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Cue the RECAP - LiftHER Grant Pitch Night APAC! Step into the limelight and relive the captivating moments from our incredible event sponsored by F5 Collective. From the initial spark of ambition to the radiant glow of achievement, the stage was ignited by nine extraordinary projects driven by passion and purpose. In a captivating showcase of innovation, three standout projects emerged triumphant - OVUM. Technology, Urban Farmer TV, La Foundary, claiming a combined prize of $40,000 courtesy of our program sponsors AsiaPay Capital We also received an incredible amount of community power from all over APAC in the form of almost 12000 votes for all our nine projects. But the thrill doesn't stop there! All nine projects have now taken flight on our crowdfunding platform & are ready to take in your participation in the global impacts they have set out to create. Check them out ---> https://lnkd.in/gr7m3hZt Thank you to each and everyone for making this program and the Pitch Night a firestorm of support and unity. We are truly grateful. Tenang AI | Missing Perspectives | Petalife | SISTERWOULD | Sinaya Cup | OncoRevive | Dr. Samira Sadeghi | Salma Dias Saraswati | Floriye Elmazi | Rina G. | Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks | Irene Tsang | Audrey Tangonan | Anh Van | Hiu Tek Wu | Ariella Heffernan-Marks | Eugene Siu | Anna Beatriz Suavengco #funding #grant #empowerwomen #kickstarter #Australia #startup #businesstips #businesscoach #womeninbusiness #entrepreneur #smallbusiness #femaleentrepreneur

Had the absolute honor of attending the Women Leaders in Trade forum at Government House in Victoria yesterday, hosted by Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC. It was a privilege to meet Victoria’s 30th Governor and the second woman to hold this esteemed position. Prior to her appointment, Professor Gardner made history as the first woman President and Vice-Chancellor of Monash University. Her extraordinary career in academia and leadership exemplifies the transformative impact of women in leadership roles. We discussed the critical importance of equal representation across government, business, and trade sectors, emphasizing how such inclusivity fosters comprehensive economic and societal benefits. This event followed an earlier roundtable where I had the honor of contributing to discussions on how to empower more women in trade and support their expansion into China. Building on those dialogues, yesterday’s event centered on actionable insights sharing, with an expert panel moderated by Ema Lawrence highlighting the promising prospects within the Chinese market and tips of doing business in China. Some takeaways includes: ✨Act swiftly, remain agile: The Chinese market evolves rapidly, requiring prompt and flexible business strategies and actions ✨Find the right people: Partner with knowledgeable local talents to ensure cultural alignment, effective communication and market insight ✨Stay open minded and curious: Surround yourself with people who always want to learn ✨Build your unique brand value: Establish a distinct brand identity to stay ahead of competition The discussion also highlighted the remarkable rise of women entrepreneurs in China’s economy. Women are not only fueling job creation and boosting productivity but also reshaping market trends in profound ways. Here’s one compelling example shared by the panel - for years, red wine dominated the wine industry in China, as male business leaders traditionally preferred it for business functions. However, with the growing presence of female entrepreneurs, a fascinating shift has emerged - white wine is experiencing exponential growth! This shift exemplifies how women’s influence is reshaping industries and creating new opportunities along the way. A heartfelt thank you to Global Victoria and Australia China Business Council for organizing such an insightful event. It reinforced the importance of championing women’s roles in trade and global markets. At LIFTWOMEN® Group, as we continue to empower women entrepreneurs and create growth opportunities with access to capital and network, dynamic markets like China remain rich with potential. By bridging the gap and fostering connections, we can ensure sustainable growth and innovation for our community. Looking forward to working closely with Global Victoria in 2025 in empowering women in trade. Fiona Letos | Ema Lawrence | Virginia Birrell | Christie Ding #lifther #liftwomen #womenintrade

