SSE acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are the First Peoples and Traditional Custodians of the lands and waterways of Australia. We pay respect to Elders past and present, as the original storytellers, innovators, and place-makers and together, celebrate the traditional sovereignty of these unceded lands.
NSW Small Business Month takes place each October and is an invitation to small businesses across NSW to put aside some time to work on their businesses, attend events that align with their special interests, and meet and network with other small business owners.
In the age of AI, it’s essential for small business to lean into technological change and build resilience through innovation. So in support of Small Business Month, SSE is excited to be hosting a free panel event from 5.30pm onWednesday 25 OctobertitledHow to Innovate to Lead with Industry 4.0 for Small Business Resilience.
Hosted by Co-Founder & Design Principal atNOA The Brandand SSE Training Facilitator,Martin Boehnel, guest panelists will share valuable insights into the small business and startup ecosystem and what it takes to not just survive in business in 2023, but to thrive.
Join us for canapes and networking from 5.30pm onWednesday 25 October. Panel discussion will run 6pm-7pm, with attendees encouraged to continue their conversations afterwards.
Key details
Date: Wednesday, 25 October Arrival: 5.30pm Panel: 6pm – 7pm (post-panel conversations encouraged) Venue: Sydney School of Entrepreneurship (Parquetry Hall), TAFE NSW, Building J, 651-731 Harris Street, Ultimo 2007
Martin Boehnel is an award-winning interdisciplinary learning designer, educator, facilitator, and serial entrepreneur. He has co-founded several hardware startups, worked in the design industry in Europe, China, New Zealand, and Australia, and taught human-centered design and innovation methods at multiple international universities for over 25 years. As a Training Facilitator his focus is on enhancing program design, development, and delivery, and delivering world-class training outcomes.
Danielle Owen Whitford is founder of Pioneera, a world-first solution founded in 2018 that uses artificial intelligence informed by evidence-based psychology to identify signs of burnout and provide tech-assisted early intervention. Pioneera's app won the social impact category of the 2022 Australian Good Design Awards and was recognised as a World Changing Idea by Fast Company in 2021.
Dr Joanne Jakovich is CEO and Co-founder of Humanacy, a new digital-physical puppet platform that nurtures human skills in children ages 3-7. She leads a proudly diverse team of creators, technologists, and innovators who have lived experience of disability and neurodivergence, and a deep passion for raising the Humanacy Generation. Prior to founding Humanacy, Joanne has been an award-winning educator and university academic in Asia and Australia.
Luke Fabish is a software engineer, 20+-year tech industry veteran, and co-founder of Digital Village, a national network of tech specialists that builds teams to help businesses effectively adopt new technologies and adapt to evolving customer needs. He’s passionate about how we can combine technical solutions and human potential to create truly special outcomes. Digital Village is on a mission to become Australia’s largest network of scalable technology teams.
About SSE
Established in 2016, SSE is a national, independent social enterprise providing innovative work-relevant skills training and learning pathways to diverse communities across NSW and beyond. We believe that entrepreneurship is a powerful catalyst for change, and our programs empower individuals with the skills needed to overcome barriers to employment and education, and in doing so create better futures for themselves and their communities.
Martin Boehnel is an award-winning interdisciplinary learning designer, educator, facilitator, and serial entrepreneur. He has co-founded several hardware startups, worked in the design industry in Europe, China, New Zealand, and Australia, and taught human-centered design and innovation methods at multiple international universities for over 25 years. As a Training Facilitator his focus is on enhancing program design, development, and delivery, and delivering world-class training outcomes.
Danielle Owen Whitford is founder of Pioneera, a world-first solution founded in 2018 that uses artificial intelligence informed by evidence-based psychology to identify signs of burnout and provide tech-assisted early intervention. Pioneera's app won the social impact category of the 2022 Australian Good Design Awards and was recognised as a World Changing Idea by Fast Company in 2021.
Dr Joanne Jakovich is CEO and Co-founder of Humanacy, a new digital-physical puppet platform that nurtures human skills in children ages 3-7. She leads a proudly diverse team of creators, technologists, and innovators who have lived experience of disability and neurodivergence, and a deep passion for raising the Humanacy Generation. Prior to founding Humanacy, Joanne has been an award-winning educator and university academic in Asia and Australia.
Luke Fabish is a software engineer, 20+-year tech industry veteran, and co-founder of Digital Village, a national network of tech specialists that builds teams to help businesses effectively adopt new technologies and adapt to evolving customer needs. He’s passionate about how we can combine technical solutions and human potential to create truly special outcomes. Digital Village is on a mission to become Australia’s largest network of scalable technology teams.
