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Fuckup Nights Sunshine Coast : Volume 5

Thu 4 Jun 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Duporth Tavern, 4558

Fuckup Nights Sunshine Coast : Volume 5

Thu 4 Jun 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM Duporth Tavern, 4558



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Welcome to Fuckup Nights Sunshine Coast Volume 5

A global movement with a local twist where business owners, operators, creatives, and founders share the moments that didn’t go to plan.

This is not your typical networking event.

No polished highlight reels.
No “overnight success” stories.
Just real humans talking honestly about the mistakes, pressure, bad calls, near misses, and lessons that shaped them.

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Featuring stories from:

Craig (CJ) Josic - Known as CJ, is an entrepreneur, ecosystem builder, and passionate advocate for innovation and entrepreneurship across Australia.

CJ thought the business was positioned for its biggest period of growth... until COVID changed everything overnight and forced some hard lessons about risk, planning, and survival.

Alison Bell - Co-Founder of Broth of Life
A story about trust, partnership, and the warning signs that are easy to miss... until they become impossible to ignore.

Hank de Jonge - de Jonge Read
What happens when you build the business you always wanted... only to discover the person you trusted most was quietly working against you?


What to Expect:

• 3 local speakers sharing their biggest professional Fuckups
• Raw stories, honesty, and plenty of laughs
• A relaxed room full of people who actually get it
• A unique atmosphere unlike typical business events
• Bar open and food available

And no... you will NOT be asked to stand up and share your own story.

This is a night to relax, connect, meet good people, and hear stories most business events would never talk about publicly.

Your ticket includes finger food and one standard drink on arrival (beer, wine, or non-alcoholic option).

Doors open from 6:00pm.

Ticket sales close at 3:00pm Thursday 4th June for venue planning.

Limited seats available.

Location

Duporth Tavern, 4558