The Sydney Young Social Entrepreneur Sprint

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for our inaugural Sydney Young Social Entrepreneur Sprint in partnership with the City of Sydney + Atlassian. This sprint is designed to fast-track young social entrepreneurs by providing them with the essential skills, knowledge, and network to start and grow their social enterprises.

The sprint is a series of intensive workshops aimed at young people who are committed to creating social change through entrepreneurship. Social enterprises are businesses that exist to address social, cultural, or environmental issues, and they are vital in building a more equitable and sustainable world. This program will help participants harness the power of business to drive positive change in their communities and beyond.

Participant Requirements: We ask that you commit to attending at least 80% of the in-person sessions to get the most out of the program. We encourage young people aged 15-35 in Sydney who are passionate about social impact and entrepreneurship to attend!

Cost: Thanks to the generous support of City of Sydney + Atlassian, participation in the Sprint is free of charge. However, spots are extremely limited and will be allocated through an application process below.

The workshops will cover the following topics:

  • 💡 Develop and refine social enterprise ideas that directly address community or global challenges. You'll learn how to identify problems that need solving and design sustainable solutions.

  • 💰 Gain financial literacy to sustainably manage and scale a social enterprise. Understanding the financial aspects of a social enterprise is crucial to ensuring it can grow and maintain its impact.

  • 🎤 Improve public speaking and pitching skills to effectively communicate your social impact. Being able to tell your story and present your vision is essential in attracting support and investment.

  • 🌍 Learn the essentials of social impact measurement to track and enhance your enterprise’s outcomes. Measuring impact is key to understanding the effectiveness of your work and how to improve it.

  • 🌟 Enhance emotional intelligence and leadership skills for better team and community engagement. Social entrepreneurship requires a deep connection with the people you're trying to help, and strong leadership skills to guide your enterprise to success.

  • 🦈 Experience a Shark Tank-style pitching session to present your social enterprise ideas to potential investors and mentors. This is your chance to gain critical feedback and possibly secure support for your venture.

Workshop Dates

  • 📍 Location: Atlassian - 341 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    💭 Theme: Developing and Refining your Social Enterprise Idea
    📅 Date: Wednesday, November 27th
    ⏰ Times: 4:40 PM to 7:45 PM

  • 📍 Location: Atlassian - 341 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    💵 Theme: Financial Literacy for Sustainable Growth
    📅 Date: Wednesday 22nd Jan, 2025
    ⏰ Times: 4:30 PM to 7:45 PM

  • 📍 Location: Atlassian - 341 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    🎙️ Theme: Public Speaking & Pitching + Improving your presentation skills
    📅 Date: Wednesday 26th Feb, 2025
    ⏰ Times: 4:30 PM to 7:45 PM

  • 📍 Location: Atlassian - 341 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    🛠️ Theme: Social Impact Measurement Essentials
    📅 Date: Wednesday 26th March
    ⏰ Times: 4:30 PM to 7:45 PM

  • 📍 Location: Atlassian - 341 George St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
    🏆 Theme: Shark Tank-style Pitching + Presenting your business ideas to potential investors
    📅 Date: Wednesday, 23rd April, 2025
    ⏰ Times: 4:30 PM to 7:45 PM

Sprint Application

Applications close 5:00 PM on November 10, 2024

FAQs

  • Our team of experienced facilitators will be running the workshops. All our staff have the relevant Working With Children's Check + Blue Cards. We will also be bringing along special guests for the sprint to talk on different topics!

  • The Sydney Young Social Entrepreneur Sprint is designed to fast-track young social entrepreneurs by equipping them with the essential skills, knowledge, and networking opportunities needed to launch and grow impactful social enterprises. Through a series of intensive workshops, participants will develop and refine social enterprise ideas, gain financial literacy, improve public speaking and pitching skills, learn the essentials of social impact measurement, enhance emotional intelligence, and participate in a Shark Tank-style pitching session.

  • If you require additional support between workshops, we offer group coaching sessions and one-on-one mentoring. Our program includes 10 x 60-minute group coaching sessions and 15 x 60-minute private mentoring sessions to ensure you receive ongoing guidance and assistance throughout the Sprint.

  • No, you do not need to have a business idea to apply. The Sprint is designed to help you develop and refine your business concepts. Whether you have an idea or are looking to explore potential opportunities, our workshops will support you in every stage of your entrepreneurial journey.

  • No! Thanks to our partnership with City of Sydney + Atlassian, we are able to provide these valuable sessions at no cost to participants. However spots are extremely limited and through application process only.

  • Absolutely! You are welcome to apply with a friend. Who knows, you might discover that you make great co-founders. Applying together can also provide additional motivation and support as you navigate the Sprint.

  • Once you’ve sent in your application, we may reach out to have a quick chat with you on your application and aspirations for the Sprint. After that, we’ll send you all the details you need to get started. Due to the high demand, if we can't have you in this cohort we’ll let you know too. Thanks for applying, and we can’t wait to see what you’ve got!

  • As long as you can make your way to the in-person sessions + fall in the age categories, you are more than welcome to apply!

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