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Pitch Night
May
26
2017 Past Event
Pitch Night
Bloom
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Want to see what our entrepreneurs are up to? Bloom invites you to hear some of our young entrepreneurs share their world-changing ideas, support up-and-coming Perth startups and meet people in the Bloom community. Arrive at 5pm for a 5:30pm start. Entry fee is just $10 and we'll give this money to the best pitcher on the night as voted by you! Finger Food & Drinks provided!HAVE AN IDEA? WANNA PITCH? If you have an idea, prototype or business and want to take it further with Bloom's support, hop over to apply.bloom.org.au and register! ================================================ABOUT BLOOM:Bloom is a community of young people creating amazing things. We provide workshops, co-working space, mentoring and more to accelerate the growth of high-potential young entrepreneurs.Thanks to our partners for making this all possible!-Foundation Partner: St Catherine's College, UWA-Gold Partner: The University of Western Australia-Silver Partner: Woodside Energy-Legal Partner: Squire Patton BoggsFind out more at our website: http://bloom.org.au/
Pitch Night
May
26
2017 Past Event
Pitch Night
Bloom
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Want to see what our entrepreneurs are up to?Bloom invites you to hear some of our young entrepreneurs share their world-changing ideas, support up-and-coming Perth startups and meet people in the Bloom community.Arrive at 5pm for a 5:30pm start.Entry fee is just $5 for St.Cat's residents and we'll give this money to the best pitcher on the night as voted by you!Finger Food & Drinks provided!HAVE AN IDEA? WANNA PITCH?If you have an idea, prototype or business and want to take it further with Bloom's support, hop over to apply.bloom.org.au and register!================================================ABOUT BLOOM:Bloom is a community of young people creating amazing things. We provide workshops, co-working space, mentoring and more to accelerate the growth of high-potential young entrepreneurs.Thanks to our partners for making this all possible!-Foundation Partner: St Catherine's College, UWA-Gold Partner: The University of Western Australia-Silver Partner: Woodside Energy-Legal Partner: Squire Patton BoggsFind out more at our website: http://bloom.org.au/
Pitching for Success
May
23
2017 Past Event
Pitching for Success
BloomLab, St Catherine's College
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Have you had a taste of what Bloom has to offer with our Start-Ups 101 workshop, and are now ready to see your idea through to a Pitch Night? Our Pitching for Success workshop will give you the skills to ensure you're prepared to present your startup in its simplest yet most exciting form. This one and a half hour workshop will provide an opportunity for those who have begun their Bloom member application process to cement their pitch before Pitch Night, and get used to answering the important questions others might have about their start-up.If you have any questions, please contact the Prepare Event Manager, Emily Hackett at emily@bloom.org.au.================================================ABOUT BLOOM:Bloom is a community of young people creating amazing things. We provide workshops, co-working space, mentoring and more to accelerate the growth of high-potential young entrepreneurs.Thanks to our partners for making this all possible!-Foundation Partner: St Catherine's College, UWA-Gold Partner: The University of Western Australia-Gold Partner: Squire Patton Boggs-Silver Partner: WoodsideFind out more at our website: http://bloom.org.au/
Start-Ups 101 Workshop
May
16
2017 Past Event
Start-Ups 101 Workshop
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Ever wanted to work for yourself? Do you have an idea for a start-up, but not sure how to start? Well start your Bloom Membership Application (https://apply.bloom.org.au/) and come along to our workshop "Start-Up 101" lead by entrepreneur Samuel Birmigham.This 2 hour workshop will introduce you to the Bloom Lean Canvas, a valuable tool that will help you develop creative capacity, entrepreneurial confidence and work you through the steps you'll need to build a scalable start-up.Attending the workshop requires you to have applied to become a Bloom Member. There is no cost to apply and there is no commitment to follow through the membership process if your idea changes or you decide not to continue. If you have any questions, please contact Alexandra O'Brien at alexandra@bloom.org.au ================================================ABOUT BLOOM:Bloom is a community of young people creating amazing things. We provide workshops, co-working space, mentoring and more to accelerate the growth of high-potential young entrepreneurs.Thanks to our partners for making this all possible!-Foundation Partner: St Catherine's College, UWA-Gold Partner: The University of Western Australia-Legal Partner: Squire Patton Boggs
How to Build A Sustainable Empire
May
15
2017 Past Event
How to Build A Sustainable Empire
