A three-week, seven city North American innovation tour
How does an innovation hub build resilience in regional communities? What makes an innovation hub or startup accelerator a success? How can we fast-track global… Read more
Thought and ideas about innovation ecosystems
How does an innovation hub build resilience in regional communities? What makes an innovation hub or startup accelerator a success? How can we fast-track global… Read more
The need for regional innovation Regional areas can face unique challenges and opportunities. Compared to major city centres, regions can have low industry diversity, limited… Read more
This week begins my two-year trek towards a PhD on my path to the difference I want to make. I invite you to join me… Read more
Ipswich ran its first Random Hacks of Kindness this weekend, and it was a great reminder of why we hack. Hackathons get people together from diverse backgrounds… Read more
What does collaboration for social change look like? We saw a great example at the recent Random Hacks of Kindness ideas night in Ipswich. The… Read more
What do you get when you put Change Makers who make the world a better place with technical people who can turn ideas into reality?… Read more
Around 140 people attended the launch of Fire Station 101, the new innovation hub in Ipswich, Qld. The event reflected the ethos of Fire… Read more
I have had some great conversations with amazing entrepreneurs in my first week as Community Manager for the Ipswich-based Fire Station 101 innovation hub. There… Read more
This week opens a new chapter as I step into the Community Manager role for Ipswich City Council’s Fire Station 101, a new innovation… Read more
The Australian Federal Government recently announced a $1 billion investment into innovation over the next three years. The vehicle for this investment is the National… Read more
My international travel is infrequent enough to keep it interesting. My journey through customs is a process of discovery as I re-learn what is expected… Read more
Innovation needs community Leaders talk about having a “culture of innovation”, but culture can be limited to the confines of the organisation. A community development approach… Read more
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