Recode Ventures is my independent commercialisation, investment, advisory company.I advise AgriFood tech companies globally with a focus on commercialisation, investment and international growth. I have been an advisor to startup’s, corporates and government since 2012, working on a diverse range of projects, industry reports, capital raising campaigns and board engagements. My extensive AgriFood tech sector experience comes from roles as the APAC Managing Director at SVG Ventures Thrive, Director for AgriFood tech at BDO, and Expert in Residence at the University of Adelaide’s ThincLab AgTech Incubator. I have been an advocate for Australia’s AgriFood tech eco-system through participation on the EvokeAg Steering committee and co-organiser of the South Australian AgriTech Meetup. Through this work I have developed a deep understanding of commercialisation pathways and a global network to enable entrepreneurs to scale their technologies and companies.

I am a member of the six person Aus AgriTech committee, elected by its members to Connect, Promote and Advance the Australian AgriTech Industry. AusAgritech is the peak national body for agritech in Australia and aims to lead the transformation of the Australian agritech sector, elevating its recognition both domestically and internationally. By fostering strong connections among innovators, investors, regulators, researchers, and the wider public, we aim to overcome fragmentation within the sector and promote collaboration.

As a Senior Advisor at Beanstalk I work collaboratively with the team to deliver larger projects and programs to Agribusiness and Government. These focus on corporate innovation, eco-system development and policy initiatives that leverage their expert team and augment my capacity and capabilities. Beanstalk is a leading food and agriculture innovation advisory and venture builder, dedicated to catalysing a step-change in the agrifood sector globally.Beanstalk advises and connects food producers, startups, investors, governments, and international development organizations (IDOs) in the APAC region and beyond to foster open innovation, sustainability, and profitability in food production systems.

Advising AgriFood tech companies from New Zealand on international market entry and scale up, as a Beachhead advisor to New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE)

The AgriTech Meetup aims to regularly bring the South Australian AgTech community together. We do this though in person meetups and AgTech road trips, where we take AgTech developers out to the regions to connect with producers to drive AgTech adoption.

The AI Industry Forum provides strategic guidance and expertise to the CSIRO National AI Centre, now within the Department of Industry, Science and Resources. The Industry Forum supports advancing Australia's Artifical Intelligence capability, fostering a thriving AI industry that benefits the nation's economy, society, and overall competitiveness in the global AI landscape.The CSIRO National AI Centre aims to support and grow Australia’s AI Industry to accelerate the development of sovereign capability, fostering a thriving AI industry that benefits the nation's economy, society, and overall competitiveness in the global AI landscape.

Leading the development of SVG Ventures Thrive in Australia. SVG Ventures Thrive is an investment and advisory firm that partners with public and private organisations on Strategy, Innovation and Investment. SVG Ventures-THRIVE is the leading agri-food innovation ecosystem, comprised of top agriculture, food & technology corporations, universities and investors. With a community of over 2,200 startups from 92 countries, the SVG-THRIVE platform invests, accelerates and creates unparalleled access for entrepreneurs to scale globally.THRIVE is our Innovation and Venture platform working with Fortune 500 corporations, start ups, growers and universities to advance the future of Food and Agriculture through innovation and technology. Through its corporate open innovation program, annual seed accelerator, technology & innovation forums, and investment fund, THRIVE helps innovative technology companies disrupt, scale and lead in the global market.

Working with the Sonean team in the development of the AGCUMEN Agricultural Eco-system intelligence platform. Acting as an advisor to the business and also representing AGCUMEN in the Australian market.

Contributing to the development and delivery of the Evoke Ag conference for Sydney showcase 2022, Adelaide 2023 and Perth 2024. Evoke Ag is the largest AgriFood Tech conference in the Southern Hemisphere, bringing more than 1200 delegates together to share the future of food and agriculture.

Leading the development of the AgriFood Tech practice at BDO, working with AgriFood Tech companies and Agribusiness to commercialise new technology and drive adoption outcomes throughout the Agri-food industry.Focused on the following areas:- AgriFood Tech Commercialisation - AgriFood Tech Eco-System Advisory

Working within the Adelaide BDO Technology Advisory team assisting clients to develop strategies for the adoption of new technology, with a focus on Industry 4.0 in the Agribusiness supply chain. - AgTech commercialization- AgTech evaluation and due-diligence- AgTech Adoption Management- AgTech Eco-system advisory - Data integration and visualization - Assisting clients to understand and adopt emerging technologies.

Working with the F2F team to develop and support the delivery of the Harvest and Tech Adoption Accelerators. Farmers 2 Founders helps build agrifood tech and innovation solutions that deliver commercial benefit and industry impact across agrifood, fibre, fisheries & aquaculture

Advising AgriFood Tech companies participating in the SproutX AgTech Accelerator through pre-seed startup challenges, driving growth and finding ways to generate sustainable value to the wider agricultural ecosystem.

Working with Startups and the ThincLab team to accelerate the commercialization of AgriFood Tech companies within the ThincLab Waite Incubator.

