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“Great way to kick-start the day – hearing stimulating ideas and meeting some great new people who are doing interesting work. Love the breakfast, too!” – Mish Sparks
“It was a very inspiring session today… you are NEVER alone, you will always have at least your inner strength to do whatever you want.” - Alex Morigaki
Innovation was not the only delicious thing on the menu at the third consecutive sold-out session of the 2010 fastBREAK innovation series. As soon as Chris Thé arrived with his Black Star Pastry treats a crowd of hungry fastBREAKers tucked into the mouthwatering quiches and jam-covered tarts – let’s just say there were no leftovers. Last Friday the Powerhouse Museum threw open its doors at 7:45am and the Boiler Room Mezzanine came to life with the energy of Sydney’s young busy bees mingling over a cup of tea and inspirational talks. The Vibewire crew assembled five fantastically eclectic speakers to answer to this month’s question, “Are you alone?” The responses were as diverse as they were inspiring. It’s no wonder this series has become so popular!
If you are one of those unfortunate ones who missed the fastBREAK session on 30th April, read on for the highlights.
1. Rebekah Campbell
Are you alone? – Yes, but also in control
Rebekah is the Founder and CEO of both Scorpio Music and Posse.com – a website used by fans to sell tickets to their favourite musicians’ concerts and gain commission. Money is then saved on advertising and everyone appears to be happy. She built the website, made the deals and partnerships, and surrounded herself with people to help create her business. Yet she didn’t have an investor. It wasn’t until she stepped back and realised that although she was alone in her business venture without an investor, she was in complete control of the decision-making. What was stopping her from raising the money she needed herself? The answer was nothing, and so she did. In April this year, Posse sold over $30, 000 tickets, a great success after only $12, 000 worth of tickets were sold the previous month. When you have realised that you may be alone but are always in control, then you can create results.
2. Alex Dore
Are you alone? – Not with better representation
There is an obvious age bias in Australian politics with most of the representatives in this country at least in their forties. There is this assumption that young people are inexperienced or too utopian or un-pragmatic to be involved in politics. Alex, a successful student in politics, would argue that this is untrue. Alex insists that the young people of today are more cosmopolitan and internationally-minded than the young people of yesterday. “Age is but an arbitrary number” and there is an urgent need for better representation of young people in Australian politics – to really give people of all backgrounds a fair go. Alex has made it his business to spruik the needs and concerns of Australian youth, at home and abroad.
3. Susy Pow
Are you alone? – Where there is passion, there are followers
Susy is the one-girl band behind Bird in the Hand zine shop in Newcastle. When Susy moved to Newcastle from Sydney she felt creatively isolated and alone. Nevertheless, she started her own zine shop online in her bedroom and then eventually left her job to open her own business. It was a lonely move until she made the call and people began coming out of the woodwork, ready to donate bits and pieces. For many people, once they hear a good idea, they will get behind it. If you are doing something that you are passionate about, everyone else becomes passionate as well. So although starting your business can be lonely at first, when you stand by your idea a community will grow around you.
4. Jye Smith
Are you alone? – Connected to a community, you are never alone
Everyone’s story is unique and sharing that story is the antidote to loneliness. Jye, the man behind A Digital Perspective, started out in the music management/events scene and then decided he wanted to keep bringing people together, but this time online. He focuses on people’s passion points and is about to launch a new website for adopted children so that they can share their stories and feel less alone in the world. There are never-ending possibilities with technology these days in bringing people together; when you are connected to a community, you are never alone.
5. Sophie Weldon
Are you alone? – Sharing your personal story can help you feel less alone
Sophie is the creator of the Stories are Everything Project, which includes a mobile space to view and record real stories. What began as a major work has become so much more. Sophie believes that sharing our personal stories can make us feel less alone in society. Just by listening to other people’s stories, we are making a difference. As she puts it, “you are on your own but you are never alone.”
A big thanks to all of the speakers for sharing their ideas and experiences. It’s fair to say that the verdict from this fastBREAK session is – we are NOT alone!
We look forward to hearing another 5 young masterminds as they take on the question “Are you satisfied?” at the next fastBREAK in May.
