Pause Fest & Awards

Join us at the Pause Awards Night & Afterparty on December 2nd at Club Pandora in Melbourne! This event isn't just for the winners—it's a celebration for everyone passionate about innovation and excellence. Network with Australia's top innovators, enjoy live performances, canapés, bottomless drinks and wrap up the year on a high note. More info and tickets: https://lnkd.in/gbVMCAf9 It’s going to be one for the books!

Next Monday we're delivering our annual 7th Pause Awards Night, and it's going to be nothing short of extraordinary. 🏆 Here's what to expect: - 34 national winners and judges - Walking-Dance™ signature moves on red carpet - New co-host, Chanie Hyde - New venue in warehouse NYC style - Ticker team live interviews - Professional profile photography on Media Wall - Finalists photos on the stage - Fresh disco tunes from local legend DJ Anyo - Premium assorted canapés and bottomless drinks - Secret lux accessory present on arrival - Two hours of Afterparty! 🎟 If you'd like to join us for a bit of mingle to meet the movers and shakers and send off 2024 in style, you can still get your tickets at: https://lnkd.in/gbVMCAf9 👏 I'd like to thank Blackmagic Design and WeMoney for their support this year, and incredibly helpful and hands-on Advisory and Judging Board team: Sonia Clarke, Celia Harding, Stephen Foxworthy, Brett de Niese, Karl Svacic, Christina Gerakiteys GAICD, Angus Tait We're all looking forward to meet you next Monday! 🤩 Below is a recap of last year's event, next week we're going to break some new records of awesomeness.

We've asked few winners at incredible Pause Awards Night 2023 what's the one skill you need to have in business today? They've said: — Community building — Flexibility and adaptability — Design magic What do you think? What's working best for you? Thanks Paz Pisarski, Chau Le, Philip Firlinger.

All three episodes are now live online. That’s 90 minutes of insightful conversations with one and only Dr Phil Cummins from a School for tomorrow.

Winners at Pause Awards 2024 will gain exclusive access to the Growth Mentors Board, offering 30-minute mentorship sessions with industry leaders like Paul Bassat (Squarepeg Capital), Paul Naphtali (Rampersand), Kate Vale (ALIAVIA Ventures), Dominic Pym (Euphemia), and Kate Gooden (Amazon Alexa ANZ). This opportunity provides personalised guidance and strategic insights to accelerate their business growth and innovation. New this year, Kate Vale will join us from the sunny California. We are very grateful to all mentors offering their time to top five winners at Pause Awards. Winners will be announced at the live event on 2 Dec, also known as the most electric industry night in the country. The countdown is on!

At Open, we’re driven by a vision to make insurance transparent, accessible and impactful. We’re dedicated to empowering customers with tech-driven, digital-first insurance that aligns with modern needs and we’re honoured to see our progress recognised in the upcoming 2024 Pause Fest & Awards. From our B Corp certification to launching carbon offsets and building dynamic partnerships with brands like Telstra and Bupa, we’re proving that insurance can go beyond coverage – it can make a difference in people’s lives. Open’s nomination as a finalist in 5 categories reflects the dedication of our team and partners who share our commitment to change. Learn more about how we’re leading the charge in the insurance industry: https://lnkd.in/gP9BK_xn #PauseAwards2024 #InsuranceInnovation #InsurTech #OpenInsurance #Bcorp #PauseAwards2024

Navigating the unpredictable waves of the 2020 pandemic, Ally Watson, OAM, CEO and Founder of Code Like a Girl, led her organisation through a transformative journey. We had a chance to have a digital chat with Ally, Pause Awards alumna, who reflected on the change her business has taken since they started. “We saw a unique opportunity to address systemic barriers in traditional education that made tech careers inaccessible for many women,” Watson explains. With a strategic pivot, Code Like a Girl has not only reshaped its focus but also redefined how women connect with and thrive in the tech industry. Read more from the article below.

Last year we've asked few winners from Origin Energy, The Community Collective and Arrow Digital how they redefine the innovation and this is what they told us. Innovation is.... Figuring out how to deliver value for customers. Creating products that consumers want and love. Making things simple. What is innovation to you? Feel free to leave your answers in comments below. #innovation

We're excited to share a special three-part series on the Game Changers podcast featuring George Hedon, Founder & CEO of Pause Fest & Awards, hosted by Dr Phil Cummins. Game Changers celebrates leaders shaping 21st-century innovation, and in this series, George reflects on the past, present and future of Pause Fest, the flagship event that sparked and shaped Australia’s tech and creative ecosystem. The first episode, "Leap as Far as You Can," takes listeners through George’s personal story and the transformative journey that led to the creation of Pause Fest. It’s a raw and authentic exploration of the pivotal leaps of faith, challenges, and breakthroughs that built the foundation of our community. In the second episode, "Event Architecture," George reveals the process of building Pause Fest — an event that moved a nation, inspiring countless founders and explorers, all on a shoestring budget! This behind-the-scenes look uncovers the sheer determination, creativity and innovative thinking that made Pause Fest a pioneering force AKA 'Innovation Capital'. The series will culminate next week with the third episode, "Pioneering the Future Self," a conversation about pushing boundaries, embracing bold leadership and shaping the future of what's to come. A heartfelt thanks to Dr. Phil Cummins for guiding these captivating and unscripted conversations that dive deep into the heart of our mission led by the real impact to transform and catalyse Victoria — which we did! Tune in us as we continue to explore, innovate and build enduring communities. #GameChangers #PauseFest #Innovation #Leadership #Event #Podcast

Here's a quick snapshot of Breakthrough Sessions 2024 insights with incredible speakers talking from workspace to outer space. Big thanks to: Samantha Finnegan, Sonia Clarke, Jocelin Abbey, Kristina Karlsson, Aprill Enright, Adrian Stone, Victoria Beal, Sarosh Nandwani, Matthew Noyes, Rose Herceg and Sérgio Brodsky.