Atto Community Update: Aug 2021
Atto HQ 🏡
It’s all go over at Atto HQ. We spent most of August reviewing applications and putting the final touches on our upcoming Accelerator program - kicking off shortly!
If you’d like an update from the founders after the 12-week program, please join us for Demo Day in November! The new Atto female founders will be pitching their startups and we’ll be starting the event with a fireside chat with award-winning Kirsty Chong founder of ModiBodi. Register here.
We’ll be announcing some of our new programs for 2022. So keep an eye out on our socials for that news.
Atto Accelerator 🚀
We’re kicking off the 2021 Accelerator cohort on Wednesday Sept 1st! We’re excited to welcome our new founders to the Atto community.
Are you interested in joining the Atto Academy community? Submit an EOI here and we’ll set up a quick Zoom or phone call to hear more about where you’re at, your needs and how Atto can best help. 💙
Atto Academy 🎓
For our September Masterclass, Whitney Teluk is taking founders through the B Corp framework to share how to build impact into your business model. We’ll be using the B Impact Assessment tool as a guideline for how to integrate impact into all business areas. Register here.
Alumni News 📰
Perth based founder of Purposeful (Atto 2020), Elizabeth Knight has published 10 podcast episodes for young Aussies figuring out their career and future. The The Lost Button weekly episodes dives into challenges young people are facing about their future - from finding a job they’re passionate about, managing stress and early burnout. Watch the podcast trailer. Listen to the podcast.
EY HR exec Alexis Donachie (Atto Academy) has launched ManagerIQ - a place for managers to support each other, develop into great managers and thrive in their chosen profession. Learn more and register your interest.
Bubble Tea Club co-founders Jenny Le and Pamela Yip (Atto 2020) launched instant topica pearls - which sold out in just a few days! Shop Bubble Tea.
Airrobe founder Hannon Comazzetto (Atto 2020) has teamed up with The Fashion Advocate as one of their first merchant partners. Now customers can shop at The Fashion Advocate, store purchases in ‘Circular Wardrobe’ through Airrobe, then seamlessly re-purpose them at a later date. Read more about sustainable shopping.
Nudge Me founder Liisa Vruma (Atto 2020) is running a survey exploring the types of support women find to be most impactful in their business (from coaching to podcasts to courses etc). If you’re a female business owner and 5mins to share your ideas, please fill out this Nudge Me survey.
Zanitee founder Suzanne Nicholas (Atto 2020) is preparing to launch their gift registry service in time for Christmas. If you want to keep track of gift giving, gift ideas, and set reminders, sign up to be notified when the beta of Zanitee launches. Register your interest in Zanitee.
Library members in New Zealand have been able to enjoy Lingogo in lockdown. And now the app is now available at Hastings Girl High School. View the update.
Founder Love 🗣
"Atto has been instrumental in our journey. From the beginning, the Atto Accelerator helped us refine our idea into what it is today.” - Suzanne, foudner of Zanitee (Meet the Founder)
"Atto have a great, supportive network.” - Alexis, founder of ManagerIQ
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