Ragtrader is bringing its sold-out 'Breakfast of Big Ideas' to Melbourne - with the launch lineup including some of the industry’s biggest legends.
Register to attend the breakfast here before registrations close. More sessions announced soon!
Country Road founder Stephen Bennett, Saba founder Joe Saba and Le Specs co-founder Jack Gance will join Australian media legend Kellie Hush, CX pioneer Nicole Clements and publisher Assia Benmedjdoub on stage.
Deals Direct founder Paul Greenberg and Catch co-founder Leibovich will also share their secrets to success over a premium breakfast at the State Library of Victoria on August 28, alongside Hotsprings founder Wassim Gazal and Briskin Investments founder David Briskin.
The event concept launched this year with a sold-out breakfast featuring C-Suite leaders in Sydney. A preview of the Melbourne sessions is below.
The Pioneers: Lessons in building a fashion legacy
Country Road founder Stephen Bennett and Saba founder Joe Saba
Discover how two visionaries navigated through decades of evolving consumer behaviour and industry dynamics to create Australia’s most iconic fashion brands. Country Road founder Stephen Bennett and Saba founder Joe Saba share their journey into building enduring retail legacies, diving deep into the opportunities and challenges they faced along the way. This uplifting session will unearth insights into innovation, resilience and leadership through the story of how a pair of creative minds made Australian fashion history.
The Entrepreneurs: Lessons in turning dreams into dollars
Le Specs founder Jack Gance
How can entrepreneurs and designers turn their passion into a profitable enterprise? From developing a creative vision and business plan to scaling operations with limited capital, Le Specs founder Jack Gance and a surprise guest discuss their fashion ventures from concept to acquisition. In providing their roadmap to success in this highly competitive sector, they will impart strategies for creating and sustaining strategic advantages, navigating market challenges and securing lucrative exits.
The Dealmakers: Lessons in the art of business development
Hotsprings co-founder Wassim Gazal and Briskin Investments founder David Briskin
M.J. Bale. P.E Nation. Sass & Bide. Rebecca Vallance. Between them, Hotsprings co-founder Wassim Gazal and Briskin Investments founder David Briskin have invested in some of the country’s most prominent fashion labels, shaping the landscape of Australian retail and beyond. Leveraging decades of industry experience, they will share their expertise in business development, offering tools for balancing commercial outcomes with innovation and creativity. In a sector where change is the only constant, audiences will also discover how to identify emerging opportunities.
The Disruptors: Lessons in blazing a trail in tech
Deals Direct founder Paul Greenberg and Catch co-founder Gabby Leibovich
Australian households commit over $63 billion in online purchases each year, with over 5.6 million adding products to cart each month. Renowned for founding some of the country’s biggest online platforms and managing a portfolio of disruptive digital ventures, Catch co-founder Gabby Leibovich and Deals Direct founder Paul Greenberg have an unrivalled knack for eCommerce success. Discover their outlook for the sector and approach to building scalable business models that harness technology, strategic growth and innovation for competitive advantage.
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