Join us at Founder’s Lunch, where you’ll have the chance to hear from one of our community’s founders and make valuable connections. During the lunch we will discuss how the founder achieved success, key tips and tricks for running a successful business, and what lessons can be learned from their experience. Afterwards, there will be ample time for networking with other entrepreneurs who share your passion for success. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to learn, connect, and grow!

Attire: Dressy Casual

Catering:

• Your choice of lunch special (chosen at checkout)
• House special drink included

FEATURED FOUNDER: Check back soon for a profile on our featured founder!

Join us for our 9 March 2023 DONE Day. Our topic for the day is ACCOUNTS.

Our host and mentor is Helena Austin from RelyHQ.

Helena is a registered Bookkeeper, BAS & ASIC Agent plus a company director of her two companies.

She has always had a passion for helping people, business, innovation and having a scalable impact.

Over her first 20 years in business she learnt all the crazy things about cashflow, profits, employees and most importantly relationships with customers.

Over this past 40 years in the workforce, she now has a really specific skill set. Her customers and partners align along the same pathway of value’s. This way they all enjoy lifelong, sustainable success together in today’s new digital world.

Connect with Helena on LinkedIn

What is DONE DAY?

DONE DAY is a workshop style with in person mentoring session where we all ACTUALLY put our foot forward in our business in real time.

If you need support or mentoring on the day, our amazing mentors are there to support you with what YOU need for YOUR business.

Why participate?

Maybe you are ‘sweating the small stuff’ but not actually getting ANYTHING done (are you putting up your hand?).

Every month will be a different workshop with a topic for that month. Come to one or come to all of them – we would love to see you.

Who else will be there?

As well as working individually or with our mentor, you have the option to use the power of the group to have short sessions for some brainstorming and co-creation with fellow business owners.

Get some new perspectives, maybe a new idea but most importantly, make some new connections.

How does DONE DAY work?

We start at 10:00am with a workshop style session from our awesome mentor.

After that, you will get time to work on your tasks from the workshop.

Our mentor is there to help you with any support that you need to get some work done.

Someone else will do the time keeping and help keep you accountable to your tasks for the day.

We even provide suggestions of music (engineered by neuro-scientists to maximise your focus)

Take what you learn from the workshop and use these practices to help you GROW your business.

We will finish at 4:00pm.

FAQs

What time do we start and finish?

We start at 10:00am and will finish at 4:00pm

Do I need to bring a drink?

Coffee and tea will be provided and you are welcome to bring your own drinks (and snacks, of course!)

What do I need to bring?

• An open mind to learn something new
• Your work tools (eg a laptop)
• Headphones for music to help keep you focussed (optional for when our mentor is not delivering the workshop!)
• Snacks and a water bottle to keep you energised (optional)

Location: SALTERA TRAINING – Marina Mirage Shop TO37 74, Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217

Sponsored by Gold Coast Angels >>> https://gcangels.com.au/

Location: SALTERA TRAINING Marina Mirage Shop TO37 74, Seaworld Dr, Main Beach QLD 4217

Our topic of the day is: Pitching

Whether you already have a pitch deck you’re looking to touch up or you’re starting from scratch, this DONE DAY workshop will give you all of the tools you need to be PITCH READY by the end of the day!

Nearing the end of the session, you will also get a chance to practice your pitch with all of the other attendees as your audience. You’ve got 3 minutes – are you ready?

Key Mentor: Sharon Hunneybell

Key mentor Sharon Hunneybell joins us from Gold Coast Angels. Sharon has a wealth of experience growing startups, both as a founder and as a mentor, and now as an investor, she knows exactly what investors will be looking for.

What is DONE DAY?

DONE DAY is the best workshop you’ll ever attend. Along with support from our mentors, we will be putting aside every day distractions and getting things DONE – together!

Instead of just listening along, you will be working on what YOU need for YOUR business.

How does DONE DAY work?

We start at 10:00am with an introduction and a workshop style session from our awesome mentor.

Then, we turn our phones and notifications off, and create a list of tasks we want to get done that day.

After that, you will get time to work on your tasks from the workshop in short (20 minute) ‘sprints’.

During these sprints, you can book time with the mentor to help you with you on your to-do list.

A team member will do the time keeping and help keep you accountable to your tasks for the day.

