Not a Tesla
I am listening through the Elon Musk biography on my commute into work, hearing about the inner workings of SpaceX and Tesla with a growing disconnect with… Read more
Hackathon criteria
I had the opportunity today to respond to a request to facilitate a series of hackathon style events. The process provided an opportunity to reflect… Read more
The hard thing about doing the hard thing
Our global society is facing many challenges. Over 80 million people are living in a food crisis-level. Almost 11 percent of the global population lives in poverty… Read more
Daily writing challenge to catch the moment
“…the writing challenge starting today…” This site is meant to be a scratch pad, a place to capture thoughts before they are lost in tomorrow…. Read more
8point8: A conference on entrepreneurship for 8.8 million Australians in the regions
What innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities exist for the 8.8 million Australians living in regional Australia? This was a challenge put forward by the 8point8 conference held in… Read more
Characteristics of regional and place-based innovation development
“In a vibrant regional nation, regions would be engaged in the shift towards a knowledge-based economy, innovative models of service delivery would overcome some of… Read more
A map of the Queensland Innovation Ecosystem
A map of the Queensland innovation ecosystem was recently released, capturing a representation of spaces, institutions, and organisations involved in helping entrepreneurs build, grow, and scale. Caveats… Read more
The end of Credit cards
I discovered yesterday on my holiday in the US that the magnetic strip on my debit card doesn’t work. The experience has me wondering (hoping)… Read more
The Startup Catalyst experience – one-year reflections and advice to my past self
Just over a year has passed since I went on the Startup Catalyst trip to the US. As a new cohort of leaders prepares to… Read more
Powerwells: From Startup Weekend to providing light and power to those in need
Support local entrepreneurship and give the gift of power to homes in need. The Powerwells team had the opportunity last night to share their story… Read more
Startup Catalyst Female Founders recap
Startup Catalyst Female Founders recap I’ve come back with bang – let’s go. I have to go faster. I have to go harder. The participants… Read more
Startup Catalyst Future Founders challenge and hope
Startup Catalyst Future Founders: Challenge and hope This trip changed me. I have been going around in circles in my life. This trip grounded me…. Read more