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23.01.2022 Mind the gap, Breaking down gender barriers in entrepreneurship. To celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day (19 November), The University of Queensland (UQ) is bringing together an online panel of exceptional female leaders to raise awareness, and amplify the stories and challenges of women entrepreneurs. Join us for a panel discussion with four leaders: ... Rachael Dagge, UQ's Chief Student Entrepreneur; Holly Tattersall, Founder and CEO of Women in Digital; Sabrina Chakori, Founder of Brisbane Tool Library; and Anne-Marie Birkill, Co-Founder, Venture Partner, and Executive Director at OneVentures They will be joined by Dr Jessica Gallagher, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement and Entrepreneurship) at UQ, as a speaker, and Sam Jockel, CEO and Founder at ParentTV, and UQ Entrepreneur in Residence, as the moderator for this panel. It is free and open to all. Register and join us Thursday 19 November 2020, 4-5pm AEST. https://ventures.uq.edu.au/mind-the-gap @uqventures #uqventures #WEDO2020

22.01.2022 Get em while theyre hot! Second release tickets to the Decades Pubcrawl are on sale and in demand! Lots of fun activities and competitions in store so go Go GO!! Tickets : https://2020decadespubcrawl-event.getqpay.com/

21.01.2022 Ventures Open House with FREE WAFFLES! Have a look inside the Ventures space, where together they help to make your ideas reality! Tomorrow Wednesday 4 March from 12-2pm at Ventures GCI space they will be opening their doors to the UQ community. Meet amazing founders and see where the startup magic happens. There will also be free waffles to fuel your brain! No booking required, pop it in your calendar and we will see you there tomorrow ... More details : https://www.facebook.com/events/648205962663127/

21.01.2022 Just over a week until the UQ Ventures and UQIES Virtual Hackthon kicks off! Make sure you dont miss out on a chance to win a share of AUD$10,000 in cash prizes. During the Virtual Hackathon: 2020 Vision (10-31 July) your team will be challenged to address a critical global problem by coming up with an innovative business idea Full Virtual Hackathon details and tickets here https://ventures.uq.edu.au/virtual-hackathon or check out the event below ... #UQVentures #entrepreneurshipatUQ #UQVHack2020

21.01.2022 Have you read the recent blog post written by our President, Emily Middis? Through-out she outlines the importance of understanding (your) team dynamic, and explains key patterns/findings of how a team can maximise their success We hope you are implementing these in order to build your dream team, especially for the upcoming Virtual Hackathon: 2020 Vision! ... If you havent signed up yet, make sure you do before we kick off on Friday (The 10th of July)! Event details and tickets here : https://www.facebook.com/events/947393269041258/

21.01.2022 JOB OPPORTUNITY We have an exciting opportunity to share from Australian Start-Up Liven. They are currently looking for Product Ambassadors to come on board to help bring their new innovation to market (a new, free COVID-Safe Check in Solution). This paid role will enable successful students to work directly with Liven and prove their entrepreneurial spirit. With potential, permanent job opportunities for those who go above and beyond. For more details about the role and a...pplication follow this link https://docs.google.com//1um2x7KsDue1nAqeugcHl_UIjTtA/edit A bit more about Liven "Liven's mission is to develop a cutting-edge technology platform that empowers hospitality to innovate in an increasingly tech-savvy world. We're innovating online and taking it offline, reinvigorating memorable consumer experiences in the physical restaurant, delivered by the brands, powered by Liven. Over the past 5 years, we've built a SaaS platform to manage consumer loyalty whilst providing a digital wallet for foodies and restaurants. Customers can discover amazing venues, pay instantly with their phones, earning LVN rewards every time they dine. Australia’s leading hospitality venues use the Liven platform to attract and retain high-value customers growing their businesses. Liven is a VC backed startup with merchant partners including Calia, Din Tai Fung, Messina, Burger Project, Fratelli Fresh, CoCo Tea, New Shanghai, Lanzhou Beef Noodle, Papparich, NeNe Chicken, and 8Bit across Australia. We also share the same seed and series A investors as Zoom, Facebook, Canva, Wish, Airbnb, Netscape, and Zynga; just to name a few." Best of luck for all applicants!

