# Founders Unfiltered: In conversation with Karen Lawson

A conversation about building and backing startups, focused on founders and the startup ecosystem. It is for founders, angels, VCs, and founder networks.

- When: Thu, Nov 26, 2026 · 16:00–17:30 (Australia/Sydney time)
- Where: Stone & Chalk Tech Central, Stone & Chalk Tech Central, Level 1/477 Pitt St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia, Sydney
- Format: In person
- Type: Talk
- Topics: Startups & VC
- For: Founders, Investors
- Price: Free
- Organizer: Stone & Chalk
- Register and details: https://luma.com/585kzr7l

## About

Karen Lawson has built some of the world’s most recognisable brands in Australia, and now backs the founders coming next.
As Managing Director, ANZ at Arcanys Ventures, Karen works at the heart of the startup ecosystem, partnering with angels, VCs and founder networks to source exceptional companies and support them to grow with capital efficiency. With over 30 companies already in the portfolio across Europe and Australia, her focus is on founders with genuine traction, a scalable business model, and the ambition to build something that matters.
Before investing, Karen spent years in the…

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