Sameer Babbar

Accelerator: https://www.startmate.com/accelerator/program First Believers: https://www.startmate.com/first-believers/program We back the most ambitious founders in ANZ 🚀 From founders who are pre-revenue to scaling globally, Startmate is the epicentre of startup ambition. We run programs for founders, operators and investors, fuelled by a community that believes big. You bring the ambition. We’ll bring the jet fuel ✈️

Since 1970, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has set the standard of global excellence for professional communicators. IABC Victoria is the world’s largest IABC chapter outside North America. Through our active program of thought leadership, events, certification and awards, IABC Victoria can offer you professional development, connection to your local and global peers and global recognition that will set you apart from the rest. If you’d like to know more about how IABC Victoria can help develop, connect and recognise the excellent work you do, please visit our Benefits page or contact us at info@iabcvic.com.au.

Accelerator: https://www.startmate.com/accelerator/program First Believers: https://www.startmate.com/first-believers/program We back the most ambitious founders in ANZ 🚀 From founders who are pre-revenue to scaling globally, Startmate is the epicentre of startup ambition. We run programs for founders, operators and investors, fuelled by a community that believes big. You bring the ambition. We’ll bring the jet fuel ✈️

At Startupbootcamp, we supercharge startup growth – providing capital, world-class mentorship, and direct access to investors, corporate partners, and industry experts. 🚀 1,700+ startups backed: $2B+ raised, 75% still scaling 🌍 30+ innovation ecosystems under management 100+ events per year | 150+ accelerators in 15+ countries Our mission: Accelerate 100,000 impact-driven startups in the next decade – shaping the future and driving real change toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Beyond accelerators, we empower businesses and governments to create, scale, and manage innovation ecosystems – from long-term innovation strategies to disruptive business models and breakthrough product innovations. We build the infrastructure that connects startups, corporates, and investors to turn innovation into real impact. ⚡ Join the Startupbootcamp ecosystem & shape the future. More information: www.startupbootcamp.org

Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

Since 1970, the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) has set the standard of global excellence for professional communicators. IABC Victoria is the world’s largest IABC chapter outside North America. Through our active program of thought leadership, events, certification and awards, IABC Victoria can offer you professional development, connection to your local and global peers and global recognition that will set you apart from the rest. If you’d like to know more about how IABC Victoria can help develop, connect and recognise the excellent work you do, please visit our Benefits page or contact us at info@iabcvic.com.au.

The Founder Institute is the World’s Largest AI-Native Company Builder, where ambitious professionals, solo founders, and first-time entrepreneurs go to turn ideas into funded, AI-powered startups. Since 2009, our structured methodology, global mentor network, and platform have helped over 8,900 founders across 100+ countries raise more than $2BN in funding. Whether you’re an employee ready to make the leap, a solo founder with a big idea, or a first-time entrepreneur looking for direction, we provide the AI toolkit, structured sprints, expert feedback, and investor network to take you from Zero to Founder, faster and cheaper than ever before. And when you’re ready, our venture fund Founder Capital and global investor network are there to write your first check.