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SUMMARY:A Taste of the Shark Tank
DESCRIPTION:A Taste of the Shark Tank with Hunter Angels\, in partnership with The Hunter Innovation Festival \nAbout the Event \nGet ready for a dynamic and collaborative pitch showcase\, where innovative minds come together to shape the future! As part of the Innovation Festival\, Hunter Angels invites you to experience a showcase inspired by the spirit of Shark Tank\, but with a unique emphasis on collaboration and community-building. \nWhy Attend? \n\nWitness Innovation in Action: See firsthand how ground breaking ideas are brought to life through the Hunter Angels pitch process.\nCollaborative Entrepreneurship: Our showcase fosters an environment of teamwork and shared vision\, where entrepreneurs and investors work together to create success stories.\nConnect with Visionaries: Network with fellow innovators\, seasoned investors\, and industry leaders who share a passion for driving change and progress.\nBe Inspired: Gain insights from success stories\, learn from challenges\, and leave with a renewed sense of purpose and motivation.\n\nEvent Details \nDate: October 18\, 2023 \nTime: 5:00pm to 8:30pm \nVenue: Q Building\, 16B Honeysuckle Drive\, Newcastle \nTicket includes light refreshments \n  \nRegister Now \nDon’t miss out on this opportunity to be a part of a transformative event that celebrates innovation\, collaboration\, and entrepreneurship. \nClick here to purchase your ticket. \nAbout Hunter Angels \nHunter Angels is an angel investing group committed to identifying and investing in innovative\, early-stage companies with the potential for high growth in the Hunter region and adjoining areas. \nWe prioritise companies with a clear path to monetisation and are led by a diverse team. We also look for founders with a strong vision and the ability to execute on that vision. Our goal is to support and invest in these companies to help them achieve their full potential. \nIn addition to providing funding and support to early-stage companies\, we also believe in the importance of mentorship and guidance for entrepreneurs. Our members are experienced investors and professionals and will work closely with the companies we invest in to provide valuable insights and advice and to help them navigate the challenges of growing a business. \n 
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LOCATION:Q Building\, 16B Honeysuckle Drive\, Newcastle\, NSW\, 2300\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Hunter Circular presents International Insights for a Circular Hunter
DESCRIPTION:An inspiring and insightful event where leaders in the Australian Circular Economy space come together to share their learnings after attending the World Circular Economy Forum 2023. This exciting gathering will feature speakers; Nicole Garafano (Planet Ark’s ACE Hub)\, Eloise Lobsey (Hunter Joint Organisation)\, and Annie Jiang (Go Circular)\, who have explored innovative circular economy solutions on an international scale. We will also be launching an innovative online platform for circular economy in the Hunter and showcasing local circular initiatives through interactive stalls. \nTicket includes: attendance\, drink upon arrival and canapes. \n  \nAnnie Jiang \nAnnie Jiang is CEO of Go Circular\, a strategic advisory organisation focusing on circular economy and sustainability. Go Circular delivers the values and benefits of circular economics and long-term sustainability to businesses\, communities\, governments and knowledge institutions. \nAnnie brings international expertise and insight in a range of industries that enable her to relate commercial drivers to circular economics. \nAnnie has been working with a broad spectrum of businesses through their project in sustainability and circular economy- from small café owners\, state and local government departments to large multinational companies. \nAnnie holds number of Non-Executive Director roles and has Bachelor of Business\, Master of HR Management\, Graduate of Environmental Management and Graduate of Australian Institute of Company Directors. \n  \nDr Nicole Garofano \nDr Nicole Garofano is the Head of Circular Economy Development for Planet Ark. In her role\, Nicole leads the ongoing strategic development of the Australian Circular Economy (ACE) Hub\, the national reference platform for circular economy knowledge and collaboration in Australia. \nFor almost 20 years\, Nicole has worked in environmental education and action with a focus on waste management\, and more recently\, circular economy. \nNicole has a PhD from research focused on the plastic food and beverage packaging value chain\, identifying innovation to improve chain activities and outcomes. \n  \nEloise Lobsey \nEloise is the Program Lead for Circular Economy at the Hunter Joint Organisation\, a program focussed on coordinating the various ways in which local government can help catalyse the region’s transition to a circular economy. \nEloise is passionate systems thinker and circular design advocate who believes in the collective power of adopting regenerative mindsets. A town planner by trade\, Eloise has 15 years of local government experience in NSW\, Victoria and the UK\, working across a range of environmental policy and programs focus areas including resource recovery\, circular economy\, food systems\, behaviour change\, placemaking\, sustainable design and land use planning. \n  \nGet tickets to this event here.
URL:https://hunterinnofest.hyperstage.com.au/event/hunter-circular-presents-international-insights-for-a-circular-hunter/
LOCATION:Q Building\, 16B Honeysuckle Drive\, Newcastle\, NSW\, 2300\, Australia
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