B1 Bites

Welcome to a new season of B1 BITES! In this season, we are joined with our beloved B1 committee/alumni, as we take a dive into the basics of a case competition, what to expect, funny and interesting moments and why YOU should give case competitions a go yourself. Join us over the course of this seasons as we share some golden tips and tricks, topped off with some laughs here and there as well!In this episode, we will be having a chat about both the pros AND cons of being either a BCom or non-BCom student!

Welcome to a new season of B1 BITES! In this season, we are joined with our beloved B1 committee/alumni, as we take a dive into the basics of a case competition, what to expect, funny and interesting moments and why YOU should give case competitions a go yourself. Join us over the course of this seasons as we share some golden tips and tricks, topped off with some laughs here and there as well!In this episode, we are exploring how both Emma and Sydney started their case competition journey from their initial motivations, what skills they gained from it, and how the both of them combated failure or the pressure of presenting their ideas.

Welcome to a new season of B1 BITES! In this season, we are joined with our beloved B1 committee/alumni (both case competition winners!), as we take a dive into the basics of a case competition, what to expect, funny and interesting moments and why YOU should give case competitions a go yourself. Join us over the course of this seasons as we share some golden tips and tricks, topped off with some laughs here and there as well!Ep. 1: what to expect in your first case competition...

In this episode, we sit down with Eliza Li, a remarkable entrepreneur with an impressive track record. Eliza is the founder of Reach in Education, co-founder and managing director of Halad to Health, co-owner of Strong Pilates Balwyn, and a freelance consultant. Join us as we delve deep into Eliza's journey of building her own startups, exploring the motivations, challenges, and invaluable lessons she has acquired along the way. Eliza's multifaceted career is a testament to her unwavering dedication and entrepreneurial spirit. She shares her experiences and insights, shedding light on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship.

This episode features Nathan Lee - a co-founder of Stint, and the Community and Partnerships coordinator at HEX. Nathan shares the lessons he’s learnt from building his own startup whilst working at multiple at the same time. This episode touches on a myriad of topics such as overcoming imposter syndrome, finding work life balance and many other challenges that come with founding your own business. As an active content creator on LinkedIn as well, Nathan also shares his key steps to building a personal brand that aligns with your passions and values.

In this episode, B1 Bites interviewed Louisa Lin, the founder of the beauty pressed-on nail brand, ACRYLIQUE, who also owns her dual position as an Investment Banking Analyst at Flagstaff Partners. Inspired by the needs of her close friend and her keen eye for trends, Louisa created ACRYLIQUE as a high-quality, low-cost solution for people who wish to have a change in style yet are prohibited from visiting nail salons due to work or budget constraints. The episode explored Louisa’s entrepreneurial journey from various aspects, including starting a business as a university student, the determination to succeed, as well as juggling both roles in the corporate and startup worlds simultaneously. Louisa also shared her invaluable advice for young entrepreneurs and tips for being productive in daily life.

Welcome to Season 5 of B1 Bites! In this episode, we're joined by our new podcast director, Anthony, along with current and former B1 members: Zhixuan (Juju), Felicity (Flick), and Luna. Join us as we delve into our varied experiences across different clubs, offering practical application tips and advice, before ending with the controversial question of "Which club is the best?".

In this episode, we chat to Pranav and Lorraine, our two B1 Vice Presidents of Consulting about their journeys and experiences in B1 through the roles they’ve had, such as VPC, Project Leader etc. Here, we also chat about the work opportunities they’ve undertaken as well as the unique landscape of transitioning from officer to leader within a club, before finishing off with a “Who’s More Likely To” segment.

Dr Lisa Dethridge is an accomplished producer, writer, and researcher with a PhD in Media Ecology from New York University. She is a specialist in Ethical Artificial Intelligence, virtual and augmented worlds, and digital media, and works as an associate researcher at OpenAI. Her recent research partners include Microsoft and CSIRO. Dr Dethridge has worked with various organizations, including the United Nations, the Oscars Awards, and MTV. She is a peer of the Australian Council for the Arts and a Senior Research Fellow at RMIT.

