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Growth Masterclass in Finance
Navigating the funding landscape for your SMB or startup can be complex.
Venture Capital, Equity Crowdfunding, Loans, and Grants all offer unique paths, but which is right for you? This Finance Masterclass provides the clarity and confidence you need to make informed funding decisions.
What to Expect:
- Gain a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of each funding avenue.
- Learn how to align your funding strategy with your overall business objectives.
- Develop the skills necessary to confidently present your business to investors and lenders.
- Craft a robust financial plan for sustainable business growth.
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Expert Panel
Sarah Grace Worboys
Venture Strategy Director at Saniel Ventures (CA, GAICD)
Sarah is an executive with 18 years of experience in a wide range of C-suite positions with a focus on strategy, finance, operations, growth, and leadership. Sectors include startup technology, professional services, financial services, ASX listed, venture capital and third-party logistics ‘3PL’ (online retail).
Sarah is currently a Venture Strategy Director at Saniel Ventures, overseeing a portfolio of 60 direct investments in tech startups.
Emily MacFarlane
Equity Crowd Funding leader and Funded Futures Podcast Host
Emily is an experienced capital raising leader and the creator and host of a leading podcast featuring founders, investors, and industry experts sharing the insights shaping the businesses of tomorrow.
During her three-year tenure at Birchal, she led over 200 successful equity crowdfunding campaigns, and she is now actively involved in the broader startup ecosystem through VentureCrowd.
Ross Duncan
ANZ Regional Executive | SME
Ross has lead teams across Retail and Commercial banking for the past 20 years at ANZ. Specialising in the Small to Medium enterprise sector, Ross has a diverse range of experience across strategy, customer advocacy, broker partnerships, credit policy and working on projects to support the technological changes impacting the financial services industry.
Ross is currently the Regional Executive for Melbourne CBD & Western Melbourne, leading a team of experienced Relationship Managers responsible for managing Small to Medium Commercial customers; supporting them to start, run and grow their business ventures.
Katya Ellis
Host, Founder of Strategy to Impact, Experienced Grants Accessor
With 15+ years of strategic consulting and hands-on business ownership. Katya's experience as a grant assessor for the City of Melbourne gives her a unique perspective on grant strategy and assessment. Her professional experience spans SMBs, venture capital, government, and tertiary education, providing a comprehensive understanding of funding pathways. Backed by postgraduate studies in Business Strategy from Harvard Business School (Online) and a double degree from Swinburne University in Business Management and Information Systems, Katya delivers practical solutions for businesses seeking sustainable growth.
Ray Short (Guest appearance)
Ray has over 20 years of experience in providing business services, tax planning and assisting clients with major transactions such as the purchase or sale of their business.
Ray also provides a suite of corporate finance services
to help clients through major transactions. These include
strategy reviews, managing the business sale process, due
diligence (both financial and tax), data room management,
financial modelling, capital raising, and project management.
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