TURN YOUR TECH SKILLS INTO STARTUP SUCCESS

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hear directly from authors of Riding the Unicorn: The Startup Guide You'll Want to Read

Michael Crouch Innovation Centre

UNSW Founders and <a href="https://www.meetup.com/dsai-syd/" title="https://www.meetup.com/dsai-syd/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Data Science &amp; Artificial Intelligence Sydney</a> presents:TURN YOUR TECH SKILLS INTO STARTUP SUCCESSIn this event, you'll hear directly from guest speakers Wenee Derricott-Yap and Thomas Derricott-Yap (authors of Riding the Unicorn: The Startup Guide You'll Want to Read - <a href="https://www.ridingtheunicornhq.com/" title="https://www.ridingtheunicornhq.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">link to book</a>) on: <ul><li>The roadmap from algorithm to IPO - Your technical skills are in demand, but the path from technical expert to successful founder isn't coded in your bootcamp curriculum. What's the difference between becoming another statistic and building the next unicorn? Understanding the startup ecosystem that surrounds your technical brilliance. </li><li>Founder pitfalls to avoid - A comprehensive breakdown of the critical mistakes that derail 60% of startups in their first three years, with a specific focus on technical founder blind spots </li><li>Real-World War Stories – Hear candid accounts of near-failures turned into successes from founders who navigated the startup wilderness</li></ul>This is a must-attend event for entrepreneurs, data scientists and AI engineers who want to learn how to convert their technical skills or personal projects into a start up business. This event will also include:<ul><li>AI tech, market and regulation updates by the DSAi team</li><li>NETWORKING - network with fellow AI entrepreneurs, investors and professionals.</li></ul>Investors and venture capital folks are also invited to this event (and scout for promising AI startups). Doors open at 5.30PM, for a 6PM Start!Agenda 5:30-6pm: Check-in and networking 6:00-6:10pm: Opening remarks 6:10-6:30pm: Turn your tech skills into a startup success (part 1) 6.40-7.00pm: AI tech, market and regulation updates 7:00-7:20pm: Turn your tech skills into a startup success (part 2) 7.20-8.00pm: Networking Address: Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, G Hilmer Building (E10), Union Rd, UNSW Sydney, Kensington NSW 2033 Best directions: <a href="https://unswfounders.com/visit-us-1" title="https://unswfounders.com/visit-us-1" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://unswfounders.com/visit-us-1</a> ABOUT: <a href="https://www.meetup.com/dsai-syd/" title="https://www.meetup.com/dsai-syd/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Data Science &amp; Artificial Intelligence Sydney</a>DSAi's Sydney chapter is about getting together to discuss all fields and implementations of machine learning, machine learning's current and future impact and a place to share your work on machine learning and learn from others.The Data Science &amp; Ai Association of Australia works to further the ethical &amp; safe use of machine learning &amp; artificial intelligence through events, education &amp; researchABOUT: UNSW FOUNDERSAs Australia’s leading university-based entrepreneurial program, UNSW Founders has a proven track record of success. Since its inception in 2018, the program has supported 200+ startups every year, provided entrepreneurial skills training to 25,000+ individuals, provided over 10,000 coaching and mentoring sessions, and incubated (co-located) 70+ startups on campus to foster collaboration with the UNSW business, industry, academic, and research networks.Find out more at - <a href="http://www.founders.unsw.edu.au/" title="http://www.founders.unsw.edu.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UNSW Founders</a><a href="http://eepurl.com/gBgf1T" title="http://eepurl.com/gBgf1T" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Subscribe</a> to the UNSW Founders Newsletter to stay up-to-date with all our programs and events

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