I2N Immersive - Get Started with Chris Baker of BlockSmart
Chris Baker
I2N Immersive dives deeper into startup fundamentals with industry experts. Join us each week at I2N Hub Hunter Street.
Chris Baker is an accountant turned founder who recognised a gap in the professional development industry. Blockchain and Cryptocurrency are making waves across a multitude of industries and Chris and his team at BlockSmart are building the skills of accountants and financial professionals to service their clients and upskill thier advisory services.
The BlockSmart team founded in early 2018 and recently graduated ICON Accelerator. There they learned the fundamental priciples of building a company, pivoting and then pivoting again until they honed down their business model.
Learn from Chris on how he explored his startup idea and the process he and his team took to build it. Gain the fundamental skills to define your idea by looking for problems to solve. Then, develop a vision and build a team around the common goal and impact your startup will have.
Immersive is free but booking essential. Book here.
What is I2N?
The University of Newcastle's Integrated Innovation Network (I2N) fuels the success of innovators and entrepreneurs by connecting them with other founders, mentors, experts, customers and investors, turning their ideas into global impact.
Program Partner
UON is proud to be able to bring this event to you via the NSW State Government's Boosting Business Innovation Program.
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Event Information
- Date: This event was held on Monday 4 February 2019
- Location: I2N Hub Hunter Street, 376 Hunter Street, Newcastle
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