5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Building a start-up which balances commercial success while creating a positive social impact can feel like an “either or” decision for many young innovators. But it doesn’t need to be just a pipedream, as Jamie Shaw has demonstrated. To discover how young people are learning to create businesses which help the community in a meaningful way while also achieving commercial success, you are invited to join serial social entrepreneur and founding franchise partner of Zambrero Group Jamie Shaw in his upcoming Bloom workshop: Social Impact and Commercial Reward. This presentation will be exploring Jamie’s own pathway to success, followed by a practical workshop on Balancing Your Business where you will learn to build start-ups which can benefit both the community and your bottom line. This event is Free and held at the Bloom Lab.Attendance is strictly limited.ABOUT JAMIE SHAWJamie has dedicated his life to exploring and conquering social entrepreneurship every way that he can since completing his double major at UWA. He has founded a retail clothing business with 3 outlets in Perth and Fremantle, started an entrepreneurship incubator, rebranded a health care business, and became a founding franchise partner at Zambreros: providing 14 million meals to malnourished children while also delivering the burrito bowls that save every uni student stuck late at the library. Jamie’s current venture has seen him become the founder of NECT Jobs – a web and mobile app platform for recruitment. ABOUT BLOOMBloom is a community of young people creating amazing things. We provide workshops, co-working space, mentoring and more to accelerate the growth of high-potential young entrepreneurs.Bloom is grateful for the support of St Catherine's College (Foundation Partner) and Boston Consulting Group for making this event possible.
Pitch Night
Apr
28
2017 Past Event
Pitch Night
St.Catherines College UWA
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Want to see what our entrepreneurs are up to?   Bloom invites you to hear some of our young entrepreneurs share their world-changing ideas, support up-and-coming Perth startups and meet people in the Bloom community.   Arrive at 5pm for a 5:30pm start.   Entry fee is just $10 ($5 for St.Cat's residents) and we'll give this money to the best pitcher on the night as voted by you!  Finger Food & Drinks provided!   HAVE AN IDEA? WANNA PITCH? If you have an idea, prototype or business and want to take it further with Bloom's support, hop over to apply.bloom.org.au and register!   ================================================   ABOUT BLOOM: Bloom is a community of young people creating amazing things. We provide workshops, co-working space, mentoring and more to accelerate the growth of high-potential young entrepreneurs.   Thanks to our partners for making this all possible! -Foundation Partner: St Catherine's College, UWA -Gold Partner: The University of Western Australia -Silver Partner: Woodside Energy -Legal Partner: Squire Patton Boggs   Find out more at our website: http://bloom.org.au/
Pitch Night
Apr
28
2017 Past Event
Pitch Night
2 Park Road Crawley WA 6009
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Want to see what our entrepreneurs are up to?   Bloom invites you to hear some of our young entrepreneurs share their world-changing ideas, support up-and-coming Perth startups and meet people in the Bloom community.   Arrive at 5pm for a 5:30pm start.   Entry fee is just $10 and we'll give this money to the best pitcher on the night as voted by you!  Finger Food & Drinks provided!   HAVE AN IDEA? WANNA PITCH? If you have an idea, prototype or business and want to take it further with Bloom's support, hop over to apply.bloom.org.au and register!   ================================================   ABOUT BLOOM: Bloom is a community of young people creating amazing things. We provide workshops, co-working space, mentoring and more to accelerate the growth of high-potential young entrepreneurs.   Thanks to our partners for making this all possible! -Foundation Partner: St Catherine's College, UWA -Gold Partner: The University of Western Australia -Silver Partner: Woodside Energy -Legal Partner: Squire Patton Boggs   Find out more at our website: http://bloom.org.au/
Understanding Your Business Financials
Apr
23
2017 Past Event
Understanding Your Business Financials
BloomLab, St. Catherine's College, 2 Park Road, Crawley, 6009
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
~~~Courtesy of the Small Business Development Corporation~~~ It is essential to be able to understand the financial health of your business, without relying solely on an accountant (or Google).  This workshop will show you how to develop ‘snapshot’ measures (key performance indicators) of your business progress to make sure it stays on track. It will also provide you with a good understanding of your financial essentials so that you know the right questions to ask your accountant. CONTENT COVERED: ---how to read a profit and loss statement ---knowing the difference between margin and mark-up ---understanding a balance sheet ---tracking key performance indicators ---knowing your net cash position ---the importance of managing cash flow WHO IT'S FOR: This is an entry level workshop for people with little or no understanding of business financials. It will also be useful for business owners who want to be better equipped to spot financial problems or areas of concern. BRING: A calculator.
