First Thursdays
Date & Time
Thu, 5 Nov 2026, 5:00 pm AEDT
Ends Thu, 5 Nov 2026, 7:30 pm AEDT
Times shown in Australia/Sydney
Location
Michael Crouch Innovation Centre
Gate Two Avenue, Kensington, NSW 2033, Kensington, NSW
Price
AUD 0–10.55
UNSW Founders Program
Organizer
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About This Event
Join UNSW Founders’ First Thursdays in Kensington for a conversation with Ben Thompson, CEO and Co-Founder of Employment Hero, presented in partnership with Pledge 1%.
Ben will share perspectives from building Employment Hero, an employment management platform spanning HR, payroll, recruitment and employee engagement. The discussion will consider scaling a global SaaS business from Australia, leadership through growth, and the role of purpose and giving as a company develops.
Who it’s for
Students, founders, operators, investors and startup-curious people are welcome.
What to expect
- A conversation with Ben Thompson
- Audience questions
- Networking with the UNSW Founders community
- Refreshments
About First Thursdays
First Thursdays is UNSW Founders’ monthly community event, bringing together founders, innovators, investors, mentors, collaborators and startup enthusiasts.
Good to know
- Held at the Michael Crouch Innovation Centre, UNSW Kensington
- Presented in partnership with Pledge 1%
- Refunds are available up to 1 day before the event
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