Les Delaforce

Submissions now open for SXSW Sydney Pitch 2024 closing 22 July. This year’s theme is ‘What’s Next’, reflecting the coming wave of technologies and the aspiration to seek solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing our world today. More info here: sxswsydney.com/participate/pi…

The entry deadline for the Australian Innovation Competition is fast approaching! If you have a great new idea or solution to solve society’s biggest challenges, then be sure to enter, $150,000 to be won. innovationcompetition.com.au #AUSIC23 #innovation #australianinnovation

Meet #DreamVentureMasterclass alumni, Jaynaya who has some advice for applicants!​ Are you ready to dream big with your business venture, meet mentors like Jaynaya, and pitch for your share of $200k? Apply for your place in the 2023 masterclasses today: dreamventure.com.au

So good to see this program, Dream Venture for #FirstNations mob go from strength to strength. Encouraging our mob to apply or share to your networks and share up to $200k in seed funding and with no equity stake in your business. #DreamVenture #FirstNations #Entrepreneurship

Join us for a yarn on how Web3 offers solutions through decentralisation, transparency, and social inclusion, making it possible to address ESG issues such as resource governance, market traceability, and marginalisation. Join us this Wednesday afternoon waweb3.org

The Indigenous founder experience in Australia is changing. Follow the thread for the 5 key things to know and expert opinions on the most important areas for improvement. #StateofAusStartup Read more at: australianstartupfunding.com

@batkomichael @YolandaRedrup @BradyFlockart To think where we started with you and the team all of those years ago at Minderoo and Tattarang! You guys are creating waves!

BIG numbers, a BIG new investor and our commitment to building a BIGGER and inclusive ANZ startup ecosystem. Grateful to all our incredible partners that make this possible ❤️‍🔥 Exciting times ahead and kudos to @YolandaRedrup and @BradyFlockart for making this story happen ❤️‍🔥

Great work @LesDelaforce and the team for pulling this together 🙌 #excellence #entrepreneurship lnkd.in/gQx-3exZ

@AthaliaFlorence Thanks for the support sis! You're one of the leaders in this space👊

The State of Australian Startup Funding 2022 is live containing a section dedicated to First Nations entrepreneurship and investment! Huge shout out to @cutthroughvc and @Folklorevc! Download the report👇australianstartupfunding.com #VentureCapital #StateofAusStartup #FirstNations

@startmate @minderoo Great to be working with you legends again to help grow this space for our mob! Blak Angels! #deadlymob #deadlyallies

A big thank you to the @minderoo Foundation for their ongoing support in providing 3 First Nations angel investors with the chance to immerse themselves in the world of angel investing through First Believers. Applications close Feb 19 bit.ly/3HjMAJW

📣 Our 2023 Explorer program is going to be bigger and better than ever before📣 We're doubling the intake for our next Explorer cohort to boost participation and support for angels and founders in regional and non-metro areas🤠 theaustralian.com.au/business/techn…

@cutthroughvc Add @liamridgital, @stephenrutter @freshjc @jaynayawinmar to the list.

Who are the most important organizations/people supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs to know?

@cutthroughvc @minderoo & Generation One, supported 120 First Nations entrepreneurs via Dream Venture with @UNDP Awarded $150k seed funding, Collectively those startups raised $4M>, Partnered with a VC fund to invest in FN startups, Now onto the Blak Angels, First Nations angel syndicate

DEI - Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Are we there yet? Perth Business leaders have their say at our most recent The West Australian - AIM WA CEO Voice. Justin Barnes BA-BCMS, MBA @LesDelaforce Linda O'Farrell Jennifer Grove…lnkd.in/g_VjbYET

My reflections on Dream Venture: A global focus for Indigenous entrepreneurs with the UNDP and Citi. link.medium.com/MM46R7dpatb #Indigenous #startups #innovation #UnitedNations

We awarded grants to 10 Dream Ventures Masterclass entrepreneurs in partnership with @UNDP after they pitched their vision for the future - not only for their own businesses - but also how they want to disrupt industries across Australia and the world 💥

Kudos & Congratulations to all the deadly entrepreneurs & Dreamtime Ventures finalists thank you @LesDelaforce for the invitation to be a mentor again ❤️ always an honour to spend time with these brilliant innovators & disrupters ❤️💛🖤dreamventure.com.au/entrepreneurs/

@BecHarcourt Thanks for all your support @BecHarcourt! You're one of the best in the biz.