The Diverse World of Entrepreneurship

Becoming an entrepreneur, starting your own business or being part of new and innovative industries is an open door for people from diverse backgrounds. We need new, diverse and vibrant startups and team members to help Queensland grow and thrive.

Whether you were born here, are from a diverse cultural background, or have recently arrived in Australia, the innovation sector has a pathway to support your ambitions. Whether you have your own business idea or want to be part of a small team working on a new business or new technology, we want you to be part of Queensland’s innovation story. We know the contributions people from diverse cultural backgrounds make every day and the potential for developing new and exciting niche markets.

Come hear real life stories of how people from diverse backgrounds are creating successful startups and businesses. Meet business professionals and learn about the support on offer to help you get started.

This event will be available in person and online.

Presented by Advance Queensland and The Office of the Queensland Chief Entrepreneur, The Diverse World of Entrepreneurship will bring together the wonderful diverse Queensland innovation ecosystem.

MC:

Pauline Fetaui - General Manager at River City Labs | Founder CheeHoo | Co-Founder Seven Sisters Foundation

SPEAKERS

Wayne Gerard - Co-founder RedEye, Queensland's Chief Entrepreneur and Member of the Brisbane 2032 Legacy Committee

Ben Stokes - Founding Partner Chasing Rainbows, Board Co-chair StartOut

Alicent Wong - Founder home.cook.love, Managing Partner Jumpstart Collective, Volunteer Business Mentor - Queensland Government Mentoring for Growth

Henry Boulton - Founder - Chief Innovation Officer - Focusband

Juan Sebastian Ossa Moreno - Senior Flood Engineer - Floodmapp - Director - Red Inncol

Damana Madden - Technology Lead - Block - CashApp