A Deep Dive into the UNSW Founders Program - one of the most acclaimed accelerator in Australia.
Community is everything! If you are a founder trying to reinvent the wheel, you are going to have a hard time but if you can find the right community for where you are in your journey, it is a fast track for your start-up.
A fast track in motivation, in network, in knowledge and know how and in funding access.
In this episode of 'Multiple Hats,' we take a deep dive on the entrepreneurship ecosystem in Australia with Dina Titkova, UNSW program managers who overview a range of programs at the University of New South Whales (UNSW).
Dina Tiktova shares insights into the comprehensive entrepreneurship ecosystem at UNSW and on the various programs from ideation to global scaling, including accelerators such as Founders 10X and Health 10X, and supportive events like the Peter Farrell Cup.
We talk about the importance of strategic partnerships, systemic challenges in the startup landscape, and the essential characteristics of resilient entrepreneurs.
Real-life examples, pivot stories, founders archetype, Listen up about UNSW programs and how these can foster innovation and prepares founders to tackle industry-specific challenges.
And hold your breath for UNSW alumni interviews like Dr. Dorsa Rad CellSync Biosciences), Dr. Sarah Crowe (OOXI), Alinta Furnell (Synbiote).
Don’t wait any further and engage with the community!
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00:00 Introduction to Multiple Hats
01:42 Meet Dina Tiktova: UNSW Founder Program Manager
02:59 UNSW Founders Program Overview
04:06 Supporting Startups: From Ideation to Global Scaling
07:55 Success Stories: From Space Tech to Health Innovations
11:38 Dina's Journey: From Engineering to Bioentrepreneurship
13:21 Comparing Startup Ecosystems: Sweden vs. Australia
17:34 The Role of Accelerators and Incubators
22:40 Becoming a Founder: From Idea to MVP
26:52 Strategic Partnerships in Health Tech
32:13 Investor Myths and Barriers in Australia
34:00 Direct Investments and Syndicates
36:36 Accelerator Program Structure and Support
38:50 Navigating the Remote Era
42:47 Founder Archetypes and Mindset Shifts
47:38 Pivoting and Learning from Failure
52:22 Collaboration and Systemic Barriers
57:40 Increasing Diversity in Startups
59:59 Conclusion and Future Episodes
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