Take what you learn from the workshop and use these practices to help you GROW your business.

We will begin wrapping up at 3:30 and finish at 4:00pm.

FAQs

What time do we start and finish?

We start right at 10:00am and will finish at 4:00pm

Do I have to stay for the whole event?

Please arrive on time for introductions, however you may leave a bit early if you have other obligations.

Do I need to bring a drink?

Coffee and tea will be provided, and you are welcome to bring your own drinks (and snacks, of course!).

What do I need to bring?

• Your work tools (laptop, notepads, etc)
• An open mind to learn something new
• Headphones for music to help keep you focussed (optional)
• Snacks and a water bottle to keep you energised (optional)

Once a month we invite our Members, Mentors, and Partners to shutdown their laptops, turn off their phones and take time out to meet and mingle in a very social gathering with the GC HUB team and wider startup community on the Gold Coast.

Let’s get to know each other on a deeper level, connect, and share some laughs and good conversation.

Proudly Sponsored by Gold Coast Innovation Hub, Coralus and Secret SisinBiz Society

A proactive female founders club, uniting Gold Coast’s boss ladies, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and CEOs

Join us for our special Valentine’s Day edition because you don’t have to be in a relationship to share the love when you have a group of special ladies in your life ❤️❤️❤️

Our last brunch SOLD OUT in record time!!! Be quick to register for your tickets so you don’t miss out on being one of the amazing female founders coming together for this new era of business exchange.

Together we share our stories, strengthen our networks, create opportunities for investment, nurture innovative ideas and give rise to new and exciting collaborations.

Be inspired by our invited #FEMALEFOUNDER guest speaker 🤩🤩 plus, everyone goes into the draw to win one of our famously donated female founder prizes 🎁

Make sure you brush up on your elevator pitch, opportunities are limitless and your next collaboration could be sitting right beside you! 

GIFT BAGS 🛍 Our physical gift bags are back, it’s a cool way for our guests and speakers to promote their business.

We love sharing…

gift vouchers //membership offers //coupon codes //discounted event or workshop tickets.

WHY NOT CREATE A SPECIAL VALENTINES PROMOTION TO DRIVE YOUR SALES 💃🏻💃🏻

Attire: Dressy Casual 

Catering:

• Delicious alternate drop breakfast.
• A glass of bubbles on arrival
• Tea or Coffee

Special Guest Presentation: Advance Queensland will be sharing information about the new female founder’s program and the Co-investment fund piloting in 2023!

START-UP FOUNDER STORY: Melissa Gerritsen Founder vybity & the Soul Hotline

Melissa has spent the last 20 years as a business and local government consultant in community based projects, business startups and scaleups in the fields of educational, personal and professional development, online courses, and consumer products.

At the core of all Melissa’s business and government projects is a key focus on people and their predictable and consistent reactions and responses. As a qualified Human Behaviour specialist, Melissa integrates behavioural science and energy for holistic healing and wholeness. This approach helps to unpack the core traumas, triggers and inner healing for both the individual and business consciousness itself to allow the true essence to shine. Rather than coaching to “be more”, “learn more”, “do more”, Melissa assists clients to unlearn the conditioning, limiting beliefs and perceived blocks to remember who we really are.

Her wealth of knowledge on intimacy, relationships, and energy has led to her niche in matchmaking, love and deep conscious connections based on heart-brain coherence. As the startup founder of vybity (pronounced vibe – er – ty), Melissa has ventured into the online dating app space to create a whole new safe online space for true authentic relationships.

You can connect with Melissa here: wevibe@vybity.com

February 2023 topic is Digital Marketing

Sponsored by Digital Junkies >>> visit the website for Digital Marketing Gold Coast

Key Mentors: Joe Brown and Nathaniel Bedford

What is DONE DAY?

DONE DAY is a workshop style with in person mentoring session where we all ACTUALLY put our foot forward in our business in real time.

If you need support or mentoring on the day, our amazing mentors are there to support you with what YOU need for YOUR business.

Why participate?

Maybe you are ‘sweating the small stuff’ but not actually getting ANYTHING done (are you putting up your hand?).

Every month will be a different workshop with a topic for that month. Come to one or come to all of them – we would love to see you.

Who else will be there?

