Kalena Stano

Founder and CEO, Hello Lendy

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Kalena Stano is the Founder and CEO of Hello Lendy, a pioneering rental marketplace for everyday items. Driven by a mission to transform consumption patterns and foster community connections, Kalena embarked on her entrepreneurial journey when she was 32 weeks pregnant. Over the past two years, she has meticulously built Lendy from the ground up.

In June 2023, Kalena launched Lendy's MVP, gaining valuable insights that have shaped the final stages of their app development. Completely self-funded, she has assembled a dedicated team of five and nurtured a growing community of supporters. Starting on the Sunshine Coast, Kalena envisions expanding Lendy across Australia and beyond, advocating for a future rooted in sharing.

Sessions

Kalena Stano’s Track Sessions

BYO Lunch & Learn

Female Founders

BYO your lunch from onsite FWD vendors

This session will be the perfect inspiration you need to take the leap of faith you have been dreaming of! Increase your chance of success by learning from these incredible women who have lived the founder's life. Hear their successes and their mistakes and walk away ready to level up!

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Stage 1/E Block

FWD›››24 Speakers and Panellists

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Keynote

Adam Spencer

FWD>>>EXCUTIVE FEATURE KEYNOTE

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Dave Clare

Driven by a PURPOSE to evolve the world of work, Dave's sense of mission is clear: to redefine business success not just for the accolades but for the impact.

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Dr Dylan Saunders

Director, Quantum Systems Engineering

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Keynote

Dr Gayan Benedict

Chief Technology Officer, Salesforce ANZ | MIT Sloan CISR Industry Research Fellow

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Nikki Fogden-Moore

Founder & CEO, The Mojo Maker© Quantum Coaching for Extraordinary Leaders in Life

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Keynote

Simon Doble

Founder & Chair, SolarBuddy

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Aaron Birkby

Co-Founder, Tribe Global Ventures

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Alan Hegerty

Managing Director, Impactus Advisory & Director, Silicon Coast

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Craig ‘CJ’ Josic

Craig Josic aka CJ is epitomises the essence of a visionary leader and community builder. With over a decade of unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

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Dominique Lamb

Queensland Small Business Commissioner

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Dr Karen Sutherland

Senior Lecturer in Public Relations, University of the Sunshine Coast

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Susan Toft

CEO, The Laundry Lady Australia and New Zealand

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Alex Knight

Managing Director, Advanced

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Alezeia Brown

Deep Tech VC | Investment Manager, Main Sequence

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An Vo

Partner, TEN13

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Angie Hammond

Growth Advisor, Next Level Advice

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Ant Moorhouse

Co-Founder, EarthTech Ventures

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Ben Johnston

Founder, Flower Group & Josephmark

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Brad Chesham

CEO and Founder, Bundle of Rays

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Brad Davies

Investment Manager, RM Developments

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Brady Sullivan

CEO, Caloundra Chamber of Commerce

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Carolyn Wilkinson

Senior Procurement Officer, UniSC

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Charlotte Connell

Climate Tech | Climate Capital | Climate Action Communities | Ambassador of Greenhouse

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Chris Boden

Director, Peregian Digital Hub

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Chris Le Serve

Head of Economic Development, Sunshine Coast Council

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Councillor Terry Landsberg

Division 2 Councillor, Sunshine Coast Council

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Craig Frehlich

Instructional Design Expert for XR and Technology Integration Specialist

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Craig Hewat

Managing Director, Engage VR

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Dale Rankine

Founder, Cogenuity

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David Biggar

Founder, Zone RV

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Dominic Vrolijks

Maker in Residence, Sunshine Coast Maker Space

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Dr Kelvin Ross

Chairman, KJR and Director, Queensland AI Hub

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Dr Sheila Gough Kenyon

COO, Starbound Space Solutions

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Elana Morrow

Founder, Moyai Access Inclusion

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Ella Woodborne

UNISC & Sunshine Coast Biosphere Community Youth Representative

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Gavin Keeley

Chair, Regional Development Australia Moreton Bay Sunshine Coast

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Greg Laverty

Group Executive Economic and Community Development, Sunshine Coast Council

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James Gauci

CEO & Founder, Ethe | Managing Director & Founder, Cadent

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Jasmin Holmes

Ecosystem Builder and Project Manager, Cleantech Network Australia

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Jasmine Batra

Managing Director, Arrow Digital

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Jasmine Vreugdenburg

Director, Innovation Centre University of the Sunshine Coast

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Jason Atkins

Cofounder and President, Cake Equity

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Jason Fielding

Head of Voice Capital, Main Sequence

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Jason Garland

Chair, Sunshine Coast Tech Industry Alliance (SCTechIA)

