Hello Telescopers!
Thank you for coming onto this journey 🚀
We’re on a mission to champion the next generation of disrupters. Through educating and providing real exposure to the world of venture capital & startups, we hope to inspire YOU (yes you reading this) to be the next Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg, Melanie Perkins, Whitney Wolfe, [insert your name here].
Every month, we'll be collating tools and resources for aspiring founders and VC's, giving you all the ins and outs of the startup world.
👩🚀 Meet the newest members of Telescope!
Welcome to the club. We’re excited to have the newest Astronomers of Telescope Ventures on board! It’s only fitting we introduce our great team.
Hazim Shahrum, Founder Scout
Hey! I’m a 3rd year banking & finance student at Monash University. Outside of university, I am currently interning at a search fund, working part-time at NAB, and now here at Telescope Ventures. Meeting new people has always been a passion of mine – strongly believing that people are amazing.
Fun Fact: I represented Malaysia in the 2018 Winter Olympic Qualifiers.
Isabel Marsh, Head of Community
I'm a fifth-year Law/ International Relations student at the Australian National University. I'm interested in all things startups, especially space tech, and the intersection between law and technology. My interest stems from my experiences working as a consultant in both the not-for-profit sector and public sector, and involvement in the ANU Journal of Law and Technology.
Fun fact: I love outdoor adventuring and so have competed in three 80km trail running races over the past few years.
Harrison Schipke, Investor Relations
Hi, I'm Harrison, a recent engineering and business graduate who is passionate about mobility. In fact, I spent close to two years in Germany interning at BMW before starting a full-time role with Ford.
As a recent university student, I’m always amazed by how ideas can lead to a truly better society; however, students often do not have access to funding during their studies. To drive innovation, we must collaborate by fostering entrepreneurial talent with enthusiastic angel investors who will open pathways for student startups to grow.
Fun fact: I will be attending Harvard Business School for my MBA!
🤓 Telescope’s Monthly Recommendations
📚 Reads
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📚 Podcasts
Blackbird's Wild Hearts Podcast
“Wild Hearts is a podcast dedicated to sharing the real stories of founders - the passionate few taking giant leaps forward.”
“Acquired tells the stories of great companies. The show began in 2015 as Ben and David's passion project to explore what made great acquisitions successful. It quickly outgrew its name, expanding beyond corporate transactions to chronicle and analyze the entire journey of enduring institutions.”
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Investment Support Specialist at AngelList
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Until next time!
🚀 Vivian from Telescope Ventures
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