Pitching for Success
Apr
10
2017 Past Event
Pitching for Success
Bloom Lab
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Have you had a taste of what Bloom has to offer with our Lean Canvas workshop, and are now ready to see your idea through to a Pitch Night? Our Pitching for Success workshop will give you the skills to ensure you're prepared to present your startup in its simplest yet most exciting form. This two-hour workshop will provide an opportunity for those who have begun their application process to become a Bloom member to cement their pitch before Pitch Night, and get used to answering the important questions others might have about their start-up.  ================================================ ABOUT BLOOM: Bloom is a community of young people creating amazing things. We provide workshops, co-working space, mentoring and more to accelerate the growth of high-potential young entrepreneurs. Thanks to our partners for making this all possible! -Foundation Partner: St Catherine's College, UWA -Gold Partner: The University of Western Australia -Gold Partner: Squire Patton Boggs -Silver Partner: Woodside Find out more at our website: http://bloom.org.au/
Start-Up 101 Workshop
Apr
06
2017 Past Event
Start-Up 101 Workshop
Bloom Lab
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Ever wanted to work for yourself? Do you have an idea for a start-up, but not sure how to start?  Well start your Bloom Membership Application (https://apply.bloom.org.au/) and come along to our workshop "Start-Up 101" lead by entrepreneur Samuel Birmigham. This 2 hour workshop will introduce you to the Bloom Lean Canvas, a valuable tool that will help you develop creative capacity, entrepreneurial confidence and work you through the steps you'll need to build a scalable start-up.  Attending the workshop requires you to have applied to become a Bloom Member.  There is no cost to apply and there is no commitment to follow through the membership process if your idea changes or you decide not to continue.  If you have any questions, please contact Alexandra O'Brien at alexandra@bloom.org.au  ================================================ ABOUT BLOOM: Bloom is a community of young people creating amazing things. We provide workshops, co-working space, mentoring and more to accelerate the growth of high-potential young entrepreneurs. Thanks to our partners for making this all possible! -Foundation Partner: St Catherine's College, UWA -Gold Partner: The University of Western Australia -Legal Partner: Squire Patton Boggs
Success Stories: Darren Lomman
Mar
29
2017 Past Event
Success Stories: Darren Lomman
Bloom, St Catherine's College, 2 Park Road, Perth, Western Australia 6009
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
This is a FREE Bloom event. Want to hear an inspiring story of engineering and business success? A story that began with the struggles of getting funding and working out of a garage, to growing to a staff of over 150 working out of a 1500sqm workshop? Join us when 40 under 40 award recipient, WA Young Australian of the Year, WA Young Person of the year, and current Bloom Executive Officer Darren Lomman tells us all about his startup journey. Starting Dreamfit at the age of 19 after meeting a paraplegic who dreamed of riding a motorcycle again, Darren has devoted his life to helping people with disabilities reach their goals and overcome challenges. Creating often custom solutions to engage people in new activities, Darren and his team have successfully built everything from wheelchairs designed for the beach or mountain climbing, bikes to suit every possible need, and of course, modified motorcycles. This is an event not to be missed. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the discussion. ================================================ ABOUT BLOOM: Bloom is a community of young people creating amazing things. We provide workshops, co-working space, mentoring and more to accelerate the growth of high-potential young entrepreneurs (www.bloom.org.au) Thanks to our partners for making this all possible! -Foundation Partner: St Catherine's College, UWA -Gold Partner: The University of Western Australia -Legal Partner: Squire Patton Boggs  
Pitch Night
Mar
17
2017 Past Event
Pitch Night
Bloom
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Want to see what our entrepreneurs are up to?  Bloom invites you to hear some of our young entrepreneurs share their world-changing ideas, support up-and-coming Perth startups and meet people in the Bloom community.  Arrive at 5pm for a 5:30pm start.  Entry fee is just $10 and we'll give this money to the best pitcher on the night as voted by you! We'll provide some food - cheese, dips, and biscuits. Drinks will be available for purchase for $3 each.  We have limited capacity, so get your ticket now!