14 May 2025

Headline:

Launch fever, accelerator prep, and community events fire up the GC startup scene

High-level Summary:

This week was packed with momentum across Currents – from Gilmour’s anticipated rocket launch and strong accelerator energy around Startmate and YC, to golf day bonding, early morning runs, and standout events. Founders shared application drafts, leaned into networking opportunities, and cheered each other on. Meanwhile, a Women in AI pitch tank and the World's Biggest Hackathon offer new spaces for underrepresented and non-technical builders.

Wins / Good News:

• Gilmour Space prepares for Thursday’s historic launch – strong internal updates and photo access shared

• “Scaling AutoGuru” podcast featuring Pauline & Eden received rave reviews

• Pipeline and Currents members nearly filled a team for RedeMont Charity Golf Day

• ¡Hola! Founders dinner returns after a successful first event

• Wade kicked off a shared 5K running plan via Runna app

• Remarkable Strangers dinner by Tidal Ventures & Roar Global sold out

What Members Worked On:

• Dave and Steve progressed Startmate Winter ‘25 applications

• Mitchell encouraged YC applications, offering reviews pre-deadline

• Jason Fielding coordinated live updates from Gilmour’s launch site

• Katie and others organised logistics for walks, runs, and upcoming events

• Sean promoted Adam Stead’s no-code AI hackathon

• FWD Fest on the Sunshine Coast

• Jase rallied community interest in several upcoming meetups