If I Had Known Then What I Know Now

You can call yourself a hustler, entrepreneur, business owner, or founder, all of us have only one thing to seek: to achieve the dream of running and managing a successful business. However, the truth is that eight out of every ten startup businesses fail within the eighteen months of operation. What are the forces that drive a businessman to pour his blood, sweat and tears but only come to a defeat? Why do businesses fail?

Join us in this workshop and find out how to properly deal with mistakes and challenges of a startup business.

About the Speaker/s

Shan Manickam

Managing Director @ Cross Docks Australia

In early 2008, after a rapid growth and expansion, Cross Docks Australia's Managing Director, Shan Manickam, decided it was time to invest in a new and exciting Warehouse Management System (WMS). Operating out of multiple sites, Cross Docks Australia (CDA) caters to a niche market of clients that don't want the hassle or cost of running their own warehouse or who have outgrown a do-it-yourself approach, preferring to invest their time in expanding and improving their own business needs.

Cross Docks Australia's vision is very simple; to provide exceptional and highly tailored logistics to its clients in order to help them focus on core competencies, reduce costs and improve time to market.

Alex Louey

Founder @ Appscore

Alex Louey is one of the pioneers of Australian digital technologies and a founding partner of one of Australia’s leading mobile-first digital agencies. Leading a team of more than 150+ Australian-based digital experts, he mentors his team toward industry excellence, and it has not gone unrecognised.It is this drive that has seen Alex lead projects that have produced TramTRACKER, and apps for the State Library of NSW, Melbourne Airport, NAB, NSW Health and SITA. Always at the forefront of innovation, the Appscore team are working on a project, together with the Department of Education, which will transform the way young Australians use technology to learn. One of the chief principles Alex works by is “continuous innovation”, whether it’s the technology Appscore works on, the way customers are serviced or the method by which they deliver projects. This mantra is why the team at Appscore are always at the forefront of the industry.

What to Expect

Arrive at the venue around 5:30pm for a half hour of networking while you enjoy pizza and beer. The event kicks-off at 6:00pm where one or two speakers will each give a 20-minute presentation. Afterward, there will be a fireside chat with both speakers, where the audience can ask questions, and the event will close at 7:30pm.

About Masters Series by WeTeachMe

At WeTeachMe, we believe that learning should be inspired and impassioned, and run by the people for the people.

In 2016, WeTeachMe officially became the biggest school in Australia, one giant leap towards our fundamental goal of becoming the biggest school in the world. To achieve this, we create tools that empower thought-leaders and everyday people in all corners of the globe to share knowledge and make it easier for teachers and learners to connect. Our goal is to spark curiosity.

In accordance with this purpose, we have formed a new creative program to help us spread our message. Masters Series by WeTeachMe is where we help share the gifts, knowledge, and experiences of those who have achieved the unimaginable in their life, risen above all odds and have persevered where others could not.

It is on this stage that we elevate and celebrate the curious, and where we invite the best and the brightest, the industry movers and shakers, the well-known and the influential to share their learnings and experiences because their stories are important. From creating thriving companies to challenging what humanity is capable of, we invite you to join us in celebrating the curious amongst us. At WeTeachMe, we believe that it is the curious who change the world.

Strategic Alliance Partners

MYOB 

MYOB loves supporting startups. As one of the original Australian startups, we believe in giving back to the community that helped us grow. We’re proud to back the Master Series by WeTeachMe for entrepreneurs. 

SitePoint

SitePoint is a Melbourne, Australia-based hub for web developers to share their passion for building incredible Internet things. SitePoint is for web professionals, by web professionals: developers, designers, programmers, product creators and entrepreneurs alike. We love our rich and engaged community and our contributors, who are truly leaders in their field. 

Entrepreneur's Organization

EO is the only global network exclusively for entrepreneurs. EO helps leading entrepreneurs learn and grow through peer-to-peer learning, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, and connections to experts.

Media Partners

Digital Marketers Australia 

Digital Marketers Australia is a community of like-minded digital marketers who discuss growth strategies in online marketing. They cover everything from paid media like Facebook advertising, Google display/AdWords, native ads, and affiliate marketing, as well as free strategies including SEO and content marketing.

Content Partners

Written & Recorded

Written & Recorded is a content creation agency specialising in copywriting and audio production that was born out of a love for great content.

At WeTeachMe, we believe that learning should be inspired and impassioned, and run by the people for the people.

In 2016, WeTeachMe officially became the biggest school in Australia, one giant leap towards our fundamental goal of becoming the biggest school in the world. As we walk this journey, we create tools that empower thought leaders and everyday people in all corners of the globe to help spark new ideas and make it easier to connect teachers and learners and ignite curiosity.

In accordance with this purpose, we have formed a new creative program to help us spread our message. Masters Series by WeTeachMe is where we help share the gifts, knowledge, and experiences of those who have achieved the unimaginable in their life, risen above all odds and have persevered when others couldn't.

It is on this stage that we elevate and celebrate the curious, where we invite the best and the brightest, the industry movers and shakers, the well-known and influential members of our communities to share their learnings and experiences in an unwavering effort to help those who are searching for answers. From creating thriving companies to challenging what humanity is capable of, we invite you to join us in celebrating the curious amongst us for we believe that it is the curious who will change the world.