In this episode, we talk to Hannah, an Investment Analyst at Giant Leap, a venture capital firm that invests solely in impact startups. Hannah gives insights into the difficulties and rewards of investing in early-stage companies. We discuss the role of women in venture capital and how Giant Leap is working to promote diversity in the industry.

Ajay is a Forbes U30 Entreprenuer whose startups have raised over $50m+ in venture capital. His start-up EntryLevel uses world class mentors from companies like Amazon to reskill employees and boost their employability. Uniquely EntryLevel offers a 100% refund upon completion of a course. Find out Ajay's secrets to success by listening to this week's episode!

Our first episode for this season stars Nicole, an investment associate at Blackbird, an Australian VC fund. We explore Nicole's journey to the venture capital space and the intricacies of this style of investment. Here, she also offers advice on stepping out of the ordinary commerce path and how to enter the world of venture capital.

This episode stars Nicole, who is the co-founder of Travis. We explore the inspiration behind Travis and how her experience at Deloitte helped her found a start-up. Nicole also shares her entrepreneurial journey before Travis and her next travel destination! Join us this week as we try to learn just a little bit more about one another.

This episode stars Eezu, who is the Product Manager at Cecil. We explore the different aspects of Eezu’s life and how her passion projects got her a job. Eezu also shares her experiences outside of her work such as writing for a play and organising events for the Asian-Australian community. Join us this week as we try to learn just a little bit more about one another. If you’d love to find out more about the Asian-Australian Community, check out this link: https://rewoven.me

This episode stars Reece, who is the CEO of Spendable. Spendable is a FinTech startup that provides payment solutions that offer automated smart budgeting and support worker cards. They aim to give people with disability and elderly people more control over their money safely and supportedly. We explore his role as a CEO and how his previous experiences with the NDIS helped his journey to his own startup. Reece also shares how Spendable transformed how people with disability spend their money. Join us this week as we try to learn just a little bit more about one another.

This episode stars Raf, the Data and Analytics Manager at Mindset Health – an app that provides hypnotherapy-based programs to individuals around the world. We explore hypnotherapy and its efficacy and how Mindset Health connects users to the practice of hypnotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Raf also shares his own experiences in the digital-health landscape and provides insights into the inner workings of start-ups and more. Join us this week as we try to learn just a little bit more about one another.

This episode stars Cam, who is the Student Fellowship Associate at Startmate. We explore the different aspects of fostering a founder mindset and how the Startmate Fellowship help university students to achieve that. Cam also shares his own experiences in the startup space and provides insights into the current startup trends in Australia. Join us this week as we try to learn just a little bit more about one another.

This episode stars Ashwin, the co-founder and CEO of the med-tech startup, Sapyen. Ashwin sheds light on his journey of founding Sapyen, from destigmatising the conversation surrounding infertility to developing the at-home testing technology. Also having experiences in venture capital, as well as consulting, Ash's opinions and recommendations are truly invaluable to all that are interested in the startup landscape. Join us this week as we try to learn just a little bit more about one another.

Welcome to Season 3 of B1 Bites! This episode consists of our new podcast officers Li Shi and Leo, as well as the returning team members Tirdad and Zhixuan. In this episode, we explore our interests in the different areas within the business world, understand our visions for B1 Bites, and outline some of the exciting content that we have in line this semester! Join us this week as we try to learn just a little more about one another.

This episode stars Sepehr, a 4th year Commerce student at the University of Melbourne, where he talks about his experience in both the startup world as well as consulting. His time at Airwallex and Affinda gives him a unique outlook on startups and the finance world. Now heading into consulting next semester, his opinions are also useful insights to others that are keen on the consulting space. Join us this week as we try to learn just a little bit more about one another.