Thursday afternoon saw the final event of this year’s West Tech Fest calendar — Freo Startup Fest. This event also includes the announcement of the Startup News Awards which celebrates a few of the most admired people in the startup community.
Freo Startup Fest is one of the more most attended events on the West Tech Fest calendar, selling out every year. This year’s was at a larger capacity venue, Freo.Social bringing together many regulars and newcomers from the WA startup community.
Since 2018, the annual Startup News Awards has celebrated ‘the most admired‘ people, companies and supporters who are building startups in WA. From 2019, the most-read article on Startup News and most listened to Startup West podcast have also been announced.
Votes for the most admired startup company, founder and supporter come in from the community. No nominations. No judging panels. No entry fees.
This year’s award winners
Most Listened to Startup West podcast in 2023: Tim Jones, Hyprfire
Most Read Startup News article in 2023: Local Startup Shaking Up The Global Research Ecosystem
Most Admired Startup Supporter of the Year: Natasha Teakle from Agristart and Innovation Cluster
Most Admired Startup Person of the Year is James Williamson, founder of Orijin Plus
Most Admired Startup of the Year is Co Connect, founded by Erin Bell
