On October 30th, the Future Minds Forum 2024 brought together a dynamic assembly of startup founders, investors, and industry professionals at Precinct Brewing, Gold Coast. Organised by RedeMont, in collaboration with key sponsors WMS Tax & Advisory, Puzzle Advisory, and Calab.ai, this inaugural event set the stage for meaningful connections, cutting-edge discussions, and the collective pursuit of innovation.
Key Takeaway Points:
- The Future Minds Forum 2024, hosted at Precinct Brewing Gold Coast on 30 October, brought together a vibrant mix of startup founders, investors, and industry professionals.
- Organised by RedeMont with sponsorship from WMS Tax & Advisory, Puzzle Advisory, and Calab.ai, the event aimed to foster meaningful connections and forward-thinking discussions on latest trends, market challenges and opportunities unique to Queensland’s tech sector.
- The theme, “Shaping Tomorrow’s Innovations Today,” emphasised the role of private capital in driving transformative growth within the tech industry.
- The event featured a prominent lineup of venture capital funds, including Jason Atkins (Cake Equity), Jason Fielding (Voice Capital), Ryan Holsheimer (Admiralty Capital Group), Stefan Knight (Antler), Jess Street (WMS), Stew Glynn (TEN13), Nick Capell (QIC), Fee Lal (Tidal Ventures), Elli Hanson (Side Stage Ventures), and Zach Burridge (RedeMont).
A vision for the future: Shaping tomorrow’s innovations today
Guided by the theme “Shaping tomorrow’s innovations today,” the forum emphasised the power of private capital in driving transformative growth within the tech landscape. The evening was rich with insights as industry veterans shared their experiences on navigating market complexities, accessing capital, and staying ahead in a fast-evolving tech scene. These discussions not only highlighted emerging opportunities but also underscored the critical role of collaboration across sectors to build resilient, future-ready companies.
Inspiring speakers and engaging panel discussions
The fireside chat and panel discussions were key highlights facilitated by Guy Cosgrove (RedeMont). The speakers unpacked the latest trends in venture capital, private equity, and tech investments. Topics ranged from managing rapid growth and adapting to regulatory shifts to the opportunities and challenges unique to Queensland’s tech sector. Audience members were treated to an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the journey of scaling startups and the impact of early-stage funding on tech innovation.
Future Minds Forum featured a stellar lineup of speakers, including Jason Atkins (Cake Equity), Jason Fielding (Voice Capital), Ryan Holsheimer (Admiralty Capital Group), Stefan Knight (Antler), Jess Street (WMS), Stew Glynn (TEN13), Nick Capell (QIC), Fee Lal (Tidal Ventures), Elli Hanson (Side Stage Ventures), and Zach Burridge (RedeMont). Each speaker brought unique perspectives to the forum, engaging the audience with stories of innovation, founder resilience, and growth.
Thanks to our speakers and sponsors
A heartfelt thank you to our speakers, whose expertise and openness made this event truly special. The Future Minds Forum would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, WMS Tax & Advisory, Puzzle Advisory, and Calab.ai, each of whom is committed to advancing tech and investment opportunities in our region.
A new chapter for RedeMont
The Future Minds Forum also marked a significant milestone for our firm as we were able to share our rebrand to RedeMont to an event of significant scale for the first time, representing our dedication to fostering innovation and investing in the future of our community. We’re proud to take this step alongside such an inspiring and engaged network of clients, partners, and industry pioneers.
Looking ahead
Future Minds Forum 2024 was a resounding success, energising the Gold Coast community with fresh ideas and collaborative spirit. We’re excited to build on this momentum and continue creating events that drive positive change in the tech and investment landscape.
Thank you to everyone who attended. We look forward to seeing you at the next Future Minds event.
VENTURE CAPITAL FUNDS OVERVIEW
| Speaker | Company | Sector Focus | Round | Investment Size | Notable Investments |
| Ryan Holsheimer | Admiralty Capital | All | Pre-Seed to Series A | $200k – $5M | Various |
| Jason Atkins | Cake Equity / Torus Ventures | Technology | Pre-Seed to Series B | Varies | Startmate, Milkdrop, Cloutly, Whyhive |
| Felicia Lal | Tidal Ventures | All | Pre-Seed to Series A | $1M – $3M | Shippit, Frankie One or Sonder |
| Nick Cappel | QIC | Technology | Seed to Series B | $1M – $5M | Matched funding to various venture capital funds |
| Stew Glynn | TEN13 | Technology | Seed to Series A | $200K – $5M | Go1, Me&U, Atelier, Qsic |
| Stefan Knight | Antler | All | Seed to Series C | $200K – $5M | Various |
| Jason Fielding | Main Sequence Ventures/Voice Capital | Deep Tech / AI / Entertainment | Seed to Series C | $1M – $5M | V2food |
| Elli Hanson | Side Stage Ventures | All | Pre-Seed to Seed | $500k – $1M | Leonardo AI |
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