20.01.2022 Check out our UQIES execs Isabelle Fleming and Mitchell Davis . They are utilising 3D printing, with fellow UQ students, to design and build custom ventilators for use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazing work!

20.01.2022 Dont have a team yet but want to join us in solving a critical global challenge and to compete for a share in AUD$10,000? Ahead of our Virtual Hackathon, we will be hosting a networking event (June 29th) to give you the chance to meet your future team! Broken up into sessions relevant to different hackathon challenge topics, you can ensure you meet teammates who are interested in solving the same problems as you ... Check out our event below for details and how to register #UQVentures #UQIES #entrepreneurshipatUQ

20.01.2022 Another one of our very own execs is this weeks feature for our Start-Up spotlight, Check out what Ankit Ghosh is doing with his start-up Fero . Fero aims to make everything about renting vehicles far easier and much more unique experience. Ankit is also partnered with a previously existing rental startup, which is going to relaunch soon. Check out what he has to say! . How are you involved in the start-up community? ... My initial experience with regards to diving into the world of startups was a disaster. Then I got inclined towards this ecosystem again after a colleague of mine at my workplace berated me for months to give things another try and then among other things I also started getting placed at startups by virtue of the UQ Ventures programmes which gave me insightful experiences; currently keen to consolidate Fero and relaunch another rental startup. . How did these experiences help you in your start-up journey? Such experiences made me embrace the sensation of uncertainty, which is one of very few constants while working on startups. . Biggest Challenges you faced? Biggest challenge was to eradicate this habit I had of over estimating the capabilities of individuals I could possibly rely on while in a startup environment , in the case with startups a blinded sense of optimism is a curse . Even though not applicable in all instances , serious red flags must be considered. . What is your advice to upcoming entrepreneurs? My advice would be this , go ahead and do what you want to; failure will teach you well. Have a pair of invisible horse blinkers ready at all times, learn to appropriately blind yourself when needed. . Watch this space for when Fero relaunches and and make sure to check them out!

20.01.2022 Our start-up spotlight this week is none other than our winners of the UQ Ventures x UQIES Hackathon, Skill+! Team members Aaron, Anastasia, Dion, Martin and Tom reflect on their time in the programme and what they got out of it, check it out below What is Skill+? In a competitive job market, its important to gain experience and skills outside of your formal education. Unfortunately, without that experience, how do you know what skills you need to focus on? It can also... be difficult to understand what career pathways are available to you based on the skills you already have. Skill+ aims to give you the personalised analytics you need to answer those questions. Aaron What problem are you trying to solve? The problem we are trying to solve is employability. We are witnessing a global health crisis with COVID-19 and it is having serious economic impacts. Some sources go as far as to say that in Melbourne, 25% of the population will be unemployed. So as unemployment rises we need to be able to upskill and seek out new jobs. This is why we developed the idea for Skill+ which is an automated career advisory software. Martin . What inspired you to get involved in the Virtual Hackathon I have previously been involved in the Weekend of Startups and the IdeaHub Unlimited Series, which were both great ways to introduce myself to entrepreneurship. This Hackathon was where I could pull all my experiences together and Im so happy with how it culminated. I learnt about focusing on niches, and developing a thorough and feasible business plan the revenue streams of a company always seemed trivial to me but now I understand how important it is to get this right. Tom . What inspired you to get involved in the Virtual Hackathon/ how did you get involved? I love doing hackathons because they give you a chance to try something different and experiment with fun new ideas. Tom brought this particular one to my attention and I was especially excited because it involved a bunch of close friends and wed never had the chance to work together before. It also helped that there was a financial incentive and it fit nicely into our uni break. Dion . Advice from your experience to up and coming entrepreneurs? When creating your start up idea, dont get too attached to an idea to the point where you cant listen to and learn from feedback. If want to join a UQ Ventures program but are worried you wont get in, then my advice is just apply. You have nothing to lose and so much to gain! Anastasia . Cant wait to see what these guys bring in the future!

