Australia is a nation of innovators, but how do we compare and compete with other countries in the global economy? Join us for the launch of the "Tech Scaleup Australia 2023 Report” by global experts MTB. Exploring the findings, the Panel will discuss the state of innovation in Australia, the challenges and opportunities it faces, and the best practices and lessons learned from its innovation journey. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a policymaker or just curious to find out more, this panel discussion will inspire you to think creatively and critically about the future of innovation.

Join us for a private screening of 'Founder', a new series available on Prime Video that takes viewers behind the scenes of some of Australia's most successful tech startups, including Canva, SafetyCulture, Finder and Brighte. At this event, you'll have the opportunity to hear from Luke Anear, founder and CEO of SafetyCulture and also the executive producer of the series, who will share how he became one of Australia's leading entrepreneurs and find out how he grew SafetyCulture into a $2.7 billion valuation. You'll also have the opportunity to ask Luke questions, learn about his journey and find out why he has created a TV series to showcase the determination and grit it takes to be a founder. #AWSInnovation

Mythology is usually associated with ancient civilisations, religious groups and footy clubs. But, in many ways there is a mythology that develops around any community of like minded, passionate people. A startup ecosystem is no exception. There are stories about gods and heroes in the form of legendary founders and their plights and victories. Often founders are considered heroes who triumph over adversity into great success. There are shared beliefs about how we define success, and a sense of shared identity. But to what extent do these beliefs reflect reality? What aspects of the mythology created in the relatively short history of Australian startup culture help us thrive, and which beliefs hinder us from triumphing and achieving success? Our panellists will provide their perspectives on questions such as: - What’s unique about Australian startup culture that we should be proud of? - How does the current ‘mythology’ have a negative influence on the ecosystem? - Is there too much positive bias towards founders who come from successful Aussie startups (e.g. Canva/ Atlassian)? - What barriers exist for founders coming from non-traditional backgrounds and how can we remove these? - Are we growing startups that align with our strengths & what the Australian economy needs?