According to a recent article from Perth Now, Perth is just five years away from becoming the next Silicon Valley. After a recent ‘explosion’ of startup events and interest in entrepreneurship, Western Australians are looking to tech to capitalize on new opportunities.
Perth Founder Institute directors, Dash Dhakshinamoorthy and Claire Robertson, believe that the city is “in a perfect position to take advantage of the push for entrepreneurship...The young generation is becoming tired of going to the office 9 to 5, they're more taken by the power of the internet, the power of what innovation can do to them and they all want to become part of the global economy”. At the Perth Founder Institute, local and international mentors will help Australian entrepreneurs do just that.
So what makes Perth such a hot location for entrepreneurs? According to Dhakshinamoorthy it's the close proximity to Asia and laidback lifestyle that provides unique opportunities and fuels creativity. He says that "It may be an expensive city, but it is a creative city, you need people to relax to become innovative.” To learn more about the Founder Institute and the opportunities offered in Perth, click here to read the full article on Perth Now.
If you are interested in founding a technology startup in Western Australia and could benefit from expert training and feedback, apply to the Perth Founder Institute today. Those who submit their application by January 20th will have the application fee waived ($50 USD) and are eligible for Founder Institute Fellowships.
