went from a near-failure to a product beloved by millions through the power of a user-driven community.
• Building Lasting Communities: Ryan will dive deep into the principles of creating, sustaining, and scaling communities that not only support but accelerate your startup's growth.
• Practical Takeaways: From engaging your first 10 users to unleashing top-tier advocates who can exponentially spread your product, Ryan will provide actionable insights you can apply immediately.

After the keynote, we’ll open the floor for an interactive Q&A where founders can pose their burning questions and get real-time insights from Ryan and fellow attendees. Expect a lively and informative discussion that addresses your specific challenges and helps you turn ideas into reality 🌟.

🍽️ Food, Drinks & Networking 🥂

Enjoy delicious food and drinks while networking with a diverse, dynamic crowd of tech enthusiasts and startup leaders 🍲. Whether you're an established founder, aspiring entrepreneur, student, investor, or tech aficionado, you're sure to find valuable connections and insights at this event 🤩.

🎟️ Join Us! 🎟️

Dive into the world of emerging technologies and gain essential skills for your startup journey at our Founder Connect event. Secure your spot today for an experience filled with opportunities, inspiration, and potential collaborations that could shape your future in tech 👩‍💼👨‍💼.

While the event is open to all, becoming a member of The Startup Network gives you access to exclusive events, resources, and a supportive community. Join us today and make the most of your entrepreneurial journey!

We can’t wait to connect with you on September 3rd 🗓️! Let’s envision the future together ✨.

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🧾 Refund & Credit Policy – The Startup Network

We’re a not-for-profit committed to building a stronger, more connected startup community. We strive to make our events accessible, enjoyable, and financially sustainable, and we appreciate your understanding.

✅ Refund Eligibility

We offer full refunds for paid events if requested at least 7 days prior to the event start date.This helps us avoid hard costs like venue and catering commitments that are typically confirmed one week out.

🔁 Credits for Late Cancellations

If you cancel less than 7 days before the event, we’re unable to offer a refund —but we’ll happily issue a credit for a future TSN event of similar value.

To be eligible for a credit:

• Your request must be submitted in writing (via email to contact@thestartupnetwork.com.au)
• The credit must be used within 6 months
• Redemption may require a manual code or RSVP by email — we’re volunteer-led and appreciate your patience with this low-touch process

🚨 Mandatory Refunds (per Eventbrite’s Policy)

Regardless of our standard policy, refunds will be issued if:

• The event is cancelled, postponed (and not rescheduled within 90 days), or significantly changed
• You experience access issues due to our planning (e.g. over-capacity)
• There is a material discrepancy between what was advertised and what was delivered

⚖️ Your Rights Under Australian Consumer Law

Nothing in this policy limits your rights under the Australian Consumer Law, including your right to a refund if the event fails to meet basic consumer guarantees (e.g. not delivered as described or unsafe).

📬 How to Request a Refund or Credit

Please contact us via email at contact@thestartupnetwork.com.au with:

• Your full name
• The event name and date
• Whether you’re requesting a refund or credit

We’ll respond within 5 business days.