About
Introducing GC Startups.
GC Startups is a Gold Coast and South East Queensland community, started by V1 Scale and shaped by the people who join it.
Why we are doing this
Talent is here. It is just scattered.
The Gold Coast has talented people building products, companies and ideas. Many of them work alone or in small teams and rarely meet others doing the same thing.
We believe a connected region keeps more of its talent and attracts more of the talent and capital that is looking for a place to back. That helps every entrepreneur, builder and investor here, and it helps the region.
So we want to put the right people in the same room, regularly, and see what happens.
What it is
Practical, local and open.
A community
Like-minded people in South East Queensland who want to shape the region and the country, not only their own companies.
In person first
Regular, small gatherings where people share what is working, swap introductions and help each other move faster.
Open to all
Startups, scaleups, investors and ecosystem supporters each have a place. Everyone is expected to give as well as take.
What it is not. GC Startups is not an investment fund, an accelerator or a paid membership scheme. It does not give financial advice. See our Investment and financial disclaimer.
How we work
Principles we will hold ourselves to.
Local first
We build for the Gold Coast and South East Queensland, and we look outward when it helps the region.
Honest
We say what is planned and what is not. We will publish what we learn, including if the idea does not work.
Best idea wins
It does not matter who it comes from. We keep it simple and we keep improving a little every day.
Who is behind it
Started by V1 Scale.
GC Startups is an initiative of V1 Scale, a Gold Coast based SynAgentic Venture Builder. We have our own interest: we want to meet great entrepreneurs, builders and investors. We do not think that entitles us to lead it alone, so the community will be shaped by the people in it.
Where we are now
Early, and listening.
GC Startups is not launched yet. We are talking to people first, and what we hear will shape what we build. Tell us what would make it worth your time.