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Pitching for Emerging Entrepreneurs

Where
Western Sydney University
Western Sydney University
Westmead Innovation Quarter, 160 Hawkesbury Road, Westmead
Building EEa, Janice Reid Pavilion, WSU Parramatta South Campus Parramatta NSW 2150
When

Wednesday 8 March 2023 from 2pm to 4pm

Cost

Free

In partnership with Western Sydney University, six students displaying entrepreneurial talent will be selected to develop and deliver a pitch for a brand new business idea to an esteemed panel of judges.

The judges are the successful businesswomen Vanessa Stoykov, Eve Crestani and Grace Lillian Lee. Each student will be given live feedback as part of the session to an audience of Western Sydney students.

Judging panel:

Vanessa Stoykov is a money educator and the CEO of an international award-winning financial education media company called Evolution Media Group. With more than 27 years in the financial services industry, Vanessa is a well-recognised money expert, regularly commentating on media platforms across Australia and internationally, sparking courageous conversations about money through engaging storytelling.

Eve Crestani is a judge of the Ethnic Business Awards with 30 years experience as a non-executive director and business consultant.

Grace Lillian Lee won the inaugural Carla Zampatti Award for Excellence in Leadership and is the founder of First Nations Fashion and Design.

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