Tickets are already on sale so if you know what’s good for you, BOOK NOW
“It was a very inspiring session today… you are NEVER alone, you will always have at least your inner strength to do whatever you want.” - Alex Morigaki
Innovation was not the only delicious thing on the menu at the third consecutive sold-out session of the 2010 fastBREAK innovation series. As soon as Chris Thé arrived with his Black Star Pastry treats a crowd of hungry fastBREAKers tucked into the mouthwatering quiches and jam-covered tarts – let’s just say there were no leftovers. Last Friday the Powerhouse Museum threw open its doors at 7:45am and the Boiler Room Mezzanine came to life with the energy of Sydney’s young busy bees mingling over a cup of tea and inspirational talks. The Vibewire crew assembled five fantastically eclectic speakers to answer to this month’s question, “Are you alone?” The responses were as diverse as they were inspiring. It’s no wonder this series has become so popular!
If you are one of those unfortunate ones who missed the fastBREAK session on 30th April, read on for the highlights.
1. Rebekah Campbell
Are you alone? – Yes, but also in control
Rebekah is the Founder and CEO of both Scorpio Music and Posse.com – a website used by fans to sell tickets to their favourite musicians’ concerts and gain commission. Money is then saved on advertising and everyone appears to be happy. She built the website, made the deals and partnerships, and surrounded herself with people to help create her business. Yet she didn’t have an investor. It wasn’t until she stepped back and realised that although she was alone in her business venture without an investor, she was in complete control of the decision-making. What was stopping her from raising the money she needed herself? The answer was nothing, and so she did. In April this year, Posse sold over $30, 000 tickets, a great success after only $12, 000 worth of tickets were sold the previous month. When you have realised that you may be alone but are always in control, then you can create results.
2. Alex Dore
Are you alone? – Not with better representation
There is an obvious age bias in Australian politics with most of the representatives in this country at least in their forties. There is this assumption that young people are inexperienced or too utopian or un-pragmatic to be involved in politics. Alex, a successful student in politics, would argue that this is untrue. Alex insists that the young people of today are more cosmopolitan and internationally-minded than the young people of yesterday. “Age is but an arbitrary number” and there is an urgent need for better representation of young people in Australian politics – to really give people of all backgrounds a fair go. Alex has made it his business to spruik the needs and concerns of Australian youth, at home and abroad.
3. Susy Pow
Are you alone? – Where there is passion, there are followers
Susy is the one-girl band behind Bird in the Hand zine shop in Newcastle. When Susy moved to Newcastle from Sydney she felt creatively isolated and alone. Nevertheless, she started her own zine shop online in her bedroom and then eventually left her job to open her own business. It was a lonely move until she made the call and people began coming out of the woodwork, ready to donate bits and pieces. For many people, once they hear a good idea, they will get behind it. If you are doing something that you are passionate about, everyone else becomes passionate as well. So although starting your business can be lonely at first, when you stand by your idea a community will grow around you.
4. Jye Smith
Are you alone? – Connected to a community, you are never alone
Everyone’s story is unique and sharing that story is the antidote to loneliness. Jye, the man behind A Digital Perspective, started out in the music management/events scene and then decided he wanted to keep bringing people together, but this time online. He focuses on people’s passion points and is about to launch a new website for adopted children so that they can share their stories and feel less alone in the world. There are never-ending possibilities with technology these days in bringing people together; when you are connected to a community, you are never alone.
5. Sophie Weldon
Are you alone? – Sharing your personal story can help you feel less alone
Sophie is the creator of the Stories are Everything Project, which includes a mobile space to view and record real stories. What began as a major work has become so much more. Sophie believes that sharing our personal stories can make us feel less alone in society. Just by listening to other people’s stories, we are making a difference. As she puts it, “you are on your own but you are never alone.”
A big thanks to all of the speakers for sharing their ideas and experiences. It’s fair to say that the verdict from this fastBREAK session is – we are NOT alone!
We look forward to hearing another 5 young masterminds as they take on the question “Are you satisfied?” at the next fastBREAK in May.
