Learn how an Instrumentation Electrician from Dampier, Western Australia made his venture dream a reality… Codie developed a passion for home-made brew 13 years ago and often thought about leaving his work to pursue his dream of owning a rum distillery in the Mid West. After visiting a distillery in New Zealand and receiving some […]
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Pollinators staff experience the intensity of a ‘StartUp Weekend’
StartUp Weekend is a global movement determined to empower entrepreneurs and teach them the basics on how to launch a successful startup. This year, Pollinators’ CityHive Host and Community Lead made the journey to Perth to attend the StartUp Weekend Perth 2017 at Spacecubed with a group of other Meshpoints regional innovation facilitators. Firstly, you might be wondering what […]
Pollinators’ Annual General Meeting 2017
Another year has been and gone which means it’s AGM time… Pollinators jazzed up its 2017 AGM by holding it during the GeroSoup event on the 26th of April, providing an extra incentive for attendees. With the smell of soup in the air, the Pollinators’ Board and visitors got the AGM underway to discuss the […]
Pitches, Soup and Ideas Flying the Coop
On Wednesday the 26th of April, Pollinators hosted this year’s Australia Post Regional Pitchfest information session. The session was led by former Learning Lead of Pollinators, Andrew Outhwaite, who shared his top tips for how to give a short and sharp pitch. Australia Post Regional Pitchfest acts as a platform for regional innovations and ideas, giving […]
Get to know the CityHive coworkers!
Fleur Porter – Coworker Profile
What is your venture? I am a purpose coach – which is like a life coach but focused on purpose. So what do I do? I coach people to find their purpose and craft it into something that’s woven from all things they ALREADY KNOW that live inside them. If it’s a business, we’ll craft […]
Rodney Littlejohn – Venture Profile
What is your venture? Tersum Energy is building a mixed generation power station. Our goal is to build the power station near Geraldton and provide a new source of affordable electricity to help drive economic development not only for Geraldton but the wider Mid West. Tersum believe this new electricity can be brought to customers through a […]
Gordon Macleod – Member Profile
Who are you? My name is Gordon Macleod and I decided to get involved with Pollinators after attending their members meet up at CityHive. What are you working on? I’m still recovering from having a stroke and working on improving my body movements. However, my ultimate aim is to create a support group for all community members who have experienced […]
Emma Bateman – Host Profile
Who are you? I’m just a girl making every effort to adapt to the adult-run world I have worked so hard to reach. I love to read fiction novels, as it offers an escape and adventure with every page and I am passionate about justice for those who cannot raise their own voice. What are […]
$8000 Amazon Gifts For Pollinators Coworkers!
Drum roll please…. Pollinators is hugely excited to announce a new partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) that entitles all full-time Pollinators co-workers to access $8000 worth of resources to help their startups grow. AWS provides startups with an easy to use infrastructure needed to scale and grow any business. Some of the world’s hottest […]
Bianca Shepley – Member Profile
Who are you? Hello, my name is Bianca Shepley. My partner Darren and I bought the “Tarts & Co” business in June 2016. We are a fun loving, young family with 4 kiddies. We love the beach, food and spending time with friends and family! What are you working on? I am working on time […]
Welcome to our new Community Lead Kirsty Kipling
Who are you? Hi, I’m Kirsty and I’ve just started my role as Community Lead for Pollinators. I love collaborating with others and being an active member of the local community so I’m really looking forward to my future with Pollinators! What are you working on? Along with being Pollinators’ Community Lead, I also work […]