Founders Unfiltered
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Not every entrepreneurial moment makes it to the highlight reel.
This evening event invites four founders to share their most challenging, embarrassing or darkly humorous entrepreneurial disasters — rapid-fire, unscripted and unfiltered.
Founders choose their own stories. Perhaps it was their worst investor meeting, the customer from hell, the moment they almost quit or their most expensive mistake. Whatever it was, they're ready to talk about it.
After the presentations, extended networking with drinks follows in a relaxed atmosphere — the perfect setting to dig deeper into the stories and connect with others over shared struggles.
For founders, aspiring entrepreneurs and anyone who knows that the most useful lessons rarely come from the success stories.
Agenda:
- Four founders share their biggest entrepreneurial disasters
- Extended networking with drinks
This event is part of a series of special events throughout 2026 honouring a decade of supporting founders and innovation in the Hunter and Central Coast regions.
Event Information
- Date: Thursday 28 May 2026 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm
- Duration: 2 hours
- Location: I2N Hub, Honeysuckle
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.