Tickets are already on sale so if you know what’s good for you, BOOK NOW
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Related to country: Australia
“fastBREAK is like a 5-cornered ’soap-boxing ring’ where the contestants compete, not with each other but with convention.”
“fastBREAK is an extraordinary event that brings together bright young innovators and tomorrow’s leaders for a morning of fresh ideas, electric connections and inspired community. If you are interested in the future, and the next generation of talent, then you should be interested in fastBREAK.” - Vibewire’s Co-Director Mary Nguyen
The second installment of the 2010 fastBREAK innovation series last Friday brought together a keen and curious ensemble of young (and young at heart) peoples, all primed to mingle and be inspired. The Museum threw open its doors at 7:45am and the Mezzanine filled with sprightly fastBREAKers who had come to hear 5 young go-getters answer the question “Are you ready?” and to devour the fantastic breakfast spread turned on by Black Star Pastry. The Vibewire crew and their friends at the Powerhouse Museum had clearly done their homework in putting the event together. The vibe was laced with coffee-fuelled anticipation – we were all ready to fastBREAK!
To re-cap, the first ever fastBREAK was held in 2008 at the Vibewire Enterprise Hub in conjunction with the Australian Innovation Festival. That first meeting of minds was such a hit that Vibewire decided to team up with the Powerhouse Museum in 2010 to recreate fastBREAK as a monthly event giving young creatives and entepreneurs an opportunity to swap insights and make connections.
If you are one of those unfortunate ones who missed the fastBREAK session on 26th March, read on for the highlights. But first, ask yourself, are you ready?
1. Raul Alberto Caceres
Are you ready? to achieve your dreams.
Caceres is a social entrepreneur making a difference in the world. He has travelled the world as a Volunteer and by the power of a keyboard and mouse he has created projects with real-world results for some of the globe’s poorest communities. His advice:
1. The regular path isn’t always the one to follow
2. New challenges – find new ways to connect people and ask yourself, “how can I make my work sustainable?”
3. Take the leap
4. Burnt out? Apply what you have learned and know what you really want to do.
Caceres learnt to explore his options, challenge himself, focus on his talents and do the things that made him tick. Afterall, Caceres asks, “How much time is worth wasting, wondering if you are ready? How long would you take to follow your dreams and do what you love most?” and “How much do you listen to those who might think your ideas are crazy?”
2. Zac Zavos
Are you ready? to run your own business.
Based on his experiences, Zavos pointed out the challenges of running an online business. As Managing Director and co-founder of online company Conversant Media, Zavos duly noted that the US business model does not necessarily work in Australia. He recommends that it is not enough to start with just a good idea. You need a strong business focus. Today there is no capital cost but you need online traffic to your website, at all costs. This should be your focus. To get this, you need a savvy business person, a ‘tech’ person and a designer. Zavos stresses the importance of investing in great design. His advice for building a successful online business? Stick it out!
3. Monique Shafter
Are you ready? to challenge yourself.
Shafter is a presenter/reporter on ‘Hungry Beast’, the ABC’s current affairs TV show that deals with topical issues from various perspectives. Before joining the ‘Hungry Beast’ team, Shafter worked for FremantleMedia in programme development but did not feel completely challenged and so she searched elsewhere. In the end, Shafter had to ask herself if she was ready to sacrifice her life as she knew it in order to find the challenge she was craving. She had to leave Melbourne, her home town, to come to Sydney and journey down an alternate path. Are you ready to do the same?
4. Ruchir Punjabi
Are you ready? to trust yourself.
Ruchir is the Managing Director of Langoor Pty Ltd. Ruchir is doing what he does because he wants to and because he thinks he can do it better than others have. It’s important to ask yourself what is best for you. If everyone is going to be afraid of failure, nobody would do anything in this world? In the end, every time you fail, you learn and improve upon yourself, and it’s up to you to get up and start again.
5. Scott Drummond
Are You Ready? to become part of a community.
Scott explained that before joining a community, we need to be sure that we are ready and that we really understand what that entails. For one, do you know what you want from community and are you ready to sacrifice the time and energy that community demands. Technology can enable a community but it cannot create a community. Community is not something you can control. Scott described the emotional support that he received from the local cycling community, after he was hit by a bus whilst riding his bike, to demonstrate the give/take mentality of community.
