People

“My passion is cultivating human curiosity and backing innovators who push us beyond the reasonable. Sometimes, in order to be a realist, we must believe in miracles. ”

“I have a strong passion for connecting those at the leading-edge of innovation with the right network and resources. Supporting visionary entrepreneurs and their start-ups, as they create new technologies that will shape our collective future, is truly exhilarating.”

“When you think about the outsized impact startups can have on our national security and prosperity by developing cutting-edge technologies that can enable positive outcomes, not only is that a super exciting thing to be a part of, it’s a critical mission and one I've been involved in first-hand for most of my career.”

“There are few things as exciting as sitting alongside a founder, and feeling myself being drawn into their vision, slowly falling in love with their ambition, and mapping out why they will achieve it. I want to back and support innovative founders, disrupting old and inefficient industries, with fresh and daring ideas.”

“I love helping highly technical founders identify, translate and articulate the specific critical value they add to customers. I believe that the only way to bring an ambitious vision into reality is a go-to-market strategy that is grounded in a deep understanding of the specific industry’s motivations and challenges.”

“I’m passionate about supporting visionary founders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in science and technology. “If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants”; my mission is to support the next generation of companies that are creating the building blocks of humanity’s future.”

“The commercial technology sector has never been more important to bolstering Australian national resilience. I’m passionate about bridging the worlds of innovation and government to unleash boundary-pushing outcomes for all stakeholders.”

“I am driven by the belief that success lies in the details. I take pride in refining every aspect of my work because I believe it's the small things that make the biggest difference.”

“My motivation comes from knowing that smooth operations are the backbone of any successful organisation. I find satisfaction managing all the moving parts, ensuring that every detail is aligned and every process runs seamlessly.”