Les Delaforce (@lesdelaforce) 's Twitter Profile
Les Delaforce

@lesdelaforce

VC backed First Nations founder @Startup_WA board member, First Nations X board member, @DreamSpark_Co founder

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Why am I bullish Web3? When it comes down to it, it’s the talent that is in here. It’s young, it’s hungry and it’s not afraid to say no to a pay check. So what have I learned from these amazing people recently?

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Welcome to your web3 home in APAC 🌼 We are building a safe and inclusive space for all APAC-based builders, contributors or keen learners to leave their mark on web3. Here's our story: mirror.xyz/0xD65FA3BaB4f9…

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“Indigenous startups generally have a social impact focus, so it’s harder to raise venture capital because it takes a longer time for that startup to create a return on investment." - Les Delaforce, Minderoo Foundation nit.com.au/us-trip-to-dri…

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Make your business dreams a reality with our free Dream Venture Masterclasses, open to Indigenous entrepreneurs 📈 Apply now: dreamventure.com.au #Indigenous #Entrepreneurship

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The Western Australian innovation community, including our CIO Jennifer Halton, have joined forces in Boston this week for the 9th cohort of MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program program. The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) led program is part of a two-year project to accelerate the development of the State's innovation ecosystem.

The Western Australian innovation community, including our CIO Jennifer Halton, have joined forces in Boston this week for the 9th cohort of <a href="/MIT_REAP/">MIT Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program</a> program.

The <a href="/MIT/">Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)</a> led program is part of a two-year project to accelerate the development of the State's innovation ecosystem.
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The future of Aussie start-ups 🚀 Last night’s Dream Venture Masterclass finale saw pitches for an agriculture start-up, a regenerative seaweed business and an art technology concept receiving funding - to name a few.

The future of Aussie start-ups 🚀

Last night’s Dream Venture Masterclass finale saw pitches for an agriculture start-up, a regenerative seaweed business and an art technology concept receiving funding - to name a few.
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Kudos & Congratulations to all the deadly entrepreneurs & Dreamtime Ventures finalists thank you Les Delaforce for the invitation to be a mentor again ❤️ always an honour to spend time with these brilliant innovators & disrupters ❤️💛🖤dreamventure.com.au/entrepreneurs/

Kudos &amp; Congratulations to all the deadly entrepreneurs &amp; Dreamtime Ventures finalists thank you <a href="/LesDelaforce/">Les Delaforce</a> for the invitation to be a mentor again ❤️ always an honour to spend time with these brilliant innovators &amp; disrupters ❤️💛🖤dreamventure.com.au/entrepreneurs/
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We awarded grants to 10 Dream Ventures Masterclass entrepreneurs in partnership with UN Development after they pitched their vision for the future - not only for their own businesses - but also how they want to disrupt industries across Australia and the world 💥

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My reflections on Dream Venture: A global focus for Indigenous entrepreneurs with the UNDP and Citi. link.medium.com/MM46R7dpatb #Indigenous #startups #innovation #UnitedNations

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DEI - Diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace. Are we there yet? Perth Business leaders have their say at our most recent The West Australian - AIM WA CEO Voice. Justin Barnes BA-BCMS, MBA Les Delaforce Linda O'Farrell Jennifer Grove…lnkd.in/g_VjbYET

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📣 Our 2023 Explorer program is going to be bigger and better than ever before📣 We're doubling the intake for our next Explorer cohort to boost participation and support for angels and founders in regional and non-metro areas🤠 theaustralian.com.au/business/techn…

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A big thank you to the Minderoo Foundation Foundation for their ongoing support in providing 3 First Nations angel investors with the chance to immerse themselves in the world of angel investing through First Believers. Applications close Feb 19 bit.ly/3HjMAJW

A big thank you to the <a href="/minderoo/">Minderoo Foundation</a> Foundation for their ongoing support in providing 3 First Nations angel investors with the chance to immerse themselves in the world of angel investing through First Believers. 

Applications close Feb 19
bit.ly/3HjMAJW
Les Delaforce (@lesdelaforce) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The State of Australian Startup Funding 2022 is live containing a section dedicated to First Nations entrepreneurship and investment! Huge shout out to Cut Through and Folklore Ventures! Download the report👇australianstartupfunding.com #VentureCapital #StateofAusStartup #FirstNations

The State of Australian Startup Funding 2022 is live containing a section dedicated to First Nations entrepreneurship and investment!

Huge shout out to <a href="/cutthroughvc/">Cut Through</a> and <a href="/Folklorevc/">Folklore Ventures</a>! 
Download the report👇australianstartupfunding.com 

#VentureCapital #StateofAusStartup #FirstNations
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The Indigenous founder experience in Australia is changing. Follow the thread for the 5 key things to know and expert opinions on the most important areas for improvement. #StateofAusStartup Read more at: australianstartupfunding.com

The Indigenous founder experience in Australia is changing. Follow the thread for the 5 key things to know and expert opinions on the most important areas for improvement. #StateofAusStartup
Read more at: australianstartupfunding.com
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Join us for a yarn on how Web3 offers solutions through decentralisation, transparency, and social inclusion, making it possible to address ESG issues such as resource governance, market traceability, and marginalisation. Join us this Wednesday afternoon waweb3.org

Join us for a yarn on how Web3 offers solutions through decentralisation, transparency, and social inclusion, making it possible to address ESG issues such as resource governance, market traceability, and marginalisation. Join us this Wednesday afternoon waweb3.org
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So good to see this program, Dream Venture for #FirstNations mob go from strength to strength. Encouraging our mob to apply or share to your networks and share up to $200k in seed funding and with no equity stake in your business. #DreamVenture #FirstNations #Entrepreneurship

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Meet #DreamVentureMasterclass alumni, Jaynaya who has some advice for applicants!​ Are you ready to dream big with your business venture, meet mentors like Jaynaya, and pitch for your share of $200k? Apply for your place in the 2023 masterclasses today: dreamventure.com.au

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The entry deadline for the Australian Innovation Competition is fast approaching! If you have a great new idea or solution to solve society’s biggest challenges, then be sure to enter, $150,000 to be won. innovationcompetition.com.au #AUSIC23 #innovation #australianinnovation

The entry deadline for the Australian Innovation Competition is fast approaching!

If you have a great new idea or solution to solve society’s biggest challenges, then be sure to enter, $150,000 to be won.

innovationcompetition.com.au

#AUSIC23 #innovation #australianinnovation
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Submissions now open for SXSW Sydney Pitch 2024 closing 22 July. This year’s theme is ‘What’s Next’, reflecting the coming wave of technologies and the aspiration to seek solutions to some of the most pressing issues facing our world today. More info here: sxswsydney.com/participate/pi…