Sydney Startup Power Group (SSPG)

Sydney Startup Power Group (SSPG) is an exclusive community of startup entrepreneurs and C-level business leaders committed to supporting one another in scaling their ventures.

Platforms:

Whatsapp group: meetup schedules, calling for help or offering opportunities, welcoming new members.
LinkedIn group: discussions, ideas, links, debates.
Our group is closed, capped by 100 members and all communication within the group is confidential.
Children accompanied by you are welcome at our meetups to support parents in tech and innovation.

A. Goals

The primary goal of SSPG is to foster collaboration by sharing ideas, overcoming business challenges, and generating valuable business opportunities for members.
We meet occasionally in Sydney CBD, with the aim of establishing regular weekly meetups.
These meetups are intentionally held during work hours—Wednesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.—to (1) attract entrepreneurs and C-level executives, and (2) support young parents who may find it difficult to attend evening events.
Attendance is limited to 12 members to ensure the meetings remain intimate and worthwhile, on a first-RSVP, first-served basis.
Each meeting includes a round-robin discussion, where every participant can present a topic and receive ideas and suggestions from the group.

B. Membership

SSPG membership is currently limited to 100 members during its beta stage. Membership is free but requires:
- A direct introduction by an existing member.
- Approval by at least 90% of existing members through a voting process.
- A member can introduce a new member to the group only if they have known them personally for a significant period and have met them in person face-to-face.

To qualify for membership, individuals must:

- Have experience as a co-founder of at least one technology-related startup.
- Reside in New South Wales (NSW).
- Possess any relevant skill set, whether technical or non-technical.

Exceptions: Expats who previously lived in NSW and relocated to operate an NSW-origin company / business acticity, may also qualify for membership.

Each member will be listed on the SSPG Membership Page, which includes:

- Their name, business details, and contact information.
- A brief summary of what they are looking for (e.g., investment, partnerships, hiring, business growth).
- A link to their business website or LinkedIn profile.

Please note the group page is private and confidential, only members are allowed to access and we strictly ask not to share it

C. Rules

To maintain a high-quality and valuable experience for all members, the following rules apply:

1. Privacy & Confidentiality

All group communication is strictly private and confidential. Sharing messages, discussions, or member details outside the group is not permitted.

2. Engagement & Activity

Members must engage in online discussions or meetups at least once a month. Inactive members will be removed to make space for new prospects.

3. Self-Promotion & Spam

Members may share their business updates, events, or opportunities only if they are relevant and valuable to the group. Excessive self-promotion, unsolicited pitches, or irrelevant advertising is not allowed. Members should focus on adding value through knowledge sharing, problem-solving, and meaningful contributions. Monetisation of the group is not allowed, including not by the group founder (Eran Ben-Shahar).

4. Professionalism & Respect

All discussions should be professional and constructive. Harassment, discrimination, or any form of disrespectful behaviour will result in removal from the group.
Please avoid blank posts aka links without a personal message or irrelevant content. Politics or any type is not allowed.