As well as working individually or with our mentor, you have the option to use the power of the group to have short sessions for some brainstorming and co-creation with fellow business owners.

Get some new perspectives, maybe a new idea but most importantly, make some new connections.

How does DONE DAY work?

We start at 10:00am with a workshop style session from our awesome mentor.

After that, you will get time to work on your tasks from the workshop.

Our mentor is there to help you with any support that you need to get some work done.

Someone else will do the time keeping and help keep you accountable to your tasks for the day.

We even provide suggestions of music (engineered by neuro-scientists to maximise your focus)

Take what you learn from the workshop and use these practices to help you GROW your business.

We will finish at 4:00pm.

FAQs

What time do we start and finish?

We start at 10:00am and will finish at 4:00pm

Do I need to bring a drink?

Coffee and tea will be provided and you are welcome to bring your own drinks (and snacks, of course!)

What do I need to bring?

• An open mind to learn something new
• Your work tools (eg a laptop)
• Headphones for music to help keep you focussed (optional for when our mentor is not delivering the workshop!)
• Snacks and a water bottle to keep you energised (optional)

January 2023 topic is WEBSITES hosted by Dani Gallery as Key Mentor 

Sponsored by Global Startup Studio

If you haven’t met Dani, she’s part of Team GC Hub and she helps run the show! She’s a power packed woman with a heart of gold who has many skills including helping you to create awesome and SEO friendly content for your websites. When she’s not working, you will find her creating awesome artwork or finding Pokemon Loungefly bags to add to her collection!

If you have questions about your website and/or need to work on your website, then this DONE DAY is for you! Grab your ticket now – Dani will see you there.

What is DONE DAY?

DONE DAY is a workshop style with in person mentoring session where we all ACTUALLY put our foot forward in our business in real time.

If you need support or mentoring on the day, our amazing mentors are there to support you with what YOU need for YOUR business.

Why participate?

Maybe you are ‘sweating the small stuff’ but not actually getting ANYTHING done (are you putting up your hand?).

Every month will be a different workshop with a topic for that month. Come to one or come to all of them – we would love to see you.

Who else will be there?

As well as working individually or with our mentor, you have the option to use the power of the group to have short sessions for some brainstorming and co-creation with fellow business owners.

Get some new perspectives, maybe a new idea but most importantly, make some new connections.

How does DONE DAY work?

We start at 10:00am with a workshop style session from our awesome mentor.

After that, you will get time to work on your tasks from the workshop.

Our mentor is there to help you with any support that you need to get some work done.

Someone else will do the time keeping and help keep you accountable to your tasks for the day.

We even provide suggestions of music (engineered by neuro-scientists to maximise your focus)

Take what you learn from the workshop and use these practices to help you GROW your business.

We will finish at 4:00pm.

FAQs

What time do we start and finish?

We start at 10:00am and will finish at 4:00pm

Do I need to bring a drink?

Coffee and tea will be provided and you are welcome to bring your own drinks (and snacks, of course!)

What do I need to bring?

• An open mind to learn something new
• Your work tools (eg a laptop)
• Headphones for music to help keep you focussed (optional for when our mentor is not delivering the workshop!)
• Snacks and a water bottle to keep you energised (optional)

Once a month we invite our Members, Mentors, and Partners to shutdown their laptops, turn off their phones and take time out to meet and mingle in a very social gathering with the GC HUB team and wider startup community on the Gold Coast.

Let’s get to know each other on a deeper level, connect, and share some laughs and good conversation.

Join us for an incredible opportunity to enhance and grow your Communication and Leadership skills in a supportive encouraging learning environment with Toastmasters at Gold Coast TechSpace!

As a business owner speaking skills are a must have. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to effectively formulate and convey your ideas, you open a world of possibilities. You will be more persuasive and confident whether speaking with your colleagues, your community or your family.

Leadership is the art of understanding the needs of others and guiding them to achieve common goals. To do so, you need to communicate effectively and inspire people to work as a team. Toastmasters can help you do both. Learn leadership theories and put them into practice with the GC Hub club so that you can, in turn, apply them to everyday situations.

Join us for an incredible opportunity to enhance and grow your Communication and Leadership skills in a supportive encouraging learning environment with Toastmasters at Gold Coast TechSpace!

