iAccelerate is excited to partner with the UOW Alumni Relations Team to bring you our first virtual Entrepreneurial Women’s Series event for 2021. This series aims to inspire a conversation within our communities about the innovation ecosystem.

Since the program’s inception in 2014, entrepreneurs have used these events to find inspiration in the stories of successful women, to discuss challenges and share lessons learned. While the series focuses on women’s perspectives, it will appeal to men and women equally.

This event will feature guest speaker Katherine McConnell, UOW alumna, Founder and CEO of Brighte, Female Fintech Leader of the Year 2020 and an innovative, award-winning Fintech and market leader in energy finance.

About the Speaker

Katherine is the Founder and CEO of Brighte, one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most innovative fintech companies. Brighte exists to make solar, battery and home improvements affordable to all, launching four years ago with a unique marketplace platform that connects homeowners with vendors and also provides on-the-spot finance with zero per cent interest payment plans. Homeowners can quickly find the right vendor at the best price with rapid financing, while vendors benefit from a sophisticated point of sale tool which supports their business cashflow and a steady stream of customer leads. Read more