Tom Dawkins
Co-Founder and CEO
StartSomeGood
Tom Dawkins is Co-Founder and CEO of StartSomeGood, a social enterprise which helps people design, launch and grow social impact projects.
StartSomeGood runs the Good Hustle social enterprise design course, StartSomeGood.com crowdfunding platform and impact accelerators and entrepreneur education programs for partners including Optus, ING, the United Nations Development Program and the City of Sydney.
Tom was previously the founder of youth non-prot Vibewire, rst Digital Communications Director for Ashoka in Washington DC and the founding Director of the Australian Changemakers Festival. He is a Director of the Centre for Social Impact and the Social Enterprise Council of NSW and the ACT (SECNA).
Title: Digital Transformation
Synopsis: In this discussion, we will look at the future of technology across industries, the role of technology in amplifying the greater good and the possibilities for education, work and people.
Date: 22nd of February 2023
Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Venue: Prest Theatre (University of Melbourne, FBE Theatre 1, Room G06) 111 Barry Street, Carlton 3053
Panelists: Chiraig Lodhia, Kristen Kelly, Luke Kerr, Catherine Newington
MC: Tom Dawkins
Date: 23rd of February 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Venue: The Woodward, Level 10 Law Building, Carlton VIC 3053
Finalists:
Jess McDonald, Founder of High Tees
Morris Misel, Advisory Board Member of Enabled.vip presents Dr Gary Allen
Kiana Mei, Youth Markets Melbourne
Jenni Harding, Founder and Managing Director Greatest Good
Nathan Lee, Co-Founder at Stint Community
Vonne Yang, Founder of InRo
Judges:
Liz Ellis, Strategic Communications & Engagement Specialist | Performance Leadership coach | Mentor| Consultant | NLP | DISC
Cameron Neil, Co-Founder Lend for Good and Red Hat Impact
Georgina Tilleyshort, Head of Client Services at Common Code
Phil Ore, Co-CEO and Chief Mentor of 25eight
Jonathan West, Partner/Auctioneer Nelson Alexander
Tom Dawkins, Co-Founder and CEO of StartSomeGood
Special Guests:
David Titeu, Founder and Director at Linkmate
Amanda Morgan, Director/Head of Research and Development - Fungi Solutions
MC:
Chloe Beavers, Experience Curator at Curate Space
Entertainment:
Elena Konikkos, Melbourne Musician and Singer
Art activity:
The Connect Project
Early Ethical Entrepreneur Pitch Judge
Date: 23rd of February 2023
Time: 11:30am to 12:30pm
Venue: Level 1, Theatre (Storey Hall), RMIT Building 16, 336/348 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panelists: Tenille Gilbert, Bianca Stern, Simon Fenech, Francesca Pinzone
Moderator: Tom Dawkins
Title: Social Enterprise Lessons
Synopsis: Hear from four experienced social entrepreneurs on the lessons learnt from setting up a social enterprise to keeping it going. Diving deep into the pitfalls, what worked and what didn't, how they diversified and what changes they had to make. Whether you are thinking of starting a social enterprise or transitioning to one, this segment will provide you with valuable insights directly from the founders of well-recognised social enterprises.