We are about to jump into another federal government election and it got me thinking, what is the role that we want the government to play.   At Innovation Bay we get to spend a lot of time with our members understanding what is going on in their world.  We want to be a better voice to the government for founders, angel investors and venture capitalists.   Below are our thoughts, from our community and a bit of a plan on how we can move forward to a better space. 

This is a special note to you—our members—at the start of 2025, and I ask that you keep it confidential. Think of it as an internal memo, a shared moment between those of us who believe in this mission and what we’re building together.

Collective Wisdom and Drowning Puppies. (did that get your attention). We’re three weeks out from our Darwin adventure.  A chance for us to unplug from this crazy world in which we live for three magical days. 

Guzman y Gomez Limited’s recent IPO and ASX listing is more than just a milestone
for the company; it’s a testament to the thriving potential of Australian founder-led
start-ups.

April, what a month….

Innovation Bay has a long standing and mutually valuable partnership with Google Cloud – who believe that strong, authentic networks are the lifeblood of a thriving tech community.

Corporate member, Techvisa, is a specialist Migration Agency that offers a personalised migration service to businesses, individuals, and recruitment agencies – they are the go-to in the tech space for Immigration.

Our series A+ founders and CEOs recently squared off in a digital debate on the topic of the four day work week. Split into two teams – the “Four Day Innovators” and the “Five Day Strategists” – the lively conversation was filled with compelling arguments, insightful data, and perspectives on reshaping our work culture. 

We celebrate women every day at Innovation Bay but are thrilled there’s an international day of recognition to really drive home the incredibly important, selfless and diverse work women do. Without them, all of us would seek to even exist! We absolutely get around this year’s theme – Count Her In: Invest in Women. Accelerate Progress. 

Karen Chan is a Portfolio Manager with Perennial Private Investments (PPI). Perennial Private Investments is a leading provider of growth stage capital to private and pre-IPO companies with c.$750m funds under management who also cornerstone or participate in IPOs and listed placements.

For this month’s Investor Intel feature we delve into Nick’s journey, his perspectives on the industry, extensive expertise and his insights into the evolving trends in VC and the tech startup ecosystem. . 

In the fast-paced arena of venture capital, Derek Gerrard stands as a seasoned navigator, steering the ship of Purpose Ventures toward uncharted territories.