September 2014
Startup and Catalyst Information Session
Pollinators Inc welcome you to an Information Session on our 'Startup' event and Catalyst' program. This information session will give you a great understanding of the benefits and features of Startup or Catalyst and whether it is likely to suit you and your organisation. Further details of the program are outlined on the Catalyst overview page and Startup Weekend event page. Attendance at an information session is not a pre-requisite to participation in Catalyst - you can Express an Interest or Apply straight away. The information session will be open…
Find out more »Startup and Catalyst Information Session
Pollinators Inc welcome you to an Information Session on our 'Startup' event and Catalyst' program. This information session will give you a great understanding of the benefits and features of Startup or Catalyst and whether it is likely to suit you and your organisation. Attendance at an information session is not a pre-requisite to participation in Startup Weekend or Catalyst. During this time we will provide information relevant to both participants AND mentors and coaches. The information session will be open and led by…
Find out more »Startup Weekend Geraldton
Geraldton Startup Weekend offers everyone in the Midwest the opportunity to LEARN how to turn an IDEA into a Startup and on to a viable venture or project. This weekend is centered around action, innovation, and education. Whether you are looking for feedback on a idea, a co-founder, specific skill sets, a team to help you execute, or investment, this Startup Weekends is the perfect environment in which to test your idea and take the first steps towards launching your own startup. Tickets are…
Find out more »October 2014
Better business models: strategy and structure
Pollinators and Williams and Hughes have opened up this session of our Catalyst program for those wanting to work on the structure and strategy of their organisation or venture. This workshop will be relevant to for-profit, non-profit or startup entrepreneurs who: Have a new venture, social enterprise or project, Need to innovate their strategy or structure to stay ahead of the game, See potential to create new value for new markets. Then join us and invest a few hours with experts and be introduced to…
Find out more »Building & Leading High Performing Teams (Business & Sport)
MWAS in collaboration with Pollinators Inc brings you this exceptional professional development opportunity. The event will be facilitated by Greg Bayne (Psychologist & Leadership & Capability Expert) - Total Leader and Coach Solutions. Gain high-level insight into how to shift a team to an even higher state of performance. Including insight into the latest research around high performing teams and tools and strategies for improving team performance. The information will be relevant to business and sport leaders. Program: 3:00pm -…
Find out more »Influencing: the theory and practice of effective leadership
Pollinators, Mid West Academy of Sport and Total Leader and Coach Solutions have opened up this session of the Catalyst program for those wanting to develop their ability to sustainably, positively influence others to achieve success for their venture or project. We all can (and probably want to be) be better influencers. Every day we are consciously or unconsciously influencing others to do something different or differently. We do our best to motivate staff or volunteers or fellow citizens. We struggle to enable our teams to complete projects, deliver…
Find out more »November 2014
Boost your Marketing and build Momentum
Pollinators have opened up this session of the Catalyst program for those wanting to develop or revise their marketing and engagement strategy for their venture or project. There are few organisations that couldn't be more effective in their marketing and communication. Whether you are an established non-profit, startup business or solo consultant, this training session will give you the tools and mindset you need to develop and implement a better marketing strategy. This training will be relevant to businesses, profit-for-purpose organisations, community groups and startup entrepreneurs who: Want to…
Find out more »Member Social Meetup + Catalyst final presentations!
A special edition of our monthly social event, featuring the final presentations from Catalyst participants. RSVPs are required. The 2013 event was popular and brilliant, and we expect 2014 to be brilliant. It will feature: Food, drinks and networking, Panel discussion amongst our guests (see below), 3-minute "pitch" presentations from our Catalyst participants, followed by Q&A, Popular voting for the best of the pitches and ventures. Our confirmed guests and judges for the evening include experienced entrepreneurs, investors, funders and all share…
Find out more »December 2014
Catalyst Celebration
Catalyst is a proven program for growing creative and social ventures. Catalyst leverages in the expertise, experience and tools that enable growth and development of local ventures. Read the full details of the Catalyst program. Each year of Catalyst is better than the last. Each year we gather at the end of the program to celebrate and share what we learned, what really worked and what could be improved in future years. This celebration will include a brief review of the program, sharing of participant's learnings, and the opportunity…
Find out more »March 2015
Startup region! Pathways for high-growth ventures
Pollinators Inc and partners are excited to be bringing two of Australia's leading facilitators and investors in startup ventures to the Mid West. Rob Nathan and Matt McFarlane are investors, entrepreneurs, mentors and advisers, and both are instrumental in Australia's newest tech-focused startup accelerators: AMCOM Upstart. Greg Johnston is a commercialisation adviser with the Innovation Centre of WA, serial inventor, entrepreneur and founder of Xemplex and Advanced Wing Systems. Over lunch Rob, Nathan and local startup successes will share their journey, insights and advice for pathways and support to accelerate…
Find out more »July 2016
Lunchtime Lab – Catalyst and Flock
Do you have a venture you would like to grow, through participating in a supportive, effective program? From September to December Pollinators will be facilitating two distinct programs: Catalyst and Flock. This Lunchtime Lab is to share and discuss the finer details of the: Benefits and testimonials from previous sessions, Learning design and sessions dates, Costs and commitments for participants, Next steps to take to register, for these exciting programs. Both are unique and stand out as the best programs supporting…
Find out more »October 2016
Innovate with business modelling
Do you have a new or existing venture that needs a kick-start? Pollinators is conducting a workshop to help new and existing ventures to look strategically and creatively at business models and legal structure. The Catalyst business modelling session on Thursday October 13 will help participants experience the benefits of getting clear on their value propositions, customer segments and revenue models. Catalyst Facilitator Fleur Porter said the business planning tools used during the session would reveal new insights into your business…
Find out more »Show me the money – this week at Catalyst
One-time $50 off normal price offer Money, money, money – what’s your relationship with it, is it working for you, are your bottom lines as high as you’d like them to be? Reduce the fear and uncertainty surrounding money and cashflow, and watch your profits grow, at Pollinators’ next Catalyst session on all things money. With the help of expert speakers you’ll: Learn the financial outcomes for ventures prior to pricing Pricing and pricing models Cashflow forecasting and how to…
Find out more »November 2016
Value Proposition and Marketing – Catalyst
Your Value Proposition & Marketing & Communicating Your Message We'll be working on the Value Proposition Canvas - a really cool way to work out how your products and services can deliver the value your customers want - so you can meet the market AND get centred in the value of your product/service before you start trying to "sell" it. Marketing is essential to the health of your venture but how do you do it in a way that wins…
Find out more »December 2016
Pitch to Play: final preparation session for the Greater Geraldton Investor Showcase
Participation in this event is compulsory for all ventures wanting to present at the Showcase on 9th December. This session will give you access to expert coaching on pitches, and last-minute mentoring and advice on your venture and proposal. All participants will be be briefed on the activities planned for the 9th, identifying opportunities and people to connect with, strategies and next steps beyond December. All participants will pitch to a judging panel in the afternoon, with the outcome being a limited number of ventures selected…
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