As part of Commerce Week at Caulfield Campus, we were thrilled to welcome a panel of guest speakers to share real-world stories about building businesses, backing big ideas and navigating the early stages of entrepreneurship.

🌟 Paul Naphtali – Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Rampersand, an early-stage venture capital firm backing ambitious Australian startups.

🌟 Louise Lambeth (Class of 2006) – Executive GM Corporate Development at CAR Group, with deep experience in business strategy, leadership and transformation.

🌟 Ray Boyapati – Co-Founder and CEO of MedEntry, a leading international medical entry preparation program.

🌟 Kai Van Lieshout (Class of 2020) – Co-Founder of Lyrebird Health, an AI medical scribe designed to automate clinical notes and help doctors spend more time with patients.

🌟 Dana McDonald (Class of 2019) – Founder of SPECULR, a B2B virtual try-on platform helping retailers reduce returns and minimise wastage through AI-driven technology.

Our panellists captivated students, parents and staff with insights and some key takeaways:

• Embrace life’s frustrations – form your own opinion of what the future should look like.
• Love the process of learning.
• Founders often have to run through walls. Believe in your idea, even when others don’t.
• Keep it simple.
• Warm connections matter in the Australian startup landscape.

Events like these spark ideas, cultivate purpose and broaden horizons, reflecting our School’s commitment to inspiring the whole person so every learner can thrive in a changing world.