Imche started her career in the laboratory with a focus on biotechnologies but soon migrated to the human aspects of invention and innovation, leading several organisations in the space. She was the CEO and co-founder of the largest deep technology hub in Aotearoa New Zealand, providing space, incubation support, and investment to a broad range of science and engineering startups.She is deeply passionate about investing in, and supporting the growth of, technology companies working to improve planetary and human health. Imche has advised various areas of government and was appointed to author policy recommendations on how the development of the innovation ecosystem can be accelerated by the central government and its agencies.As the Group Executive for Ecosystems, Imche works to support and connect Stone & Chalk's vibrant communities across Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide. With experience in governance, she has served on multiple boards, with a focus on ethics, impact, and inclusion in the technology sector.
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DirectorSydney Knowledge HubSydney, Nsw, Au
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Group Executive, EcosystemsStone & Chalk Sep 2023 - PresentSydney, New South Wales, Australia -
Co-Founder And Chief ExecutiveOutset Ventures Jan 2018 - Aug 2023Auckland, New ZealandI created Outset Ventures as a space for science-based startups to build and experiment from the earliest stages in a community of fellow venture founders. Under my leadership, Outset Ventures has; - Grown to be the largest science venture incubator in the country, managing 4500 square meters of research and development facilities - Raised and invested a $10M deep technology focused venture capital fund - Supported a portfolio of 22 science-based startups across a breadth of industries with a variety of business models - Become a well-recognised and well-connected innovation hub with partnerships with a variety of research organisations, public agencies, and investment firms - Advocated for its 300-strong community of founders, scientists, investors and advisors, influencing government policy -
Startup Advisors Council MemberMinistry Of Business, Innovation And Employment May 2022 - Jul 2023The Council was established to support greater alignment of government interventions to develop New Zealand’s startup ecosystem, enabling more targeted policies to address areas of greatest need. The Council aims to enable more startups to be created and scaled up, and accelerate the growth and maturation of the ecosystem to unlock the potential of innovative New Zealand companies. During this appointment, I collaborated with various stakeholders, from Ministers and policy advisors to startup support agencies and specialist research organisations, for the purpose of writing robust, inclusive, and impactful policy recommendations. The product is the "UpStart Nation" report. -
Board MemberEma Jan 2022 - Jul 2023New ZealandThe EMA (Employers & Manufacturers Association) has been helping Kiwi businesses succeed for more than 130 years. We focus on supporting businesses through advice, learning, and advocacy to create a business environment where our members across all sectors and industries can recover, transform and grow. -
Independent Grants Committee MemberCallaghan Innovation Aug 2021 - Mar 2023A Callaghan Innovation Board Subcommittee, the Grants Committee is responsible for making decisions on proposals for government funding for business-led research and development projects. -
Nz Hi-Tech Awards JudgeNz Hi-Tech Awards Mar 2020 - Feb 2023Aotearoa's pre-eminent recognition of outstanding innovation, contribution and success in the technology sector. I was appointed to be a judge for the inaugural Most Innovative Deep Tech Solution category and continued to serve on this panel for the following years. -
Executive Council MemberBiotech New Zealand Jul 2020 - Jul 2022We connect innovators, investors, regulators, researchers and social entrepreneurs to further biotech in Aotearoa. We also help raise awareness and increase understanding of biotechnology to enable our nation to embrace the best opportunities biotech offers to us daily, helping us live better, healthier and more productive lives. -
Rangatahi AdvisorScience For Technological Innovation National Science Challenge Jan 2020 - Aug 2021The Science for Technological Innovation National Science Challenge (SfTI) – Kia Kotahi Mai: Te Ao Pūtaiao me Te Ao Hangarau, is a 10-year (2014-2024) science investment tackling New Zealand’s high-tech challenges to grow our economy and prosperity through physical sciences and engineering. As a Rangatahi Advisor, I help lead the development of a youth-lead Spearhead project with $3m of funding, among other facets of the rangatahi strategy. -
Board ObserverFlying Kiwi Angels Oct 2019 - Sep 2020 -
Leader Of TomorrowGlobal Biotech Revolution Feb 2019 - Jan 2020Selected as a Leader of Tomorrow to participate in the GapSummit 2019 at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. GapSummit is the premier, global, intergenerational biotechnology summit that attracts world leaders and the next generation of leaders to substantively discuss pressing challenges facing the bioeconomy and catalyze innovation to address these challenges. -
Chief Executive Officer - NationalChiasma Dec 2017 - Jul 2019New Zealand -
Chief Executive Officer - AucklandChiasma Dec 2016 - Nov 2017Auckland, New ZealandChiasma is a nation-wide student-led organisation that encourages innovation by fostering connections between STEM students and the wider industry. Responsibilities include:- Recruiting, developing and leading a team of 26 committee members- Managing Chiasma’s programme of events to a member base of over 1500 student members and 200 industry professionals- Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders and supporters- Managing the 5-figure budget as well as securing new sponsorshipDuring my time as CEO, I have led a number of new initiatives to add more value to both our student members and industry supporters. The most notable of these initiatives was the Nexus Recruitment Event, an opportunity for students seeking internships to connect with biotech companies looking for interns on a one-to-one basis.
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Industry Team LeadChiasma Inc. Dec 2015 - Nov 2016Chiasma is New Zealand's premier student-led organisation that encourages innovation by fostering connections between STEM students and industry members. This executive role in the organising committee focuses on Chiasma's industry connections, as well as manages the team responsible for:- Running a mentorship programme which includes recruiting industry mentors, selecting student applicants, organising networking events and providing support throughout the year- Organising site visits to commercial laboratories for students- Writing and publishing a quarterly newsletter- Recruitment of exhibitors for Synapse, Chiasma's flagship event
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Investment Committee Member - Biotech And Life Sciences, MomentumReturn On Science Jan 2017 - Jun 2018Return On Science is a national research commercialisation programme that delivers new research to market from universities, research institutions, and private companies. These services include connecting science and technology with strategic management, top-tier advice and guidance, world leading best practice process, and efficient access to capital. The Biotech & Life Sciences Investment Committee represents expertise in drug development, clinical therapy, and medical device technologies and the wider biotechnology space. The Momentum Investment Committee is a first-of-its-kind committee focusing solely on student-led ventures.
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Venture AnalystPacific Channel Feb 2017 - Jan 2018
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