Welcome to the March edition of our Things of Note newsletter!
Last week we welcomed our Ballarat mentors who will be working with us on the Upstart Challenge Ballarat this year. Over a breakfast Networking and Training session led by Director Jenny Perks, mentors from a wide range of industry backgrounds spruced up their mentoring skills and understanding of working with young people in the Ballarat Upstart Challenge.
1. A Dash Of Entrepreneurship
Why Mailchimp refused $1 Billion - plus they discuss their decision not to change their name, read more here~ Business Insider
The Tinder for Mentoring - ThisAussie company founded in 2015 is now expanding into the UK, read all about their match making service here ~ Anthill
2. Upstart's Happenings
Upstart Challenge is open! We have new resources for busy educators who are part of the Upstart Challenge, find out more here
3. Thought Provoking Works
Laziness doesn't exist "But unseen barriers do. Recognising those barriers— and viewing them as legitimate — is often the first step to breaking 'lazy' behaviour patterns." writes Devon Price ~ Medium
Why we should treat algorithms like drugs - Both algorithms and drugs can have an enormous impact on human lives—the trick is in balancing the benefits and risks, read here ~ Quartz
4. Do Something To Challenge Yourself
There is No Time for Anything Else
“None of us are getting out of here alive, so please stop treating yourself like an after-thought. Eat the delicious food. Walk in the sunshine. Jump in the ocean. Say the truth that you’re carrying in your heart like hidden treasure. Be silly. Be kind. Be weird. There’s no time for anything else.” — Nanea Hoffman
5. Welcome New & Returning Geelong Sponsors
City of Greater Geelong - COGG has come back on board for 2019 and in exciting news we've aligned with them as our Clever & Creative Partner! Geelong is the only UNESCO City of Design in Australia and working with COGG we excited to offer our students the opportunity to work towards the City's community-led aspirations. Find out more about them here
Minds At Work - “We're Innovation Practitioners. We don’t just know the What and Why of innovation, we also know the How”. A big welcome back to sponsor Minds At Work and Jason Clarke to the Upstart community. Check them out here
Geelong Manufacturing Council - “Promoting the Geelong region as a dynamic and innovative manufacturing centre of the future”. We're thrilled to welcome back sponsor Geelong Manufacturing Council to the Upstart community. Check them out here
These fabulous organisations have shown their commitment, can we count on you support in 2019? Don’t miss out being part of our diverse network of future shapers and thought leaders! Get in touch to renew your sponsorship or find out more.
6. The Final Step Is The Garnish
This is very cool! Our concept “Rollie” is a hot composting system for primary schools that combines education with play, to keep food waste out of landfill and transform it into a valuable resource. From Studio Periscope in Melbourne check it out here
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