


Network analysis of an entrepreneur ecosystem – PhD in progress
As the data from interviews begins to form interesting pictures, I share insights into the process and perspectives of a personal and collective journey. An update on the PhD A PhD begins with a question and some informed guesses on potential answers. You look at that...
A plan for the Global Entrepreneurship Network in Australia
Where anyone who is keen can connect and give it a go. I have accepted the role as the Managing Director Australia for the Global Entrepreneurship Network, building on the work of others including the previous Managing Director Al Connally. I am keen for your input...
The Australian Financial Review Innovation Summit 2019 – reflections for Australia’s entrepreneur ecosystem
Tagged as the “Daily habit of successful people”, the Australian Financial Reviewprovides a comprehensive view on business, finance, and investment news in Australia. These views are focused through the year in a series of policy summits on...
Startup Status year one – Review, reflections, and what’s next
We established Startup Status just over a year ago to impact entrepreneur support in Australia. As we pass our initial 12 months of operation, I pause to reflect on lessons learned, impacts made, and what’s coming up. The reason for Startup Status Startup...
7 goals, 30 initiatives for entrepreneur ecosystems – preparing for the Kauffman Foundation’s ESHIP Summit 2019
If you are supporting entrepreneurs in your region, you likely have goals you are trying to achieve. Your goals are part of a broad strategy for your nation, state, or local area, and include specific initiatives to focus your community’s attention. To help you...
Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2019: Ecosystems are unique, with shared challenges and opportunities
The 2019 Global Entrepreneurship Congress in Bahrain brought together over 2,000 leaders and practitioners from over 160 countries to focus on how entrepreneurs can best be supported in their regions. Listening to lessons and successes from each country, you realise...
Global Entrepreneurship Congress 2019 – your questions please?
If you could be in a room with people from around the world building entrepreneurial ecosystems, what would you ask? I leave this week as part of an Australian delegation for Bahrain to participate in a global conference on building innovation ecosystems. The aim to...
QODE Brisbane & The state of the Australian and Queensland Innovation Ecosystem
The QODE Brisbane innovation and technology conference brought together innovators, startups, corporations, service providers, and government for two days of educating, showcasing, and collaborating on technology and innovation opportunities. Vibhor Pandey...