# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Investment: The myth vs the reality
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: What investing actually looks like, and why it is not what social media shows youAbout this EventSo you want to work in VC?This is your opportunity to find out what it's actually like to work in the investment ecosystem in Australia!VC and PE are often portrayed through the lens of pitch decks, term sheets, and big cheques, but the reality is far more varied, and far more mechanical, than social media suggests.Join us for an honest and experienced panel to unpack what the job actually looks like day to day, past the pitches. What due diligence actually involves behind the scenes, how these funds themselves raise capital, and how different types of capital providers actually operate.📅 21 September | ⏰ 5–7:30pm | 📍 level 4/210 George St, Sydney NSW 2000The Speakers:Divine Aaron - FolkloreDivine began her career studying the mechanisms behind neurological conditions such as Parkinson’s and Schizophrenia before moving into consulting and later VC, applying first principles thinking to high growth technology companies.‑principles thinking to high‑growth technology companies.Seth Abood - One VentureSeth Abood is a Graduate Analyst in OneVentures’ Growth Equity team, supporting deal sourcing, analysis, due diligence and portfolio monitoring, and working with exciting growth companies including Employment Hero, Buildkite and Lumary.----For the last ten years, Spark Festival has been Australia's largest network of startup founders, investors and supporters. In 2026, we're gearing up for something even bigger – with regular events across Tech Central throughout the year, a blockbuster festival week starting 21 September 2026, and new opportunities to give back to the startup ecosystem.-----As Australia’s leading university-based entrepreneurial program, UNSW Founders has a proven track record of success. Since its inception in 2017, the program has supported 200+ startups every year, provided entrepreneurial skills training to 25,000+ individuals, provided over 10,000 coaching and mentoring sessions, and incubated (co-located) 70+ startups on campus to foster collaboration with the UNSW business, industry, academic, and research networks.Learn more about UNSW Founders.Subscribe to the UNSW Founders Newsletter to stay up-to-date with all our programs and events.----By registering for this event, you grant UNSW Founders full rights to use the images from any photography/video footage for publicity and education purposes. This may include (but is not limited to), the right to use them in their printed and online publicity, coursework presentations, social media and press releases. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform an event organiser.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sydney/investment-the-myth-vs-the-reality/100001998400572909
- **Event Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: 210 George St
  - Languages: English

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Sydney
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 210 George St
- **lat**: -33.8628741
- **long**: 151.207792
- **full address**: 210 George St, 210 George Street, Sydney, Australia

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Investment: The myth vs the reality being held?
  - **A:** Investment: The myth vs the reality takes place on Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 07:30 pm at 210 George St, 210 George Street, Sydney, Australia.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Investment: The myth vs the reality?
  - **A:** Investment: The myth vs the reality is organized by UNSW Founders Program.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Investment: The myth vs the reality is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sydney, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Investment: The myth vs the reality sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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