19.01.2022 Although the world and our daily lives are changing rapidly around us, we at UQIES wish now more than ever to connect our students with opportunities and showcase some of the amazing entrepreneurs in our community. Stay tuned for some awesome things coming soon. Until then, Blackbird has joined forces with Startmate to bring us the Giants Conference. They are hoping to ignite the next generation of founders and help them stand on the shoulders of giants, through an inaugu...ral remote conference! Live stream presentations will be held between April 27th and May 1st. With Founders, operators and investors from companies such as Twitter, Google, Zoom, twitch and many many more! Register for as many free sessions as you wish here https://www.thegiants.live/

19.01.2022 Registrations close today (Friday 28th August) for the Ventures Industry Challenge! Want to help solve a real industry problem? Were calling all UQ students from across faculties to come together to build real solutions to water scarcity with the Ventures Industry Challenge . Get a taste of what its like to be an entrepreneur, connect with industry, pitch your solution and compete for $15k in prizes! Registrations close end of today (Friday 28 August), sign up now : ...https://ventures.uq.edu.au #UQVentures #VenturesIndustryChallenge20 #entrepreneurshipatUQ See more

18.01.2022 ICYMI: UQ Ventures is teaming up with WaterStart for an industry based challenge! Today at 2pm is your chance to meet your team. Check out the event for more information.

17.01.2022 Reminder | 2020 AGM Join us next Tuesday for our Annual General Meeting for the annual review of activities and election of 2021 Executive Committee. In true UQIES AGM style, pizza and good vibes will be provided! ... Positions available for 2021 President Secretary Treasurer Applications closing soon ! Apply here https://forms.gle/AihZAqQG3xtXBFm66

17.01.2022 Are you finding it tough adjusting into isolation or know anyone who is? Two of our student members have developed Coronavirus Care Packages to help you overcome that cabin fever! ... Help these fellow entrepreneurs fine-tune their product while stopping that isolation boredom! Who said isolation had to be boring? Not us... www.isolation-survival.myshopify.com

17.01.2022 We hope youre ready to add a little spice to the middle of your week, because today you can pitch to your hearts content! Open to anyone and everyone. Learn the fundamentals of pitching, get feedback from our judges and practice in a fun team challenge. All the action kicks off at 5pm! Dont worry, our sharks dont bite

16.01.2022 TH&E Society x UQ PATAns student chapter have collaborated with PATA on an awesome panel discussion around Entrepreneurship in the Tourism, Hospitality and Events industry. With an impressive lineup of panelists, participants will be able to ask questions to some of the world leaders in the tourism industry. In such a turbulent time see how these leaders are over-coming current events and what the future of the industry may look like Make sure to RSVP to the panel discussion through the link in the FB event description

16.01.2022 To end our week and get us moving into the weekend, this weeks start-up spotlight is Andrew Walker from @getsparkbikes . Now a UQ Alumnus, Andrew was active in the UQ entrepreneurship scene. He also is a former president of UQIES! Read on to see what he has been getting up to post UQ . Tell us briefly about your current role As a City Launch Manager Im responsible for all of Spark Bikes Brisbane operations. My role includes managing fleet, enabling growth, maintainin...g and developing relationships with partners, and managing day to day store operations. . How did UQIES inspire you to pursue a career in the startup scene? Through events and meetups, UQIES helped me connect with some awesome people. I loved hearing so many amazing stories of what founders have learnt along the way and then being able to learn from them. . Whats the biggest challenge youve come across working in startups? It can feel lonely sometimes, especially if youre working by yourself. I consider myself to be an extrovert so its especially tough to be working on your own. . How can students learn more/get involved with spark bikes? Spark Bikes provides a great opportunity to allow students the ability to ride smarter and earn more while riding on food delivery platforms. Learn more at www.sparkbikes.com.au .