Thanks to all of the speakers for sharing their ideas and experiences. We look forward to hearing the inspiring stories of another 5 young bright sparks as they take on the question “Are you alone?” at the next fastBREAK in April.
Set your alarm clock and BOOK NOW because fastBREAK sells out fast!
“fastBREAK is an extraordinary event that brings together bright young innovators and tomorrow’s leaders for a morning of fresh ideas, electric connections and inspired community. If you are interested in the future, and the next generation of talent, then you should be interested in fastBREAK.” - Vibewire’s Co-Director Mary Nguyen
The second installment of the 2010 fastBREAK innovation series last Friday brought together a keen and curious ensemble of young (and young at heart) peoples, all primed to mingle and be inspired. The Museum threw open its doors at 7:45am and the Mezzanine filled with sprightly fastBREAKers who had come to hear 5 young go-getters answer the question “Are you ready?” and to devour the fantastic breakfast spread turned on by Black Star Pastry. The Vibewire crew and their friends at the Powerhouse Museum had clearly done their homework in putting the event together. The vibe was laced with coffee-fuelled anticipation – we were all ready to fastBREAK!
To re-cap, the first ever fastBREAK was held in 2008 at the Vibewire Enterprise Hub in conjunction with the Australian Innovation Festival. That first meeting of minds was such a hit that Vibewire decided to team up with the Powerhouse Museum in 2010 to recreate fastBREAK as a monthly event giving young creatives and entepreneurs an opportunity to swap insights and make connections.
If you are one of those unfortunate ones who missed the fastBREAK session on 26th March, read on for the highlights. But first, ask yourself, are you ready?
1. Raul Alberto Caceres
Are you ready? to achieve your dreams.
Caceres is a social entrepreneur making a difference in the world. He has travelled the world as a Volunteer and by the power of a keyboard and mouse he has created projects with real-world results for some of the globe’s poorest communities. His advice:
1. The regular path isn’t always the one to follow
2. New challenges – find new ways to connect people and ask yourself, “how can I make my work sustainable?”
3. Take the leap
4. Burnt out? Apply what you have learned and know what you really want to do.
Caceres learnt to explore his options, challenge himself, focus on his talents and do the things that made him tick. Afterall, Caceres asks, “How much time is worth wasting, wondering if you are ready? How long would you take to follow your dreams and do what you love most?” and “How much do you listen to those who might think your ideas are crazy?”
2. Zac Zavos
Are you ready? to run your own business.
Based on his experiences, Zavos pointed out the challenges of running an online business. As Managing Director and co-founder of online company Conversant Media, Zavos duly noted that the US business model does not necessarily work in Australia. He recommends that it is not enough to start with just a good idea. You need a strong business focus. Today there is no capital cost but you need online traffic to your website, at all costs. This should be your focus. To get this, you need a savvy business person, a ‘tech’ person and a designer. Zavos stresses the importance of investing in great design. His advice for building a successful online business? Stick it out!
3. Monique Shafter
Are you ready? to challenge yourself.
Shafter is a presenter/reporter on ‘Hungry Beast’, the ABC’s current affairs TV show that deals with topical issues from various perspectives. Before joining the ‘Hungry Beast’ team, Shafter worked for FremantleMedia in programme development but did not feel completely challenged and so she searched elsewhere. In the end, Shafter had to ask herself if she was ready to sacrifice her life as she knew it in order to find the challenge she was craving. She had to leave Melbourne, her home town, to come to Sydney and journey down an alternate path. Are you ready to do the same?
4. Ruchir Punjabi
Are you ready? to trust yourself.
Ruchir is the Managing Director of Langoor Pty Ltd. Ruchir is doing what he does because he wants to and because he thinks he can do it better than others have. It’s important to ask yourself what is best for you. If everyone is going to be afraid of failure, nobody would do anything in this world? In the end, every time you fail, you learn and improve upon yourself, and it’s up to you to get up and start again.
5. Scott Drummond
Are You Ready? to become part of a community.