🎉 We’ve hit 1 MILLION views! 🔥 Our #LiftHER Grant Challenge is making waves again, going viral and connecting countless women entrepreneurs across APAC. In just two weeks, we’ve reached over 1M views and already received close to 100 applications! 🚀 As the momentum keeps growing, we couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Dr Zoë Condliffe to the LIFTWOMEN family as our new Program Manager. Dr. Zoë will lead the development and implementation of our upcoming LiftHER Program, poised to become one of the leading initiatives for women entrepreneurs in APAC. 🌟 Zoe is data activist, gender advocate, and champion for female entrepreneurship, Zoë brings an incredible depth of expertise to LIFTWOMEN. Recognized as the 2024 Data Leader of the Year by Women in Digital and Victorian Honour Roll of Women , she combines her passion for storytelling, data, and feminist advocacy to create environments where women-led ventures thrive. As the Founder & CEO of She's A Crowd, Zoë leads the world’s largest geospatial database of gender-based violence, shaping policies on gender equity and public safety. Her work has earned prestigious accolades, including the Telstra Best of Business Award National Winner and the Tech Diversity Award. 🌟 LiftHER Webinar: Zoë will be hosting an exclusive LiftHER Grant Challenge Webinar to answer all your questions and share actionable tips to ACE your applications. She’ll be joined by: 🌟 Dr Ariella Heffernan-Marks, Founder of OVUM. Technology (Australia), LiftHER Grant Challenge 2024 Best Project Award Winner 🌟 Eugene Siu, Founder of Petalife (Hong Kong), LiftHER Grant Challenge 2024 APAC Top finalist Both founders have gone on to win multiple national and regional awards, and will share their firsthand experiences with the program, along with insider tips on how to make your application stand out. 💡 Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with and learn from these amazing , and take your application to the next level. 🚀 Register for Webinar: https://lnkd.in/gQcD3-2a 👉 If you haven’t yet, apply now for the LiftHER Grant Challenge and join us in this incredible journey to empower women-led businesses! 🚀 Apply for the LiftHER Grant Challenge 2025: https://lnkd.in/gYBfrf6K APAC Program Sponsor: AsiaPay | AsiaPay Capital #LiftHER #EmpoweringWomen #WomenEntrepreneurs #GenderEquality #Innovation #Webinar #GrantsForWomen #liftwomen

I'm still on a high from last Friday's UQ Ventures LEADHERs RISE event celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship Day... Being named a Finalist in the Community Award was the cherry on top! An incredible gathering honouring the courage and innovation of female founders who are breaking barriers and shaping the future of entrepreneurship. A special thank you to the key sponsors of the day including AsiaPay, LIFTwomen® Group and UQ Ventures Momentum Accelerator program in partnership with QIC’s Venture Capital Development Fund for their invaluable support in advancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem here in Queensland. As Entrepreneur in Residence at Momentum Accelerator, it's a privilege to work alongside this amazing cohort of women who are revolutionising industries and redefining leadership. My deepest gratitude to all who joined us, celebrated and supported the vital role of women in entrepreneurship. Let's continue to champion progress and empowerment together! 💪 #WomensEntrepreneurshipDay #LEADHERsRISE #Innovation #Empowerment #MomentumAccelerator Yazz Krishna Beth Lawrance Chloe Budd Hannah Spilva Voulla Fronis Emily Price Liz Morgan Liz Henderson Rebecca Murray Alexandra French Briana Cicchelli Fleur Madden Kirsty Jackson Shivani Gupta CSP Emily Diamond

🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated #LiftHER APAC Grant Challenge 2025 is now open for applications! Many women put their dreams on hold due to a lack of funding. At LIFTwomen® Group , we're here to change that. Our mission is to empower women across borders and bring inspiring female founders closer together. In partnership with AsiaPay Capital , we’re back for a second year to support visionary female founders in the Asia-Pacific region who are ready to make a lasting impact. 🌏 We’re looking for 9 trailblazing women working on projects in one of these three areas: 🌟 Sustainable Future 🌱 🌟 Social Impact 🌍 🌟 Digital Innovation & E-Commerce 💻 If that sounds like you, this challenge is your moment! What’s in Store for You: 💡 8-Week Business and Crowdfunding Pre-Accelerator Program: Personalized mentorship, business development insights, and practical guidance to help you build a sustainable and successful business and crowdfunding project. 💰 $40,000 in Grants: Pitch on a global stage for a chance to win equity-free funding and bring your project to life. ✈️ Trip to Melbourne: Finalists will be flown in for an unforgettable Grand Pitch Night, where you’ll present your project to industry experts, a large audience, and potential investors. 📲 Crowdfunding & Fundraising Support: Access the tools, insights, and resources needed to launch a successful reward-based crowdfunding campaign. 📣 Media & Marketing Support: Amplify your project’s reach with expert media and marketing assistance. 🎓 Exclsuive free access to FoundED, an online course curated by our program partner Scale Investors Pty Ltd, designed to equip founders with essential capital market knowledge and fundraising skills. 🤝 Mentorship & Pitch Coaching: Learn from experienced coaches across APAC, alongside a stellar lineup of mentors, judges and our ecosystem partners. This isn’t just an application - it’s a chance to elevate your project on a global stage and join a supportive community and ecosystem that believes in your vision and champions your journey. ✨ Take the leap and APPLY NOW - this could be the big break you’ve been waiting for! 🔗 Apply Now: www.lifther.liftwomen.com A huge thank you to our APAC program sponsor, AsiaPay Capital for empowering us to continue driving financial inclusion and supporting women entrepreneurs across Asia for the second year. #LiftHER #LiftWomen #FemaleFounders #WomenEmpowerment #BusinessFunding #Grants #Startups #Melbourne #ImpactProjects #Innovation #Sustainability #SocialImpact #DigitalCommerce

Meet the Award-Winning Game-Changing #LiftHER 2024 Cohort! 🏆 🏅OVUM. Technology by Dr Ariella Heffernan-Marks 🏅La Foundary by Anh Van 🏅Urban Farmer TV by Anna Beatriz Suavengco 🏅Petalife by Eugene Siu 🏅SISTERWOULD by Rina G. and Floriye Elmazi 🏅Tenang AI by Salma Dias Saraswati 🏅OncoRevive by Samira Sadeghi 🏅Sinaya Cup by Audrey Tangonan 🏅Missing Perspectives by Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks These powerhouse women from the Asia-Pacific region have set the bar high with ventures transforming communities and industries. Now, it’s your turn! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce that applications for the 2025 LiftHER Grant Challenge will open very soon. Step up, pitch your bold ideas on a global stage, and compete for a chance at US$100,000 in grant funding, scholarship, mentorship, media and marketing support and more. This is your moment to lead the change! Stay tuned for important updates! 📣 Special thanks to our APAC Program Sponsor AsiaPay Capital #founder #womenempowerment #businessfunding #funding #studentcontest #studentcompetition #grants #money #makemoney #startups #university #businesscompetition #melbourne

🔈 12 trailblazing #Victorian #fintech companies are in Singapore this week to be part of another incredible lineup at the Singapore FinTech Festival! It’s no secret that Singapore stands out as a global financial centre and services hub. Moreover, Southeast Asia’s digital economy transformation will have a profound impact on #commerce and the #digital financial services needed to meet demand from increasingly connected, regionally integrated and affluent consumers. By 2030, the consumer market alone could reach USD4 trillion. Victoria is well positioned to collaborate and realise these opportunities across the region. #Melbourne is home to more than 330 fintech start-ups of Australia’s ~800 (and 5 of Australia’s 13 fintech unicorns!), with a fintech talent pool outperforming jurisdictions across the APAC region in software development, including some of the largest number of professionals with expertise in programming languages. Victoria is proud to be a partner in action on the #TeamAustralia pavilion (#5F35, Hall 5, Singapore Expo). Come meet the innovative Victorian companies: AUDD - Australian Digital Dollar 🏎️💨blockchain agnostic stablecoin increasing the speed of financial transactions without compromising on trust Day By Day 📋 elevating protection of RWA (real world assets) via blockchain-enabled hyper-personalisation and on-demand insurance FrankieOne 🕵🏻driving unified onboarding and fraud reduction/management by simplifying KYC, AML and fraud processes IDmeta Group 🔐 boosting security via end-to-end identity verification solutions and government data source validation LIFTwomen® Group 🤝Australia and Asia's first female-focused crowdfunding platform to turbocharge starting and scaling their businesses litecard 💳 redefining the mobile wallet customer experience through a one-stop solution ProductCloud☁️streamlining financial production information management via a cloud-based SaaS open banking solution Stanchion Payment Solutions ⚡making payments change easy for banks and financial institutions via a global PayTech solution Tanggram 📈 driving smart wealth creation by empowering individuals to build wealth through their everyday activities Thriday 💼 helping business owners remove human tasks and errors and generate more efficiency in business finances Yondr Group 🌐 addressing complex capacity demands as a global developer, owner, and operator of hyperscale sustainable data centers YepAI ✨ generative AI transforming business operations, enhancing sales and elevating the customer service experience The Victorian Government is delighted to support these businesses expand into the region via this initiative and collaboration with Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade). Reach out to Jason Fuller for a conversation about how we can support your growth ambitions with Southeast Asia🌏🚀 Cecilia | Trent | Irawan | Michael | Benjamin | Global Victoria | Helen |