16.01.2022 Weve got a very exciting start-up Spotlight this week, Milton Rum Distillery Milton rum is a newer Brisbane distillery. Post Covid Restrictions easing they, along with their rum bar @themalecon, are charging full steam ahead. With lots of exciting stuff coming soon, be sure to check them out! However check out below how Head Distiller Alex Bell got his start at UQ, How did your experiences with Ideahub (now UQ Ventures) help you enter the start-up scene? ... Through joining Ideahub in 2015 and doing its programmes, I was able to meet Nimrod who became a great mentor. He wasnt much of a rum drinker at the time, but he believed in the idea, and I was able to be introduced to a lot of people through him and the programme. I found one of the biggest things I gained from my time with Ideahub was at least learning where to look. Actually knowing what you dont know is one of the biggest things you can take out of programmes like that Tell us about Milton rum distillery Milton Rum started when I met one of my Business Partners. Basically what I wanted to do was start-up a distillery and a bar, and I had no idea about hospitality what-so-ever. Through networking I found the now current business partners, Azza and Harry, Its been a long process but god its been Fun. What sets us apart is our innovative streak, very few distilleries are operating with newer technologies and with an idea of wanting to push boundries and thats something we do on a regular basis. What were some of the biggest challenges you faced? People. Learning about people. When you leave uni you get all of the numbers. You get all of the theoretical knowledge about how things should be done but a lot of the time the theory only takes you about 30% of the way, to get the other 70% of the way you really have to get experience. The start-up journey has been fun, but its definitely a learning curve. What is your advice to upcoming entrepreneurs? Never give in. And have fun. Do something that you want to do. Dont do something for the money, because thats the wrong way to go about it. Its not a get rich quick scheme, its a 20-30 year endeavour, that if you sell out early thats awesome, but if its something you want to do, this will be your life. Make sure to check them out at Instagram: @miltonrumdistillery Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/miltonrumdistillery/ Website: https://miltonrumdistillery.com

14.01.2022 A big welcome back to uni to our UQIES members! We cant wait to bring you some awesome stuff this semester, so keep your eyes pealed In the meantime if you are wanting to get more involved in entrepreneurship programs in Semester 2, @UQVentures offers programs for all your interests, skill levels and disciplines! UQ Ventures currently have four programs open: Idea Hub Unlimited, LeadHers, Social Enterprise Explorers and Startup Academy ... Registrations are now open and will close Wednesday 5 August! More info & apply here www.ventures.uq.edu.au @UQVentures #UQVentures #entrepreneurshipatUQ

14.01.2022 Our girl Riannah is queen when it comes to navigating the startup scene . Her current venture is Rosewell, a sexual wellness company. How did UQIES help you launch? The UQIES tour of London, where we met founders with incredible stories of lean startup really pushed me to just start, and figure out the rest later.... Tell us more about the problem youre solving. The diversity of sexual experience is not well represented. In fact, 40% of females will encounter a sexual problem in their lifetime but less than 20% will seek further care. Rosewell is making sexual wellness accessible for everybody. Favourite thing about startups? Its incredible how many people are willing to help and support. It does take a village. You can follow Riannahs progress on Instagram at @Byrosewell #UQIESStartupSpotlight

14.01.2022 Internship Opportunity Ladies , are you interested in learning more about the startup world? Youre in luck because our friends at Startmate have just opened applications for their Fellowship Program internship positions. This program is for females hungry to enter the startup scene and women from all disciplines and backgrounds are encouraged to apply.... Learn more https://www.startmate.com.au/fellowship #womeninbusiness #startups #entrepreneurship #startmate #genderequality

14.01.2022 Proud to see so many of our student entrepreneurs featured by the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur today! Whether its using innovation to empower social change, disrupting the transport industry, designing ventilators for the COVID-19 frontline, or improving womens health and sexual wellness... were stoked to support them in their entrepreneurial journeys .

