Founder Stories: International Women's Day

International Women's Day 2021: #ChooseToChallenge

In recognition of International Women's Day 2021, we will be celebrating the women in our TSL community by hosting a special Founder Stories session with some amazing female members.

Join us in this conversation as we chat about positive change and opening the dialogue around:

• women in tech and startups,
• "modern day" women, and
• the challenges, successes, and celebrations of female founders and female-led startups.

Individually, we're all responsible for our own thoughts and actions - all day, every day. We can all choose to challenge and call out gender bias and inequality. We can all choose to seek out and celebrate women's achievements.  Collectively, we can all help create an inclusive world.

From challenge comes change, so let's all #ChooseToChallenge.

Panellists Anita Baccam, Founder, anitaplanner With over 12 years’ of events experience, Anita has predominately worked within the financial services, tech, and startups spaces. She is currently the Head of Events at tech-focused co-working space, Tank Stream Labs and launched anitaplanner, an event consultancy business in May 2019. She is passionate about supporting the growth of the startup and tech communities through leading event management and delivering strategic and innovative events. In her down time, she enjoys reading, camping, and taking spontaneous road trips. She is also a lover of all things food, fine wine, single malt scotch, and the performing arts. Julie Demsey, Startup Advisor|Author|Mindset Coach|Clinical Hypnotherapist, http://juliedemsey.com Julie is a certified clinical hypnotherapist, transformational coach and business leader who has spent her career helping individuals and organizations grow and thrive. She understands firsthand the challenges faced by both entrepreneurs and corporations, having come to Australia from the Silicon Valley where she held leadership positions with various large companies and startups. Her unique combination of skills has made Julie a sought after speaker, facilitator, mentor and adviser for the Australian business community. Julie is passionate about working with people, groups and organisations to adapt their mindset for greater personal satisfaction and professional success.

Sarah Neill, Founder & CEO, Mys Tyler Sarah is a technology and startup powerhouse with more than 15 years driving marketing and innovation for major consumer technology brands across in-house and agency settings in the USA, UK, and Australia. Over the course of her career, Sarah has held senior leadership roles at mobile disrupters Boost Mobile and Mint Mobile, led multi-million-dollar agency accounts for marquee companies Telstra, Vodafone, and Samsung, and as a serial entrepreneur founded companies Doodad, A Relatively Unique Inc, and Mys Tyler. Sarah’s education includes an MBA (International Business) from Griffith University, a Bachelor of Commerce (Marketing) from Macquarie University, and a Certificate in Disruptive Innovation from Harvard BusinessBorn in Australia, Sarah is a global citizen, and has lived, worked, and traveled all over the world.

Moderated by:  Bradley Delamere, CEO, Tank Stream Labs Bradley is the CEO of Tank Stream Labs, a startup focused coworking community. As CEO, Brad grew the business from a small venture to be one of Australia’s largest startup hubs by creating an environment tailored for entrepreneurs. Brad has worked with many global companies helping them to navigate innovation agendas and challenges. Brad is seen as an industry leader in the Australian startup ecosystem. He is a mentor and coach to many startups.