Coby Sullivan
Strategy | CMO | Community Building | Startups
Coby is an expert community builder with impressive experience in fostering connections within the tech industry. As the Head of Founder Communities for Innovation Bay, Australia's leading tech community, she has played a pivotal role in supporting and guiding tech entrepreneurs across the country. She created thriving, supportive environments and events where founders could connect, learn, and grow together.
Coby’s contributions to the startup ecosystem have not gone unnoticed. Coby was awarded a scholarship from the Queensland Government, recognising her as a key member of the startup community. This scholarship included a fully funded trip to the USA, where she visited top accelerators and venture capital firms in Silicon Valley, Boulder, and Denver. This experience further enriched her understanding of global startup ecosystems and deepened her commitment to fostering innovation in Australia.
Coby is also a proud member of the MIT Bootcamps community, having been selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants to participate in the Global Entrepreneurship and Innovation Bootcamp in 2019. With only a 5% acceptance rate, this program brought together 100 bright and entrepreneurial minds from around the world, providing her with valuable insights, mentorship and connections that continue to influence her work.
Known for her energy, empathy, and warmth, Coby is committed to building authentic, long-term connections. She believes the foundation of any successful community lies in genuine relationships and a shared vision for the future. Her approach to community building is not just about bringing people together, but about creating lasting bonds that empower individuals to drive collective success.
Connect with Coby if you want to talk about:
Building thriving communities: in the tech industry, fostering engagement and long-term success.
Crafting effective marketing and business strategies: for startups, whether you’re launching or scaling up.
Navigating global startup ecosystems: connecting with key players and opportunities worldwide.
Unlocking the benefits of accelerators: understanding how they can fast-track your startup's growth.
Demystifying venture capital: learning how to attract investors and secure funding for your business.
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