Scott explained that before joining a community, we need to be sure that we are ready and that we really understand what that entails. For one, do you know what you want from community and are you ready to sacrifice the time and energy that community demands. Technology can enable a community but it cannot create a community. Community is not something you can control. Scott described the emotional support that he received from the local cycling community, after he was hit by a bus whilst riding his bike, to demonstrate the give/take mentality of community.
Thanks to all of the speakers for sharing their ideas and experiences. We look forward to hearing the inspiring stories of another 5 young bright sparks as they take on the question “Are you alone?” at the next fastBREAK in April.
Set your alarm clock and BOOK NOW because fastBREAK sells out fast!
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Related to country: Australia
Are you ready?
Join us for a power breakfast of insights, innovation and inspiration – it’s food for thought.
The 2010 fastBREAK innovation series showcases fresh perspectives and provocative ideas from some of Sydney's brightest young thought leaders. Innovation is the staple of the fastBREAK menu. On the last Friday of each month from 7:45am-9am, the Powerhouse Museum's best-kept secret, the Boiler Room Mezzanine, comes to life with a flurry of fastBREAKing ideas and conversation. At each fastBREAK event, five sharp young industry leaders from various sectors tackle big questions with five-minute responses around themes of creativity, commercialisation, collaboration, connections and conversation. Following the five presentations, participants are invited to share ideas and experiences in conversations with the five speakers over breakfast.
At the next fastBREAK hear Monique Schafter (Hungry Beast, ABC), Scott Drummond (OPTUS, Creative Sydney), Zac Zavos (Conversant Media), Raul Alberto Caceres (Think-makers) and Ruchir Punjabi (Langoor) answer the question ‘Are you ready?’
This is a great opportunity for conversations outside the ordinary, for professionals from any industry to hear from emerging young entrepreneurs, and for young entrepreneurs to network with leaders from corporate and non-profit organisations. The fastBREAK program is insightful, multi-disciplinary, participatory and generative. fastBREAK gives young achievers a platform to share insights into their recent projects with an audience that has an appetite for innovation and craves change.
fastBREAK is a limited capacity event. Tickets to the launch event last month sold out in less than a week. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this leading edge conversation.
fastBREAK Dates and Topics for 2010
26 March: Are you ready?
30 April: Are you alone?
28 May: Are you satisfied?
25 June: What now?
Cost: $8 (incl. filter coffee, tea and pastries)
So hurry and book now: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/bookings/fastbreak.php
Join us for a power breakfast of insights, innovation and inspiration – it’s food for thought.
The 2010 fastBREAK innovation series showcases fresh perspectives and provocative ideas from some of Sydney's brightest young thought leaders. Innovation is the staple of the fastBREAK menu. On the last Friday of each month from 7:45am-9am, the Powerhouse Museum's best-kept secret, the Boiler Room Mezzanine, comes to life with a flurry of fastBREAKing ideas and conversation. At each fastBREAK event, five sharp young industry leaders from various sectors tackle big questions with five-minute responses around themes of creativity, commercialisation, collaboration, connections and conversation. Following the five presentations, participants are invited to share ideas and experiences in conversations with the five speakers over breakfast.
At the next fastBREAK hear Monique Schafter (Hungry Beast, ABC), Scott Drummond (OPTUS, Creative Sydney), Zac Zavos (Conversant Media), Raul Alberto Caceres (Think-makers) and Ruchir Punjabi (Langoor) answer the question ‘Are you ready?’
This is a great opportunity for conversations outside the ordinary, for professionals from any industry to hear from emerging young entrepreneurs, and for young entrepreneurs to network with leaders from corporate and non-profit organisations. The fastBREAK program is insightful, multi-disciplinary, participatory and generative. fastBREAK gives young achievers a platform to share insights into their recent projects with an audience that has an appetite for innovation and craves change.
fastBREAK is a limited capacity event. Tickets to the launch event last month sold out in less than a week. Don't miss your chance to be a part of this leading edge conversation.
fastBREAK Dates and Topics for 2010
26 March: Are you ready?
30 April: Are you alone?
28 May: Are you satisfied?
25 June: What now?
Cost: $8 (incl. filter coffee, tea and pastries)
So hurry and book now: http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/bookings/fastbreak.php
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