From legacy to leadership: the rise of impact-driven family offices and foundations
Climate change, seismic economic shifts, AI, geopolitics and war are all contributing to a looming crisis threatening global stability in ways not seen since the 1930s. Speaking at the Impact Investment Summit, author Viktor Shvets referred to this period as ‘the twilight before the storm’, after which a new world will emerge.
Investor Updates – Why and How?
Founders always have competing priorities – hiring new staff, executing on the business, managing customers – you name it. So often non-core business items slide down the priority list and get neglected. We wanted to share why investor updates should
30 years on Alberts is still backing culture and creativity on screen and stage
Alberts involvement in Strictly Ballroom, Seriously Red and Hamilton continues our legacy of backing pioneers while helping to enable a flourishing society and a world that has a vibrant culture at its core.
We’re hiring an assistant accountant
Are you an accountant (degree and 2 years+ experience) who's looking to join a vibrant culture with flexible working arrangements? We're hiring an assistant accountant through Be Applied.
A 101 on financial models for VCs
So you've been asked to provide a financial model for your investors, but don't know where to start? We've made a worked example of what a no-frills financial model should look like to help walk through some common mistakes.
Music to Our Education Ministers Ears?
Music Education: Right from the Start is a collaborative initiative, led by Alberts, and driven by our collective belief in the power of music to change lives. It focuses on the place and purpose of music within a quality education, and how to ensure access for all Australian primary school children. It has been developed in consultation with individuals and organisations spanning the music industry, education, research and philanthropy.
The solution to Australia’s jobs crunch
Sam Mostyn, talks about how the economy can benefit from improved equality policies in the SMH
It’s the leaders, stupid.
In my experience, vulnerable leaders are usually eminently coachable leaders. They listen, take advice and act on that advice when it’s appropriate to do so.
The space between
We believe in having a healthy planet, with thriving minds enjoying a vibrant culture where everyone is welcome. We also know that each of these goals is inter-connected.