12.01.2022 Looking to intern over your summer break in entrepreneurship? Ventures Activate is a three-week, 25 Nov - 16 Dec, remote internship program where you will work as a team to deliver a business project for an Australian startup, business or social enterprise What can you expect from Ventures Activate? ... - gain hands-on startup and corporate innovation experience - develop entrepreneurial skills including problem-solving and collaboration - gain an understanding of the Australian startup ecosystem and corporate workplace - experience a startup culture - build your professional network and further your employability capabilities - receive a certification upon completion Register to the Information Session to learn more about the program. Join via Zoom, Tuesday 3 Nov from 1-2pm AEST http://bit.ly/VenturesActivateInfoSession Applications are now open and close 11 Nov. Limited places available. Details and apply www.ventures.uq.edu.au #UQVentures #entrepreneurshipatUQ

11.01.2022 This weeks #UQIESStartupSpotlight is Raun whos started his very own sustainable design house and fashion label, GreenSanity . Rauns been a familiar face around UQIES for a while having been club secretary in 2019 and has participated in several of our entrepreneurship programs, but this year hes set his sights on startup success . Tell us about GreenSanity ... Our main aim is to generate awareness about conscious consumerism, ethical fashion and sustainable fabrics such as Hemp, Nettle and Organic Cotton. Biggest challenge? Time. Finding time was definitely one of the biggest challenges for everyone in our startup. With everyone either working or studying full time, it was always hard to find time for the business. Another challenge faced by our team is thriving on limited resources. What do you love about the startup ecosystem? Startups, although tough and time consuming, are seen as a platform of enormous growth for both the business and the people running it. If executed correctly, startups can be hugely lucrative and take businesses to new heights. Moreover, one gets to experience unique opportunities and develop skill-sets in many functional areas of a business that cant be taught otherwise. Word of advice for upcoming entrepreneurs? If you have an idea that you think will work, try it out! You never know when an idea can turn out to be a game-changer. There will always be obstacles, but if you are determined and are with the right people, they can be and will be overcome. You can find out more about GreenSanity https://www.greensanity.com.au

11.01.2022 Come one come all! It would be great to see you all there and rewind the clocks together Tickets still available! Members: $30 Non-Members: $35... https://2020decadespubcrawl-event.getqpay.com/

11.01.2022 Do you remember our recent start-up spotlight Shimmy? Well they have a few opportunities available to join their founding team! Details below Want to join the founding team of an up and coming startup? What we do ... Shimmy is a rental marketplace that allows you to hire out your dust gathering goods, from old musical equipment, drones to surfboards. We aim to make scarcely used items more affordable while helping the environment. After launching our website two months ago we have over $30,000 worth of products on Shimmy. We are looking for We are looking to expand our founding team to include tech-minded and design orientated members. If you are passionate about entrepreneurship, technology and sustainability we would love to hear from you. Email: [email protected] Best of luck to all applicants!

10.01.2022 Back to Uni means bringing back our Start-Up Spotlight Series , Check out our first for Semester 2! UQIES alumni Ashley Baxter is top of the class when it comes to startup success . Since graduating in 2018, shes launched Monty Compost Co, a smart monitoring device that tracks and analyses your compost . We caught up with Ash to pick her brains on what it takes to get from ideation to a fully functioning biz .... Here are her top 3 recommendations for growing your startup . 1. Always be learning. Growing your startup means growing every part of it, whether its the team, the product development, the market or any one of the million other things there are. While you wont be doing every little thing yourself, you need to be on top of it all, which means constantly learning new skills. 2. Always be selling. You could have the best product-market fit out there but if people dont know about it, theres no way youll be growing your sales. Whether its sharing on your socials or chatting with the neighbours, you should always be making marketing a priority. 3. Always be planning. The life of a startup is long and youll never be able to predict exactly whats going to happen but to grow it successfully you need to plan for what might happen. Its never fun to think about the worst case scenario happening but if it does happen, being prepared means being able to overcome it. Thanks Ash! Were so proud to have been a part in your startup journey You can learn more at www.heymonty.com/.

09.01.2022 Applications to the Virtual Singapore and Shanghai Start-Up Adventures are now extended to next Wednesday (14th of October) Don't miss out on the chance to take part in a four-week remote, global learning experience, specialising in innovation and entrepreneurship More details and application Link is in the post below

09.01.2022 Attention all PhD & Postgrads!! Applications to the PhD & Postgrad Unlimited program are now open. This six-week program is designed to inspire and support UQ PhD & Postgrad students interested in entrepreneurship and innovation. Starts Wednesday 3 June from 4-6pm Details and register https://ventures.uq.edu.au/progr/phd-and-postgrad-unlimited #UQVentures #entrepreneurshipatuq

08.01.2022 Want to be part of the next wave of entrepreneurs at UQ!? Join our AGM tonight, 5pm kick off in Idea Hub! All members and new members welcome .

