Fridays at UTS Startups: Building Safe & Responsible Tech (In Conversation)

Every Friday afternoon, the UTS Startups Event Space (Corner of Harris St and Broadway, Ultimo) comes alive with stories, pitches and conversations that showcase the energy of Sydney’s startup community. Each week brings something new, from founder confessions to panel discussions, all designed to connect, inspire and spark ideas. Join us for a candid in-conversation session exploring what it really means to build safe, responsible technology in today’s startup landscape, featuring perspectives from Kara Bombell, co-founder of EthicAI and the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. In this discussion, we’ll unpack how early-stage startups can embed safety by design into their products - from first idea through to deployment - with a particular focus on AI startups. Together, we’ll explore how founders navigate real-world trade-offs across user experience, regulation, trust, and innovation, and what safety looks like beyond compliance. Expect a grounded, founder-led conversation covering: Stick around for audience Q&A - bring your questions on responsible tech, product design, startup challenges, or building trust with users, partners, and investors.