What do the original founders of Country Road, Saba, Le Specs, Catch and Deals Direct have in common?
These industry legends are headlining Ragtrader's 'Breakfast of Big Ideas' on August 28, sharing first-hand insights into how they built some of Australia's most successful brands. From negotiating lucrative exits worth over $1 billion to creating household brands that have stood the test of time, the event will feature four powerful sessions unlocking their strategies.
The event is now officially sold out - to register for the waiting list, please email events@twodeforce.com.au.
The breakfast will be staged on August 28 at The State Library Of Victoria.
Keynote speakers include Country Road founder Stephen Bennett, Saba founder Joe Saba, Catch founder Gabby Leibovich and Le Specs founder Jack Gance, who will also join Adore CXO Nicole Clement, The Volte CD Kellie Hush and Ragtrader publisher Assia Benmedjdoub on stage.
PROGRAM
7.30am Registration
8.00am Welcome
8.10am The Entrepreneurs: Lessons in turning dreams into reality
How can entrepreneurs and designers turn their passion into a profitable enterprise? From scaling operations with limited capital to securing lucrative exits, this opening session provides audiences with a roadmap that covers the journey from brand launch to acquisition. Learn the strategies and tactics that catapulted some of Australia's most successful entrepreneurs to high net worth leaders.
8.35am The Disruptors: Lessons in blazing a trail in tech
Australian households commit over $63 billion in online purchases each year, with over 5.6 million adding products to cart each month. As digital disruption and innovation continues to sweep across the sector, eCommerce legends from emerging and existing businesses reveal the blueprint for building scalable businesses that deliver competitive advantage.
9.05am Breakfast is served. Time to network!
9.35am The Dealmakers: Lessons in the art of business development
M.J. Bale. P.E Nation. Sass & Bide. Rebecca Vallance. The investors behind some of Australia’s most celebrated fashion brands reveal their playbook for identifying and developing businesses. Offering tools that balance commercial outcomes with creativity, this session will unpack the decision-making processes of the industry’s biggest dealmakers.
10.00am The Pioneers: Lessons in building a fashion legacy
Discover how the visionary founders of retailers such as Saba and Country Road navigated through decades of evolving consumer behaviour to create Australia’s most iconic brands. This session will unearth insights into pivoting through industry challenges, leveraging opportunities for growth and building brand propositions that stand the test of time.
10.25am Closing address
10.30am Networking