08.01.2022 Do you want to - learn core entrepreneurial skills and immerse yourself in UQs community of entrepreneurs? - join LeadHers, the first confidence-building incubator for women leaders at UQ? Both Idea Hub Unlimited and LeadHers programs close tomorrow, Wednesday 16 September at 5pm.... For details and to register : https://ventures.uq.edu.au/ @UQVentures #UQVentures #entrepreneurshipatUQ

07.01.2022 This weeks #UQIESStartupSpotlight is Josie who started a rental marketplace called Shimmy. Josie has been involved with UQIES and UQ Ventures, heading on the Tel Aviv adventure a couple years ago. She has now taken what she has learnt to begin her own start-up journey! Tell us briefly about your startup ... Shimmy is a rental marketplace that lets you lend or rent almost anything. You can earn money by lending out your dust gathering goods, from old musical equipment, drones to surfboards. While renting almost anything you need off the site, we even have a confetti cannon on Shimmy. There is no limit to what people have lying around, Shimmy can help offset the costs of ownership while helping the environment. How did UQIES inspire you to pursue a career in the startup scene UQIES gave me the opportunity to work with a tech startup amidst a rebranding in Tel Aviv. The whole experience inspired me to start my own business. Since then, UQIES has been so supportive, offering vital mentorship every step of the way. Biggest challenge you came across working in startups Tech is always a huge challenge, especially when you are in the bootstrapping phase. We are always looking for talented developers and designers. Sometimes recruiting feels like another job on top of Shimmy. What do you love about the startup ecosystem? I love how the startup ecosystem is unique in that it values what you learn from your failures, probably more than your success, because the learning curve really is so steep. Words of advice to upcoming entrepreneurs? Dont be afraid to fail, focus on what you can learn from it and adapt. Also, believe in yourself, thats the most important thing. We are also recruiting tech and marketing roles now if anyone would like to get in touch send their CV to [email protected] Follow Shimmys progress at @justshimmyit on instagram and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/justshimmyit

06.01.2022 ***INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY*** The Worlds Biggest Garage Sale is a Brisbane based start-up/scale-up "designing solutions to commercialise the circular economy through the activation of dormant goods for good". Using the circular principles of recycle, repurpose, reuse and re-commerce, they are maximising the value of goods already in the economy. Their goal is to divert goods heading to landfill, and by "drawing wealth from waste", they are investing back into local communit...ies. *** Details *** Website: https://worldsbiggestgaragesale.com.au/ WBGS has an internship opportunity available for someone with any of the skills listed in the first comment of this post. Above all, they are looking for someone with the right attitude to bring enthusiasm to the role and make it their own - with potential for pathways to employment. If you would like to experience working in a scaling start-up, please submit your application using the details below Deadline: 21st June 2020 Contact: Yas Grigaliunas Email (for submission): [email protected] Instructions: Please submit resume accompanied by a 60 second video explaining why you are the right fit for the internship Good Luck! - UQIES Team

05.01.2022 The team at UQIES has joined forces with UQ Ventures to bring you our first event post lockdown . The Virtual Hackathon: 2020 Vision, running from 10-31 July. Want a share in AUD$10,000 in cash prizes? Find out more below 2020 has been a whirlwind of natural disasters, health crisis and record high unemployment rates and we are all questioning how will the world recover? As innovators, we are tasked to create this change. We require our unlimited mindsets, to prepare... for the infinite possibilities of change. The good news, there are infinite solutions to be discovered. Tickets are AUD$10 per person and all ticket sales will be donated to UQs COVID-19 Research Fund. Full eligibility details and secure your tickets here : https://ventures.uq.edu.au/virtual-hackathon #UQVentures #entrepreneurshipatUQ

