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COMPADRES

CAMPFIRE

Wisdom of Our Scars. Power of the Room.

Some people run networking events. We run Compadres Campfire.

It’s not a conference. It’s not a panel talk. It’s a closed-door, invitation-only gathering where the sharpest Founders, CEOs, and creators come together around a metaphorical fire to ask better questions, share hard-won wisdom, and shape what’s next.

At Campfire, every seat is equal. Every voice matters. Everyone in the room could be the speaker — and many have been somewhere else.

Why We Run Campfire

After three decades building, scaling, and reinventing ventures globally — from helping grow Global Citizen ($50bn USD mobilised for extreme poverty) to Women in Tech (250,000+ women globally) to Plate It Forward (food security through jobs and dignity) — one truth is clear:

The best change happens in rooms where trust is high and conversation is real.

That’s what Compadres Campfire creates. A space where leaders drop the armour, share what’s really going on, and walk away with clarity, confidence, and connections that last.

“Humans create futures — but we create them best together.”

Past Campfires

Past speakers and attendees include:

Steven Marks

Founder, Guzman y Gomez

Aimee Buchanan

CEO, WPP AUNZ

Colin Daniels

Managing Director, SXSW Sydney

Andrea Martins

ADMA, KMD Brands Limited

John Batistich

NED & futurist

Why You Should Attend (or Speak)

  • Learn, not just listen – Sit alongside leaders who walk the talk
  • Real conversations – No fluff, no pitching, no posturing
  • Collective wisdom – Everyone in the room contributes, not just spectates
  • Global insights, local relevance – Hear what’s working in NYC, London, Paris, Singapore — and what that means for you
  • Connections that matter – Build collaborations that count, not just contacts

As a speaker, you’re not delivering a keynote for YouTube reels. You’re inviting peers into your story — your scars, your insights, your challenges — so the room can walk alongside you.

The Campfire Experience

  • Trust first, business follows
  • Closed-door conversations you can’t have anywhere else
  • Collective awe that sparks bold new ideas
  • An atmosphere of equality — founders, CEOs, investors, creatives all in the circle together

At Campfire, the power isn’t just on stage — it’s in the room.

Our Mission

Help thousands of entrepreneurs realise their business potential, lead rewarding lives, and create ventures that positively impact the planet.

Campfire is where that mission comes alive — one story, one spark, one conversation at a time.