The Month in Review: February
If you’re anything like us, you too are wondering where the last two months have gone! The shortest month of the year, was still filled to the brim.
And with that, we’re saying hello to March.
BCorp Breakfast Series
Ripple Surf Coast present BCorp Breakfast Series. Featuring the global B Corporation business movement and local BCorp businesses at different stages of their journey. At each of the upcoming breakfasts, you will hear from panellists, sharing their insights, stories, and answering questions about the process of becoming a certified B Corporation.
On Thursday 17th of March, guest speakers will include Shasta O’loughlin from Rip Curl, Richard Bolus from Bellroy, and Liz Volpe from Project Gen Z. See you there!
In your ears
The Start Up Nation Podcast
“The question is, can a startup have too many shareholders?”
“I think you really need to reframe the question. Who is actually in the room with you and are they adding value? And what does that value look like?”
Recently Anthony Curtin sat down to chat with Arin Vahanian from Polo Tax, to discuss the role shareholders play in any growing business.
The a16z Podcast
M&A, Before and After: What Founders Need To Know.
This podcast did a lap around the ML office. This episode covers the mindsets and frameworks founders should consider when navigating the mergers and acquisitions process.
The Brewers Lunch
Brewers Lunch Gold Coast
There are only a handful of tickets left to the next Brewers Lunch being held in Surfers Paradise this Friday the 11th of March. Enjoy a 3 course meal, comedy from Shayne Hunter, keynote presentation from Gold Medallist Paralympian Rowan Crothers and of course a crowd favourite brew courtesy of Madocke Brewing Company. A fun-filled networking event in support for CPL - Choice, Passion, Life.
Brewers Lunch Melbourne
After a hiatus the Brewers lunch is returning to Melbourne. Being held on Friday 11th of March at Cargo Hall in South Wharf. Beer will be supplied by Kaiju! Beer, comedy, and a 3-course meal for you to enjoy and share with others. This event will be raising funds and awreness for the Save A Childs Heart charity.
Blackbird Giants
It’s that time of year again. Blackbird’s applications have opened for the fourth cohort of Giants. If you have a great idea or taking your first steps as a founder, apply for the chance to be mentored by some of the best businesses and impact investors. Applications close March 15th.
Spotlight*
Our February Spotlight is on Paige Fry.
ML: What is your role?
PF: EA and office all rounder
ML: How long have you been at Merton Lawyers?
PF: I started working at Merton Lawyers in 2019.
ML: How would you describe the Merton Lawyers office?
PF: Dynamic!
ML: What are you reading, watching, or listening to at the moment?
PF: Currently reading Duma Key, by Stephen King. Would recommend if you love a good paranormal thriller.
ML: Someone worth following on social media?
PF: Merton Lawyers LinkedIn 😉
ML: What is a 2022 goal you have for yourself?
PF: Travel is on the list now there is a light at the end of the covid tunnel.
ML: What is something you have recently learnt?
PF: Sub-par bass guitar skills.
ML: If you could be any fictional character, who would you choose?
PF: That’s a tough one. First to come to mind, any character in Harry Potter that doesn’t have to fight a dementor.
ML: Tell us something that might surprise us about you!
PF: I can play the Saxophone.
ML: If you had an endless supply of one thing, what would it be?
PF: Money would be too predictable wouldn’t it…