05.01.2022 Dont miss the unmissable event of the year! Within UQ Ventures, the ilab Accelerator sits at the top of the rocketship, acting as the springboard for startups towards the market and a successful journey. At the 2020 ilab accelerator pitch event, UQ Ventures will present the cutting-edge innovations of their latest cohort of startup entrepreneurs - from rockets to retail and health and wellbeing.... Dont miss the opportunity to see the future being made right here in Queensland. Register today to join the online event Tomorrow (Wednesday), 19 August. More info and secure your (free) ticket: https://ventures.uq.edu.au/pitch-night or through the event below #ilab2020 #UQVentures #Entrepreneurship

04.01.2022 Meet this weeks #UQIESStartupSpotlight, AirShare a flight experience marketplace . This crew make scenic flights accessible and affordable through ridesharing . Biggest challenge? Finding something to make that would be genuinely useful. We spent almost a year twiddling our thumbs trying to create a whizz-bang platform for a cool idea that nobody wanted.... What do you love about the startup ecosystem? The abundance of opportunity floating around the startup ecosystem is pretty exciting. If you get out there you can crowbar your way into some spicy projects with impressive people. Theres also a heap of support out there - whether it be accelerators, startup weekends, co-working spaces etc. Words of advice to upcoming entrepreneurs Focus on finding problems - not conjuring ideas. Business is about solving problems and only that. Before building abc or learning xyz, look for critical problems and learn the skills you need to service them. Its efficient and you can cover a lot of ground in a short amount of time when youre not wasting time on fluff. Absolute sky high legends! Thanks for your sharing your journey and words of wisdom

04.01.2022 So 2020 isnt going as planned, but our passion for delivering the latest on all things startups hasnt changed . The team have been busy checking in on our members, partners and alumni to shine a spotlight on the wonderful things our startup community is up to. To kick things off, meet our very own UQIES Media Team Prithvi and Fardeen from dot. media ... Tell us briefly about your startup. Dot Media is a boutique content creation startup that aims to give businesses and influencers the tools to grow their online presence. How did UQIES help you to pursue your idea? UQIES was the launchpad from where we had access to resources, mentors, and tools to help us manage our own startup and meet like-minded people! What would you recommend to someone interested in starting their own biz? For any student who wants to pursue their own start-up, our advice is: Do it now! Especially if you are a uni student, this is best time to try new things and turn your ideas into reality. Keep up the incredible work boys! Were big fans You can find out more about Dot Media via their socials: Instagram @dot.media_ Facebook @dot.media.ptr Website launching soon! #UQIESStartupSpotlight

04.01.2022 This week our start-up spotlight is another amazing UQ Alumnae, Samira da Tollo with Elbaite! Elbaite is Australias safest cryptocurrency exchange. Meeting the demands of Australian traders who seek security, safety, and control of their assets. It was cofounded by Samira and her older brother Mortaza Tollo. Together they have successfully completed two rounds of capital investment. Hear more about what Samira has to say about her journey below Biggest challenge you came... across working in startups? Creating a startup that is involved in two highly regulated industries like the fintech and cryptocurrency industry meant that on day one there were massive roadblocks to overcome. Navigating through AUSTRAC registration, creating AML/CTF policies and creating solid relationships with Australian banks were overcome with the help and guidance of mentors and our executive board members. How has covid-19 affected your start-up journey? Elbaite is based in Melbourne, so the whole team is experiencing stage 4 lockdown. Start-ups are mostly associated with networking events, co working spaces. But with this pandemic all those normalcies had to be stopped. Now its all back from working from the garage (home); forcibly replicating the beginning journeys of famous entrepreneurs. Specifically, for us, we have converted all our normal activities to online. Which includes pitching for our next funding round online, and all networking events are zoom events. It has also highlighted the importance of having an online presence, which has been our focus during this lockdown. Amidst this lockdown we have continued to grow our business and even onboarded our newest business partners with the introduction of the gold backed cryptocurrency, AUS token. What do you love about the startup ecosystem? Its more than just a job, its a lifestyle. A startup experience is hard to replicate when compared to other work environments. There are fewer barriers for your work to have effect. This is both exciting and daunting. Words of advice to upcoming entrepreneurs? The start-up journey is a long one, so make sure you learn to enjoy all the challenges and the opportunities that come with it. Building a reputable self-brand is really important as it can accelerate the potential conversations you have with potential business partners and investors. You can do this by being vocal on LinkedIn, be your own cheerleader and celebrate your wins and learnings in a thought leadership way. . Thanks for reading about my journey, here is a $5 voucher to use on Elbaite! https://www.elbaite.io/r/7ZLRDZ Keep up to date with Elbaite on; Website: https://www.elbaite.io/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elbaite.io Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elbaite.io/?hl=en

