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We're WRAPPING UP 2024 with Bigger x Fishburners Startup Sprint Founders Showcase this evening! The winner of the pitch of the startup sprint program will get the opportunity to pitch their brand new startup LIVE on Alan Jones new podcast: "Pick my brain with Alan Jones" 🚀 Get your tickets now > https://lnkd.in/gFA9k7FQ

Today! 🎉 Bring your friends, grab a drink, and come cheer on the next wave of innovative founders at the Demo Day for the Startup Sprint program at Fishburners! 🚀 After three weeks of hard work and collaboration between Bigger and Fishburners, our founders are ready to showcase their unique solutions. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/dxxCn4uA

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Join Us for the Startup Sprint Founders Showcase! 🚀 After 3 weeks of hard work and creativity, our amazing cohort of startup founders is ready to share their journeys and innovative projects in a relaxed and fun evening presented in collaboration with Bigger. 📢 What’s Happening? ✨ Founder Pitches: Hear creative, informal pitches showcasing unique solutions. ❓ Interactive Q&A: Ask questions and dive deeper into their innovations. 🤝 Networking: Connect with founders, investors, mentors & enthusiasts. 🍕 Refreshments: Enjoy pizza, drinks, and a laid-back vibe! 👀 Why Attend? Whether you’re into startup trends, supporting entrepreneurs, or just want a great night out with like-minded people, this event is for you. Celebrate creativity, foster connections, and cheer on the next wave of founders! 📅 Don’t miss out! > https://lnkd.in/gFA9k7FQ Matthew Griffin Maxwell B. Corinna Galliano, PhD Shivangi Dubey Sarah Presland Barb Woodruff Swanson Ben Taylor Winson Tan Andres Lombana Rosie Chen

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🎉 Wrapped up the last pitch night of the year with an incredible Cybersecurity Pitch Night! A huge thank you to Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) for sponsoring this event and supporting innovative cybersecurity startups. And a big shoutout to our amazing judges, Ken Shaw, Rhiannon Haart, and Ashwani Ram —we couldn’t have done it without you! 👏 Congratulations to our winners: - Sean Marshall - Vulnetix for revolutionising AppSec efficiency - David Christmas - DataBench for empowering people to become invisible on the web and protect their online privacy Each winner receives a 1-month free membership from Fishburners and $5K worth of growth consultation with a strategically matched CAANZ advisor—tailored to meet each startup’s unique goals. Thank you to everyone who joined us, pitched, judged, and celebrated with us. Jawaria Mahmood Kim Chandler McDonald Thomas Han See you next year! 🚀 Jeremy Rowe Doğuş (Dosh) Domanic

🚀 Meet the Pitchers for Cybersecurity Pitch Night at Fishburners with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand! This Thursday, join us for an inspiring evening as some of the brightest minds in cybersecurity present their innovative solutions. Each founder is on a mission to make digital spaces safer, more efficient, and resilient. Here's a quick look at our incredible lineup: 🔒 Sean Marshall - Vulnetix   Vulnetix is transforming the AppSec landscape by cutting the workload of building and running an application security process by 80%! With simplified detection, prioritisation, and automation, Vulnetix makes security efficient while ensuring an audit trail for compliance and boosting sales. 🔑 Kim Chandler McDonald - 3 Steps Data 3 Steps Data is designed for small to medium businesses, providing a cryptographically secure, cloud-based Data Vault to safely share and control sensitive information. It’s user-friendly, cost-effective, and compliant, so companies can focus on growth and customer engagement with peace of mind. 🧑🏫 Jawaria M. - Tech Aware Focused on education and awareness, Tech Aware equips school-aged children with the tools and knowledge they need to stay safe online. A safer online future starts with informed young users, and Tech Aware is paving the way. 🛡️ Thomas Han - ResQ Cloud  ResQ Cloud delivers a powerful hardware/software solution that gives organisations complete control over non-cloud IT infrastructure. It acts as the last line of defense against failures and cyberattacks, ensuring your data and systems are secure. 🚨 Only a few spots left—don’t miss your chance to witness these game-changing pitches! Grab your tickets now and be part of the future of cybersecurity innovation! Tickets: https://lnkd.in/gJ95-d75

Honoured (and frankly a little shocked) to be joining the judging panel for Fishburners Cybersecurity Pitch Night this Thursday—really excited to see the fresh ideas and innovative tech being brought to the table. We all know cybersecurity is evolving at lightning speed, and events like this are a great reminder of just how much potential there is. Bring on the pitches! If you want to come along, you can grab a ticket here: https://lnkd.in/g8ikHhuS

Meet the Judges 👇 Ashwani Ram is a seasoned professional with over 27 years of experience in IT Infrastructure, Operations, and Cybersecurity across FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Supperannuation and Tertiary Education sectors. Currently, Ash is the General Manager of Cybersecurity and IT Operations at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ), where he’s been instrumental in shaping the organisation’s cybersecurity, infrastructure and IT Operations strategy.   Rhiannon Haart is an experienced business leader and executive coach. Currently Chief of Staff at Gridware, she partners with the CEO to drive strategy and operational excellence. Previously, she coached executives at top firms like Google and held senior roles at Canva and Atlassian, including building Canva's first Admin & Operations team. Ken Shaw is back in Australia after 15 years in California, where he founded and scaled two venture-backed SaaS companies to market leadership (one B2C, one B2B). Now, he helps scale-ups grow, raise capital, and build market-leading products with a focus on AI. He has raised $40M+ USD, led M&A, and received 50+ term sheets. Ken is product-led, with expertise in PE, VC, and operations. His award-winning products include 7x PC Mag Editors’ Choice (B2C) and Gartner recognitions (B2B). 🏆 The winner will take home a 1-month membership with $200K worth of perks and discounts from Fishburners, plus $5K worth of growth consultation with a strategically matched Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, tailored to your startup’s current outlook and needs. If your startup is involved in cybersecurity or has a related tech solution, this is your chance to pitch in front of investors and industry experts. Applications for the pitch night closing tomorrow apply now! (Link in the comments 👇 ) Get your tickets for the night: https://lnkd.in/gJ95-d75 Jeremy Rowe Majella Campbell Martin Karafilis Doğuş (Dosh) Domanic

Attention Founders ❗ Applications are now open until Friday, November 8th, for Cybersecurity Pitch Night with Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand! The winner will take home a 1-month membership with $200K worth of perks and discounts from Fishburners, plus $5K worth of growth consultation with a strategically matched Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, tailored to your startup’s current outlook and needs. If your startup is involved in cybersecurity or has a related tech solution, this is your chance to pitch in front of investors and industry experts. Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your innovation! You can apply using the link below to secure your spot and be part of an electrifying evening. Apply from here > https://lnkd.in/gTQ8jrKn Good luck, and see you on stage! Jeremy Rowe Suzy Sotirias Martin Karafilis Startmate Antler Startmate Vanta