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Jennifer Black

Leader, Innovation for Regional and Business Growth

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Jordan Josic

APAC Marketing Manager, CV Global | Former Youth Ambassador, Silicon Coast

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Kalena Stano

Founder and CEO, Hello Lendy

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Kathryn Giudes

Managing Director, macroDATA Digital Solutions & Chair of Silicon Coast

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Kimberly Randle

Co-founder & CEO, Fair Supply

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Kurt Jones

Founder and CEO, Co-Exist Australia

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Kylie Crouch

Environmental Sustainability Manager - Infrastructure Planning and Delivery, Unitywater

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Llew Jury

General Partner & Executive Chairman, Sprint Ventures

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Marc Watson

Head of Procurement, Unitywater

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Mark Cameron

President, Coolum Business & Tourism

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Matiela Baker

Private Equity, QIC

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Matt Nevin

Founder and CEO, Cybermerc

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Melanie Barlow

Senior Lecturer and Academic Lead for Specialist Learning Environments and Simulation, ACU

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Michael Bye

General Manager Queensland, ThinkPlace

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Michael Fox

CEO & Co-Founder, Fable Food Co

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Michelle Armistead

Program Coordinator, CSIRO

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Mick Fielding

CEO / CTO, RAIDER Targetry

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Min Swan

President, White House International

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Owen Bowling

Co-Founder and CEO, Coach Welly & Ambassador of Silicon Coast

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Paola Araiza-Alba

Cognitive & Behavioural Neuroscientist

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Paola Piccinno

Strategic Marketing Consultant, Piccinno Strategic Marketing

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Paul Salmon

Professor in Human Factors, University of the Sunshine Coast

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Professor Helen Bartlett

Vice Chancellor, University of the Sunshine Coast

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Professor Nick Paul

Professor of Marine Science, University of the Sunshine Coast

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Rachel Brand

Clinical Psychologist and Lecturer in Clinical Psychology, University of the Sunshine Coast

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Raeleen Draper

Senior Natural Environment Project Officer (Blue Heart), Sunshine Coast Council

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Ray Guy

CEO, TalkVia AI

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Ron Perel

President, Kenilworth Chamber of Commerce

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Roz White

Chair, Sunshine Coast 2032

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Sally Jensen

Sustainability Educator & Facilitator, Sunshine Coast Environment Council

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Sandra Brodie

Powershift technologies

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Sarah Morgan

CEO | Entrepreneur | Speaker | MC | Author | Panel Facilitator | Leadership Expert | Founder - Influential Leader Academy

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Scott Reid

Director, Smart & Connected Networks

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Sean Nicholson

Economic & Community Development Manager, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council

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Shelin David

Capital Strategist | Fractional CFO |Strategic Finance & Growth | Operations | Capital Raising | Startups & Scaleups | SaaS | Social Impact

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Siehanna Mickelo

Cherbourg AI Project, Cherbourg Aboriginal Shire Council

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Steve Telburn

Venture Partner, Antler Australia

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Ted O'Brien MP

Federal Member for Fairfax

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Thomas Pollock

Managing Director, Gov Ready

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Tim Kelly

Aero Engineer | Social Entrepreneur

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Timothy Hui

Partner, Mandalay Venture Partners

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Yvette Adams

Founder & Partner, The Creative Collective

31 JULY - 2 AUGUST 2024 Sunshine Coast

Acknowledgement of Country

Silicon Coast and partners pays our deepest respect to the Traditional Custodians of this country; the Kabi Kabi and Jinibara peoples of the coastal plains and hinterlands of the Sunshine Coast, as we honor them as the original storytellers, innovators, and custodians of this land, embracing their wisdom to innovate while respecting the sacred ground on which it takes place.

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