Shelin David
Capital Strategist | Fractional CFO |Strategic Finance & Growth | Operations | Capital Raising | Startups & Scaleups | SaaS | Social Impact
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Shelin David is the CEO of SheBacks.Me, a community of investors dedicated to supporting and empowering Australian women entrepreneurs by providing alternative capital pathways. SheBacks.Me also offers education and community for new women investors in Australia, striving to close the gender funding gap and create a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. They are dedicated to empowering women founders by activating conversations and building networks that include both new and experienced investors, alongside male allies who support gender equity in funding. SheBacks.Me has pioneered innovative funding approaches, including revenue-based finance loans and angel syndicates. In the past year alone, Shelin spearheaded the network's first equity investment in June 2023, by becoming lead investor for a women founded startup in their network. Shelin also co-founded Women For Impact, a community for female founders and female investors to connect, and serves as an advisor on several non-profit and corporate boards. As an Activator for Coralus, Shelin is also part of a global community of women who invest in and support each other’s ventures. Coralus (formerly SheEO) is a radically generous community that has redefined how to finance, support, and celebrate women entrepreneurs. Shelin's focus on community extends beyond Australia, resonating globally with robust connections across the US, Singapore, and South Korea. She has been a speaker on strategic finance and the evolving role of the modern CFO alongside Silicon Valley leaders, sharing her expertise on how to navigate complex financial landscapes and drive sustainable business growth.
A champion of financial inclusivity and gender equity, Shelin believes in the transformative power of community to drive systemic change. Inspired by the resilience and determination of the incredible women founders she has worked with as a CFO, Shelin believes that empowering women entrepreneurs is crucial not only for their success but also for the overall economic growth and social progress.
Sessions
Shelin David’s Track Sessions
Stage 2/Lecture Theatre
FWD›››24 Speakers and Panellists
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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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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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Simon Doble
Founder & Chair, SolarBuddy
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Tania Price - FWD›››Breakfast keynote
Founder & CEO, Entropolis
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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
Alex Knight
Managing Director, Advanced
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Alezeia Brown
Deep Tech VC | Investment Manager, Main Sequence
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Amanda Yeates
CEO, SunCentral
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An Vo
Partner, TEN13
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Andrew Eves-Brown
CEO, Turbine
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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
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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Lauren Brisbane
Director, QCamel
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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
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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Rob Steffler
Youth Panel
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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
Timothy Hui
Partner, Mandalay Venture Partners
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Yvette Adams
Founder & Partner, The Creative Collective