Inner West Startups + Tech: A Shark's Outlook on 2026

Naomi Simson is one of the Inner West’s original startup success stories - and one of Australia’s most respected voices on entrepreneurship. After a corporate career with Apple, KPMG and IBM, she founded RedBalloon in 2001 and built it into a much-loved Australian brand. She later co-founded Big Red Group, now the largest experience platform across Australia and New Zealand.

You might also know her as the original “Red Shark” from Shark Tank Australia - clear-eyed, operator-minded, and to the point.

Fireside chat: What’s on my mind for business owners in 2026.

We’ll take questions from the floor, hear from local founders pitching their startups, then enjoy Sydney Brewery Rozelle beers, pizza, and a proper IWST mingle.

Business • Startups: 🎟️ Tickets & info: www.innerwest.tech

⚡ Inner West Startups + Tech: A Shark's Outlook on 2026
📍 Sydney Brewery Rozelle 📅 6 pm, Thursday 19th March 2026.

🔥 Fireside chat, 💬Q+A, 🚀 Local pitches, 🍹 drinks, 🐶 dog-friendly.