As a business owner speaking skills are a must have. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to effectively formulate and convey your ideas, you open a world of possibilities. You will be more persuasive and confident whether speaking with your colleagues, your community or your family.

Leadership is the art of understanding the needs of others and guiding them to achieve common goals. To do so, you need to communicate effectively and inspire people to work as a team. Toastmasters can help you do both. Learn leadership theories and put them into practice with the GC Hub club so that you can, in turn, apply them to everyday situations.

Join us for an incredible opportunity to enhance and grow your Communication and Leadership skills in a supportive encouraging learning environment with Toastmasters at Gold Coast TechSpace!

As a business owner speaking skills are a must have. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to effectively formulate and convey your ideas, you open a world of possibilities. You will be more persuasive and confident whether speaking with your colleagues, your community or your family.

Leadership is the art of understanding the needs of others and guiding them to achieve common goals. To do so, you need to communicate effectively and inspire people to work as a team. Toastmasters can help you do both. Learn leadership theories and put them into practice with the GC Hub club so that you can, in turn, apply them to everyday situations.

Join us for an incredible opportunity to enhance and grow your Communication and Leadership skills in a supportive encouraging learning environment with Toastmasters at Gold Coast TechSpace!

As a business owner speaking skills are a must have. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to effectively formulate and convey your ideas, you open a world of possibilities. You will be more persuasive and confident whether speaking with your colleagues, your community or your family.

Leadership is the art of understanding the needs of others and guiding them to achieve common goals. To do so, you need to communicate effectively and inspire people to work as a team. Toastmasters can help you do both. Learn leadership theories and put them into practice with the GC Hub club so that you can, in turn, apply them to everyday situations.

Join us for an incredible opportunity to enhance and grow your Communication and Leadership skills in a supportive encouraging learning environment with Toastmasters at Gold Coast TechSpace!

As a business owner speaking skills are a must have. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to effectively formulate and convey your ideas, you open a world of possibilities. You will be more persuasive and confident whether speaking with your colleagues, your community or your family.

Leadership is the art of understanding the needs of others and guiding them to achieve common goals. To do so, you need to communicate effectively and inspire people to work as a team. Toastmasters can help you do both. Learn leadership theories and put them into practice with the GC Hub club so that you can, in turn, apply them to everyday situations.

What is it?
DONE is a facilitated day of work sprints spent 100% focussed on getting your priorities done with zero distractions. All you need to do is bring your enthusiasm and your to-do list, and then we will keep you motivated and focussed on getting it done. If you know the acronyms, it’s all about GSD by JFDI.

Why participate?
You are probably very busy, possibly even getting a lot done, but yet you may be left feeling like you never get time for the most important things. Or maybe you’ve got a backlog of small unfinished. Or maybe you have a big piece of project work that really needs an entire day of focussed work. Or maybe you just want to do some planning and develop a strategy. Or maybe you need time for writing or content creation, or finalising that grant application, or catching up on book work.

How it works:
Each participant brings their own “To Do” list for the day and works through them in a series of short, focussed sprints.

Our facilitator does all the time keeping and keeps you accountable to your tasks for the day.

The morning starts at 08:30 with an optional training session where we share with participants some productivity techniques and tools as well as giving you time to work on your to-do lists for the day.

Then at 09:00 we commence the actual focussed work sprints. You can take all these learnings back into your everyday work practices to improve your normal levels of productivity.

As well as working individually, you have the option to use the power of the group to have short sessions for some brainstorming and co-creation with fellow participants.

It’s a great way to gain some fresh perspectives, new ideas, and new connections.

Done Day is the brainchild of the amazing people at Tribe Global

Join us for an incredible opportunity to enhance and grow your Communication and Leadership skills in a supportive encouraging learning environment with Toastmasters at Gold Coast TechSpace!

As a business owner speaking skills are a must have. Toastmasters will give you the skills and confidence you need to effectively express yourself in any situation. By learning to effectively formulate and convey your ideas, you open a world of possibilities. You will be more persuasive and confident whether speaking with your colleagues, your community or your family.

Leadership is the art of understanding the needs of others and guiding them to achieve common goals. To do so, you need to communicate effectively and inspire people to work as a team. Toastmasters can help you do both. Learn leadership theories and put them into practice with the GC Hub club so that you can, in turn, apply them to everyday situations.