Find your co-founder
Join us to find and connect with like-minded co-founders and potential team members to launch a startup with!
Interested in starting a business but don’t have a co-founder or team?
Then join us at UTS Startups for a fantastic networking event in collaboration with Catalysr to help you find and connect with like-minded co-founders and potential team members to take the next step with you and launch a startup! Whether or not you have an idea of your own, or are looking to work with an existing startup, at this event you'll be able to:
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Learn what to look for in a co-founder or team member
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Meet entrepreneurial students from across UTS, existing UTS Startups community members, and the founders of Catalysr’s IDEATE program
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Pitch your business idea and hear other business ideas pitched
Who is this for?
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Hipsters, Hustlers, Hackers, and The Handy (see our FAQ's for more info!)
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If you have a business idea but don’t have a team or co-founder
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If you are interested in becoming an entrepreneur but don’t have an idea
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If you are interested in joining or launching your own startup
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If you’re keen to solve real-world problems and make a difference
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If you want to choose your own path and build your own career
Schedule
6.00pm - 6.30pm: Guest arrival, drinks and nibbles
6.30pm - 6.45pm: What makes a great co-founder?
6.45pm - 7.30pm: Facilitated speed networking sessions
7.30pm - 8.00pm: Free networking
Find Your Co-Founder is just one of the fantastic events and opportunities available at UTS Startups to inspire you, help you find like-minded team members, and get the skills you need to get your business ideas off the ground!
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FAQs
Why are tickets divided into categories/roles?
It’s really important that we fill the room with a balance of skillsets and interests so you can start to build your dream team. We know that your time is valuable, so these categories will make it easier to find the type of co-founder you need on the night.
- HIPSTERS are designers, creative thinkers and savvy crafters!! If you’re a HIPSTER, you’re using your background in design, communications, branding, UI/UX or similar to craft something beautiful and user-friendly
- HUSTLERS are the business minds, networkers and visionaries! If you’re a HUSTLER, you’re the one who’s setting things in motion, you’ve got the business savvy in sales and marketing to secure paying customers.
- HACKERS are our coding and software MVPs! If you’re a HACKER you’re the team member who turns ideas and data into tech solutions.
- THE HANDY are our builders! If you’re HANDY you’re our practical hardware hero who loves to prototype, build and tinker with different devices.
I have an idea for a business, but it’s only an idea! How do I know if it will work?
Great! We would love to meet you. We can help you expand on an existing idea or even change things to make it something better. Whether you save your ideas for later, or find someone who could make it happen, either is a good outcome!
Do I need any experience?
While we're generally looking for Hipsters, Hackers, Hustlers and The Handy, this event is OPEN for UTS students of ALL skill/experience levels with a keen interest in making business ideas a reality! Simply choose a ticket type that most suits your interests.
Do I need to come up with a business idea?
Not at all. If you have an idea, you can find a co-founder/s to work on that idea. If you don’t yet have an idea, you can team up with other students and create your ideas together, or you can join up with a student who already has a business idea.
Is this event only for UTS Students?
No! This event is open to entrepreneurs from outside of UTS and is run with our friends from Catalysr. However, to take the next step and apply to join the UTS Startups community, one founder needs to be a current UTS student or graduate in the last 12 months. That means that entrepreneurs outside of the UTS community can team up with a current student or recent graduate and have access to all of the resources and benefits of UTS Startups.
Where is UTS Startups located?
The UTS Startups Event Space is located in Building 15 at 622 Harris St, Ultimo. Building 15 is across from UTS Business School (Building 8). You can enter via the sliding doors on Harris St (accessible entrance), or the loading dock door on Omnibus Lane (weather permitting). We have included a map below for your reference:
Have any more questions?
Please reach out to us at startups@uts.edu.au.