Unicorns Legacy and The BillionDollar Boom Inside Australia’s Venture Revolution

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In this episode, we’re thrilled to bring you an inspiring panel discussion from The Billion Dollar Series by Beyond The Billion, in partnership with Dell Technologies. • On this global tour to fuel women-led innovation, we dive into Australia’s rapidly evolving venture landscape with some of the country’s top industry leaders. Featuring Carol Schwartz, Director of Trawalla Group; Alex Schuman, CEO of Carla Zampatti; Kristy Chong, Founder of Modibodi; and Rick Baker, Co-Founder of Blackbird VC — this powerhouse panel explores why the coming decade could be a game-changer for venture in Australia. • We cover why investing in women-led businesses is both smart and strategic, and how Australia’s unique mix of patience and passion is powering some of the most exciting opportunities in venture capital today. Tune in for insights that could inspire your own #BillionDollarMoves! • TIMESTAMPS/KEY TAKEAWAYS • 00:00 - Intro • 02:59 - Rick Baker: Growth of the Australian venture industry over the last 12-13 years; the ongoing challenges in funding women entrepreneurs • 07:00 - Carol Schwartz: Opportunities for female entrepreneurs within family offices • 11:00 - Kristy Chong: Evolution from founder to investor • 15:11 - Challenges face by female founders in scaling businesses • 18:22 - Alex Schuman: Reestablishing the business based on their mother’s legacy with her sisters • 21:29 - Challenges in scaling a vertically integrated business in Australia • 23:39 - Diversity criticism against Blackbird and the VC ecosystem; The “Kiki incident” and commitment to improved diversity • 32:56 - Shift from personal direct investments to seeking women-managed funds • 39:39 - Track record issues for women leaving large VC firms; achieving significant portfolio support for female founders • 43:15 - Gender bias in the venture ecosystem; maintain perseverance admidst the hardship. • 48:41 - Government’s role in supporting diversity and entrepreneurship • 54:09 - Industry bias and potential within aged care • 57:12 - Gender investment gaps and how female founders could persevere; industry-wide programs: Giants, Foundry, and positive trends in female-led companies • 1:01:15 - Key takeaways • - • 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 is THE show for the audacious next-gen leaders. • Unfiltered. Personal. Inspirational. • Tune in to learn from world's foremost funders and founders, and their unicorn journey in the dynamic world of venture and business. From underestimated to iconic, YOU too, can make #billiondollarmoves — in venture, in business, in life. • PODCAST INFO: • Podcast website: https://billiondollarmoves.com • Watch on Youtube: https://tinyurl.com/sarahchenglobal • Join the community: https://sarah-chen.ck.page/billiondol... • FOLLOW SARAH: • / sarahchenglobal • / sarahchenglobal • / sarahchenglobal

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