AFC presents Cofounder, Advisors or Fractional Support – What’s Your Startup’s Winning Formula?
Cofounder, Advisors or Fractional Support – What’s Your Startup’s Winning Formula?
Whether you're just getting started, building momentum, or pivoting to your next big move, one of the biggest strategic decisions you’ll face is who’s on your team. Should you go all in with a cofounder, tap into the insights of an advisor, or bring in experienced hands with fractional support?
At May’s Aussie Founders Club event, we’re unpacking this exact question: Cofounder vs Advisor vs Fractional — Which Option is Right for You? Our panel of seasoned founders and experts will break down the pros, cons, and key considerations to help you figure out what makes sense for your unique journey. It’s all about finding your winning formula.
📍 Event Details:
Date: Thursday, 22nd May
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Everest Engineering, Melbourne CBD
Food & Drinks: Provided by Everest Engineering 🍕🥂
Who Should Attend?
This event is perfect for founders, early-stage teams, startup leaders, and anyone supporting startups—whether you're looking for deep commitment, strategic input, or flexible support. If you're at a crossroads with team structure or thinking about how to scale smart, this conversation is for you.
🎤 Meet the Speakers:
Scotty Allen – Fractional Cofounder & Partner at Stack Team Ventures
Founder of The Product Bus and partner at Stack Team Ventures, Scotty brings years of experience helping startups accelerate through hands-on, high-impact support. He’ll share the value of fractional roles in getting startups unstuck, scaling fast, and staying lean.
Emily Grinton – Cofounder of Emanda
Emily has helped founders build companies with a clear path to exit. At Emanda, she partners with businesses aiming for acquisition or IPO, and she’ll dive into what kind of team structure best supports that journey - especially when time and outcomes are key.
Third Speaker – TBC
We’ve got another legend on the way. Stay tuned!
🏢 Our Venue Sponsor: Everest Engineering
We’re thrilled to be hosted by Everest Engineering, a world-class product development company that partners with startups to build, scale, and accelerate software products. With a deep focus on engineering excellence and collaboration, Everest Engineering helps founders bring ideas to life without the usual headaches of product development.
💡 Topic Sponsor: Stack Team Ventures
This conversation is proudly brought to you by Stack Team Ventures — your startup’s secret weapon when it comes to building capability fast. Whether it’s product strategy, design, or fractional leadership, Stack Team Ventures helps founders scale smart by matching you with proven talent that fits your stage and goals. They’re all about delivering the right support, at the right time, so you can keep moving forward.
🤝 What You’ll Get Out of It:
Real-world stories, practical takeaways, and fresh perspectives on how to assemble the right team for where you are — and where you're headed. Plus, a great chance to meet other founders, advisors, and operators who are building bold things in the Aussie startup scene.
🎟 RSVP Now:
Lock in your spot and join us for an evening of insights, connection, and a few cheeky drinks. Let’s keep backing each other and building brilliant Aussie startups together 🇦🇺🚀