Thought and ideas about innovation ecosystems
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
“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 was recently released, capturing a representation of spaces, institutions, and organisations involved in helping entrepreneurs build, grow, and scale. Caveats… Read more
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
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
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 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 This trip changed me. I have been going around in circles in my life. This trip grounded me…. Read more
Accelerator failure and the need to measure Every few weeks someone sends me a new link talking about why innovation hubs, accelerators, and labs don’t… Read more
The #StartupAus Crossroads report is a valuable body of work. Over the past four years, the annual research has been the definitive approach to apply non-partisan… Read more
My focus on mapping and measuring the innovation ecosystem comes from a few perspectives. First, measurement helps us navigate market disruptions. This is particularly evident in… Read more
Mapping the innovation ecosystem helps us navigate the loose network of individuals and organisations focused on helping innovative startups and entrepreneurs build, grow, and scale… Read more