I couldn't be more proud to represent Victoria's fintech sector on the global stage for the second year, joining Australia's best and brightest at Asia's largest fintech festival in Singapore. The first day at #SFF has been incredible - the energy, cutting-edge technology, and the exceptional potential of Southeast Asia are truly mind blowing. Excited to meet partners and leaders who are keen in driving financial inclusion for women and SME in Asia. Great catching up our amazing partners AsiaPay and Labamu who are making significant strides in digital payment solutions and business management tools in Asia. If you're attending, come visit us at The Australia Pavillion 5F35, I'd love to connect. At LIFTwomen® Group, we offer pioneering solutions to bridge the financial gap for women-owned businesses across the Asia-Pacific region. Looking forward to connect and create positive social impact and sustainability together. My biggest shout out to Global Victoria, FinTech Australia and Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) for your incredible support in our international expansion and organzing this incredible delegation! Jason Fuller | Troy Toohey | Betty Sun-Lucas | Mika Miravite-Aure, MBA | Brandon Saputra | Kendall D.

Are you a Woman in E-Commerce ready to scale your business globally? Join us for a game-changing workshop brought to you by AliExpress Australia and LIFTwomen® Group! This exclusive event is crafted for ambitious women in eCommerce who are ready to LEVEL UP, connect with visionary leaders, and make a lasting impact in the digital marketplace. Our featured speakers include Jehan Ratnatunga, Co-Founder & VP of Strategy & Growth at Who Gives A Crap, who combines innovation, social impact, and—yes—even toilets! With experience spanning the Boston Consulting Group, co-founding the non-profit Ripple.org, and contributing to strategy at YouTube, Jehan brings invaluable insights to the stage. We’ll also hear from Irene Tsang, Founder and CEO of LIFTwomen® Group, and Kit Wan Maggie Yau, Government Relations & Account Director at AliExpress—each bringing their expertise and passion for supporting women entrepreneurs and expanding eCommerce globally. Moderated by Frances Goh, Head of Community at One Roof and finalist of the Asia-Australian Game-Changer Award, this workshop is a fantastic opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired by women who are transforming the eCommerce landscape. The event is free to join, but Early Bird tickets are already sold out—so get in quick and secure your spot now! RSVP here > https://lnkd.in/gmDbCMBT #WomenInEcommerce #FemaleFounders #AliExpress #LiftWomen #GlobalBusiness #Entrepreneurship #WomenEmpowerment #ScaleYourBusiness #DigitalInnovation #MelbourneEvent #EcommerceGrowth #NetworkAndGrow #BusinessLeaders #WomenSupportingWomen #ecommerce #onlineentrepreneur

Thrilled to be hosting the '#Women in #eCommerce: Scaling Global Businesses workshop with AliExpress Australia and Lift Women' on Wednesday, 20th November at AliExpress HQ in Melbourne! This exclusive, invite-only event is crafted for Australia #women entrepreneurs at every stage, whether you’re just starting out or scaling up. Join us to: • Gain insights from wonderful women who’ve successfully launched and scaled their businesses globally • Learn practical strategies to start and grow—sourcing products, building business plans, and more • Network and share stories with fellow women making an impact in eCommerce Alongside inspiring leaders like Jehan Ratnatunga from Who Gives A Crap and Irene Tsang from LIFTwomen® Group, I’ll be sharing insights on how women can thrive in the digital marketplace. Let’s champion each other and break new ground together! This event it free. Submit your EOI now -  https://lnkd.in/gQX2zbpt #WomenInEcommerce #AliExpress #LiftWomen #EmpowerWomen #GlobalBusiness #eCommerce #Entrepreneurship