The next page of the PhD – the examiner feedback is in…
The examiner’s feedback is in for my PhD thesis. I figure this is as good of an opportunity as any for an update as my… Read more
The next page of the PhD – the examiner feedback is in…
The examiner’s feedback is in for my PhD thesis. I figure this is as good of an opportunity as any for an update as my… Read more
A map of the Australian Indigenous entrepreneur support ecosystem
“For years we have walked on a one-way street to learn the white people’s way. We ask you to bring your knowledge and wisdom, but… Read more
New Year’s silence: 6 days and 60 hours of meditation using Muse
First, a confession: this post started as “Insights from a self-managed 10-day Vipassana silent meditation retreat”. Below I share the background, capture my reflections, identify… Read more
Today is the best day of my life!
“Today is the best day of my life!” So might say an Olympian winning a gold medal, parents on the day their child is born,… Read more
Remembering where I was when I heard the news
It’s 2:40 in the morning in Ipswich, Queensland. The low hum of the refrigerator is drowned out by the kettle as I make my first… Read more
The Australian entrepreneur ecosystem: Presentation at the 2020 G20 Roundtable on Entrepreneurship
I recently had the honour of sharing virtually at the 2020 G20 Roundtable on Entrepreneurship. The theme of the session was “Policies and actions to… Read more
PhD reflections – What worked, what I would do differently
I hunkered down to complete my PhD around the time that COVID-19 hit in Australia. My initial thought was that lockdown would be a perfect… Read more
Australian university incubators: Reflections on the closure of QUT Creative Enterprise Australia
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) announced they are winding down Creative Enterprise Australia (CEA) due to impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. CEA is a subsidiary of QUT… Read more
Entrepreneur Education leadership opportunities for Australian primary and high schools
Entrepreneur education in Australian schools is critical to our future success. We will continue to face complex challenges in an increasingly competitive global environment. Central… Read more
A week of innovation leader daily polls: Media sources, Time spent on COVID-19, The value of daily polls, & Physical fitness during distancing
We are in our second week of asking daily perspective of leaders in the Australian Innovation Community slack channel. The community has over 600 members, has… Read more
The role of local government in entrepreneur and innovation support, as seen through COVID-19 impacts
The situation presents a unique opportunity to support those at the intersection between traditional economic development and innovation. The sentiment above was shared by panelists… Read more