Founder's Briefing FY27

​Everything your accountant and finance team isn't telling you (FY27 edition) 

​A practical 90-minute briefing designed to help founders understand what's changed, what matters and what actions they should take over the next 12 months.

​What we'll cover

​1. What's changed?

​The major developments shaping the startup ecosystem in FY27:

• ​Federal Budget updates and founder impacts

• ​R&D Tax Incentive changes, funding timelines and cash flow implications

• ​Capital raising and investor sentiment

• ​M&A and exit market trends

• ​ATO focus areas, compliance and audit activity

• ​AI's impact on startup valuations and growth expectations

​2. What matters?

​The metrics, trends and decisions that separate high-performing companies from the rest:

• ​Revenue growth versus profitability

• ​Cash flow and runway management

• ​AI-native versus non-AI-native business models

• ​Capital efficiency benchmarks

• ​What investors are looking for in FY27

• ​The financial indicators founders should be watching monthly

​3. What should you do?

​Practical actions to strengthen your business over the next 90 days:

• ​Corporate structure and tax planning considerations

• ​R&D strategy and funding opportunities

• ​Capital raising readiness

• ​Financial planning and forecasting

• ​Cash flow optimisation

• ​Preparing for future funding, acquisition or exit opportunities

​Who should attend?

​Founders, CEOs and executives of startups and high-growth companies who want to make smarter financial decisions and stay ahead of the market.

Delivered by Planet Startup. Facilitated by Marc Orchard CEO with special guests Reji Eapen CFO and Jack Qi Partner, William Buck.