03.01.2022 Theres 24 hours left to get your ticket to our launch party tomorrow night! After midday on Thursday, the site will be closed for demolition and trespassers will be prosecuted. Click the link in the event bio to secure your white card!

03.01.2022 Hey Everyone, The team at UQIES wanted to update you all about our response to the recent measures announced by both the Government and the University of Queensland in regards to COVID-19. Moving forward for semester 1, UQIES wants to ensure, as always, the health and safety of our community. As you may have seen our Decades Pub-crawl has been postponed due to these precautions, and now our upcoming workshop series and other events will follow suit due to their locations bei...ng on campus and UQs move to online learning. We will be following developments closely. Our prerogative, as always, is to bring you all amazing social, networking and educational events/ opportunities. We will be working hard to continue to do this, in whatever way we can, under the new guidelines. As well as making sure we have stuff in the works for when we return to business as usual. Until then, we encourage everyone to make sure they are following the guidelines set by UQ and Queensland health in regards to COVID-19 and dont hesitate to reach out to us if you have any concerns. Watch this space for some new things coming to our online platforms and socials. Even if we are practising social distancing we want our community to stay as connected as ever! Remember to join the UQIES Discussion group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/uqidea/) and follow all our socials and we will make sure we keep you updated with everything UQIES! Stay safe and healthy! UQIES

01.01.2022 Entrepreneurship programs at UQ are now fully integrated online! Make the most of these challenging times by upskilling and gaining the mindset to innovate like an entrepreneur. Throughout the six-week Autumn Unlimited program, youll be inspired, learn core entrepreneurial skills and immerse yourself in UQs community of entrepreneurs. Starts Wednesday 22 April from 5-7.30pm on Zoom Registrations are now open and will close Wednesday 15 April More info & apply: www.ventur...es.uq.edu.au @UQVentures #UQVentures #entrepreneurshipatUQ See more

01.01.2022 INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY We have an exciting marketing internship opportunity from Monty Compost Co, read on to see their role brief and requirements Monty Compost Co is a Brisbane-based start-up, founded in early 2019. Were dedicated to making the world sustainable and circular using the power of compost. Yeah, yeah, we know it doesnt have the best rep but recycling all our organic waste into natural fertiliser through composting could offset over 5% of total global emi...ssions! We believe technology can get everyone doing it so we developed Monty, an IoT compost monitoring device that tracks and analyses your composting for custom management insights. These are sent through our app, which also offer heaps of other cool compost features. The Role ; Are you super keen on sustainability, startups and social media marketing? Do you want to gain valuable experience, expand your portfolio, build your professional network and learn real-world skills? Well then, youre in the right place. Were offering a role within our company as a marketing intern where you will be responsible for general management of social media accounts, content creation, collaborative strategy development and market research and analysis. As youll be working with a small, diverse team in an early-stage startup, soft skills are absolutely critical. You must excel at working with others, providing concise status updates, coming up with creative ideas and making key decisions. This role has the potential to continue to a full-time, permanent position within the company. Apply If You are; - currently enrolled in a relevant under or post graduate program, - familiar with marketing and social media management methodologies, - diligent with documentation and research, and - up-to-date with the latest marketing trends For further requirements, details and information on how to apply go to https://drive.google.com//1POK-K4YjsFwzpNQ9-j9sHER0U/view Applications due September 17th, 5pm