Ventures - University of Queensland

8:30-11:30am, Friday 15 November 2024

Celebrating Women's Entrepreneurship Day!

Join us for an inspiring morning of conversations, connections, and celebration.

Hear from Hannah Spilva, award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of LVLY—a flower and gift service acquired for $35M. Hannah will share her incredible journey, from startup challenges to a remarkable exit, and the lessons she's learned along the way. Dive into engaging conversations around leadership, career growth, and entrepreneurial success.

This event is an opportunity to connect with industry leaders, business innovators, and a supportive community of founders and supporters shaping the future of business.

Don’t miss this chance to elevate your entrepreneurial path and build lasting connections in a supportive community.

The Ventures LeadHers Rise event is sponsored by Momentum Accelerator, Asia Pay and Lift Women

Hannah Spilva, Founder of LVLY and Done

Be inspired by Hannah Spilva, award-winning entrepreneur, investor, and brand expert. Co-founder of LVLY, a fast-growing flower and gift delivery service acquired for $35M, Hannah has since become a passionate advocate for women in Australia’s startup ecosystem through her advisory roles and investments. She’s now disrupting the at-home hair colour industry with her latest venture, Done.

Join us as Hannah shares her story—from startup challenges to her remarkable exit and beyond. Learn practical insights, hard-earned lessons, and strategies to accelerate your own entrepreneurial success.

Professional headshots

Momentum Accelerator stalls

About LeadHers

Ventures LeadHers is our confidence-building program for all women who are students, staff, and alumni across all disciplines at UQ. Throughout the program, participants have the opportunity to grow their leadership capabilities, build connections and gain the confidence to take their first steps in their entrepreneurial and leadership journey.

LeadHers Awards

Nominations are closed for the LeadHers Awards! Celebrating the outstanding women and gender-diverse leaders in entrepreneurship and nominate a fellow LeadHer. Winners will be announced during the LeadHers Rise event.

LeadHers Awards Shortlist 2024