01

Welcome to FFWD. Setting Ourselves Up For Success.

Gain a clear understanding of the program, fundamental traits of successful entrepreneurs and useful strategies to practice throughout FFWD as we work to scale your enterprise and impact.

02

Purpose, Vision, Impact. Project Management and Effective Teams.

Clearly defining our ‘why’, desired impacts, roles, teamwork theory and other frameworks that will drive our startup projects from the core.

03

Understanding Root Causes & solving the right problem.

Gain a clear grasp of important Design Thinking, Co-Design & Systems Thinking strategies to understand, redefine and respond to the right problems from the beginning, so you don't waste time later.

04

Game Changing Business Modelling and Value Proposition Design.

Understanding and designing innovative business models is crucial to a social entrepreneur’s success. We learn how to best deliver value to your customers and stakeholders.

05

Creativity Jam! Conceptualisation & Ideation To Create New, Sustainable Possibilities.

Learn innovative methods to create world-changing solutions through strategic design. Analyse, expand on and improve the way you are delivering value.

06

Purposeful Prototyping and Pilots.

Learn quick, iterative and effective prototyping and piloting methods to validate concepts with your target audience. Throw away assumptions and respond to customer and stakeholder needs effectively.

07

Impact Marketing & Branding Strategy.

Learn key tools to understand the market in which you operate. Define a personal and enterprise brand strategy. Understand social media and other marketing methods to create a trusted brand.

08

Financing Projects and Getting Them Off The Ground. 

Understand the best financing methods to fund your project and learn from leading investors. Get effective crowdfunding tips and learn how to become impact investment ready.

09

Powerful pitching & storytelling Secrets.

Learn the art of storytelling to capture, engage and influence an audience. Receive and practice pitching secrets to successfully sell your project.

10

Key Legal Considerations For Social Entrepreneurs.

Gain a clear understanding about how to best protect your Intellectual Property. Understand legals and get contracts right. We'll talk business structures, tax and what’s best for your social enterprise.

11

Understanding The Ecosystem. Leading Social Enterprises.

Get strong insights from organisations, support bodies & leading global social entrepreneurs. Hear success and failure stories to keep you on track. Mix and network with local social entrepreneur leaders.

12

Creating Tracks and Moving Forward With Impact. 

Methods and tools to keep entrepreneurs on track to delivering viable enterprises that deliver impact. Impact measurement and metrics. Reflection and clear planning to move forward.

Tom Allen
CEO, Impact Boom & Lead Facilitator

Erin Young
Leadership Coach & Consultant, Potent edge

Michael Doneman
EiR, Yunus Centre, Griffith University

Melanie Butcher
Director, The Social Deck

Sarah Ripper
Co-Founder, Myoni

Claire Smith
MD, Forbes Meissner & The Interchange

Luke Faccini
Founder, The Sponge

Sigrid Arundel CA
Director, my accountant Qld

Philippe Ceulen
Partner, Innovation Architects

Nina Yousefpour
Social Enterprise Certification Manager, Social Traders

Liz Davieson
Communications & community specialist, USC & CQU

Tom's knowledge, expertise, and commitment as a mentor and facilitator to all involved in the program was unquestionably outstanding. What an amazing opportunity to have had working under the mentorship and guidance of a true leader in his field.

Jack Stone, Founder, Bee One Third

“We found the Impact Boom program invaluable at this stage of our journey. The presenters were relevant and experienced, the subject matter was thoroughly covered and there were ample opportunities to network and collaborate with other members of the cohort, as well as externally. Tom Allen, as facilitator and organiser has created a generous and in-depth program and gladly gave of his time and connections to help the businesses involved. Armed with the latest knowledge in business startup and social enterprise, and having attracted an investment as a result of this program, we are delighted to say that the program has had a material positive impact on our business and the maternal health initiatives that we support.”

Jonathan and Melita Shirley, Co-Founders, Mammojo.

“Impact Boom’s program really helped us push forward through the final stages of our idea into launching the business. Tom has designed an excellent program for anyone wanting to launch or scale their social enterprise.” 

Mike Lepre, Founder, Bertonni.

“This has been a total game-changing program for myself personally and Ethni. I can’t thank you enough for your long, hard hours and passion you’ve poured into making it possible. I’ll look forward to continuing to work together.”

Kim Rollason-Nokes, Founder, Ethni.