In November 2015 I made the decision to merge Clear Business Dynamics with Accodex. Our team had often worked closely with the team at Accodex , to assist our clients with the accounting aspects of technology implementations. The key focus was to combine our services and bring a unified technology and accounting offering to the market.The two teams combined to continue the development of Accodex, which had recently launched off the back of another merger between National Accounts and Cirillo Hooper & Company. With all three companies combined we embarked on an aggressive development roadmap at the start of 2016. On the face of it Accodex is a high tech, accounting and technology consulting services firm. Our focus is on delivering business transformation and improvement initiatives to small and medium sized businesses. Our goal is to democratise business intelligence, aligning people, process and technology to build sustainable data driven companies.To achieve this outcome Accodex is developing a platform for freelance professionals. Building a complete solution that provides them with the technology and services they require to leave their jobs in traditional practice and set themselves up to provide outstanding service to their own portfolio of business clients. I resigned from Accodex in December 2017, to spend more time with family and pursue new ventures and technical specialisations. Accodex Awards.2017 Accounting Firm of the Year (SMSF Awards)2017 Training Provider of the Year (SMSF Awards)2017 Business Service Markets merit iAward2015 Innovator of the Year (Australian Accounting Awards)Capital RaisedSeed round - $180,000 in 2015Angel round - $500,000 in 2016

Having seen what I had achieved with cloud software in my own businesses I decided to launch Clear Business Dynamics In 2012, to help other small businesses. The focus was to build a modern technology consulting company that worked to overhaul the systems and and processes within businesses, to leverage the power from the emerging wave of cloud technology and software. Initially focusing on the Real Estate Industry, the core service was the implementation of cloud software systems such as Xero, Agentbox and Google Apps. In the first 2 years of operation I was fortunate to work with companies such as Harris Real Estate, Ouwens Casserly, Brock Williams and TEK Builders. The company continued to grow consistently as the range of cloud technologies increased and improved, allowing us to develop solutions for the retail, hospitality and professional services industries.As the team grew we moved from our beloved home at Hub Adelaide, into our own dedicated office within the Epworth Building in Pirie Street. We renovated the space to show case our interpretation of the Office of the Future, a paperless tribute to technological efficiency and our interpretation of the future of work. Clear Business Dynamics mergered with our friends at Accodex in Novemeber 2015.

In 2011 I saw an opportunity to establish the Gym on Brebner in an empty tenancy at the base of the Infinity Apartments where I lived. I had experienced a lack of quality gyms in the area, and felt that there was demand from the residents of the apartment and the neighbouring suburbs. The gym's fit-out included top end equipment and a range of automation features to allow for extend hours of operation. It was designed to offer a discreet and personal training experience to a limited number of 180 members. I was able to build the gym to the capacity level, and systemise the operations to a point where it took 15 hours per week to operate. Gym on Brebner was sold in 2013 to a dedicated personal trainer who took the business to the next level. Gym on Brebner has since expanded to another site and continues successful operations today.

Crown Marina is a 76 berth Marina facility in North Haven South Australia.I was invited to run the project by a past client and mentor Sam Sgherza in 2008. At the time the marina was in concept form and my job would be to navigate the project through a complex planning approval and financing process. After a a couple of years of court battles, coupled with the GFC we were able to commence construction in 2010. My role as Project Manager was to over see all aspects of the construction, marketing and administration of the development. This included the procurement of materials from China and Perth, as well as management of our specialist contractors. Stage 1 of Crown Marina opened in 2011, with the first berth settlements and rentals to an impressive fleet including Riveria and Sunseeker Motor Yachts. The offical opening in April featured a French Riviera themed party attended by over 200 guests. - Consulting with architects, lawyers, engineers and planners.- Achieving approval on numerous development applications.- Preparation of feasibility studies and funding reports.- Negotiating with council and addressing resident concerns.- Management of the tender process.- Contractor supervision and management.- Management of the marina construction, and ensuring project deliverable s were met.- Contracts administration.- Managing the set up of the community plan, by laws and sale contracts.- Developing an environmental management plan for the construction and operation of the marina.- Developing a business and operations plan for the marina.- Sales and marketing of the development.- Ongoing operations and customer management.

Infinity Apartments is an 80 unit development situated in the heart of West Lakes, South Australia. The apartment building included mix use retail on the ground floor, together with 70 apartments ranging from 2 bedrooms to luxury penthouses with private balcony pools.The development was awarded the 2008 HIA Apartment Project of the Year, and at one point held the record for the most expensive apartment in Adelaide. My role in the development was as Project Administrator in the last year of construction, before moving into the Building Manager role to facilitate the hand over of each apartment, and act as a liaison between the the body corporate and the developer. - Management of 70 apartments and 12 commercial premises.- Manage sales campaigns. - Manage property settlements. - Identify and resolve defects in common areas, and private residences.- Obtain quotations for improvement or maintenance works.- Manage maintenance and upkeep of the complex.- Work with the management committee to administer the corporation by laws.

I started Deluxe Detailing Solutions whilst studying a Bachelor of Business at the University of South Australia. Initially the business was a way for me to generate income whilst studying, starting with letter box drops, a sponge and a bucket.After 6 months the business began to evolve through word of mouth and basic advertising in the Yellow Pages. I remember spending my days driving from house to house, unpacking my cleaning equipment and doing my best to make every car sparkle. In 2006 I was accepted into Business SA's, South Australian Young Entrepreneurs Scheme (SAYES). I took this as an opportunity to put my University studies on hold and commit to the business, increasing my skills as an entrepreneur and business owner. In 2007 Deluxe Detailing Solutions employed it's first staff member. The business went on to employ 3 full time staff over the next 2 years, as well as a casual employees to assist in the busy summer months. Through our commitment to quality, Deluxe Detailing Solutions found it's niche in routine "visual maintenance programs" for luxury cars and boats. Deluxe Detailing Solutions was the first company to establish a full "Monaco style" yacht concierge service, offering clients a range of services to maintain and prepare their boats for day cruises, from fuelling and boat preparation, to catering and captain services.A commercial division of the company was established, offering car detailing and pre-delivery preparation services for car dealerships including City Holden and Porsche Centre Adelaide.The commercial division also lead to the development of our pure water cleaning technology. Adapting a system used for window cleaning, I built a trailer mounted system which filtered tap water from 360 PPM to 0 PPM, storing it in large tanks for use during the day. The technology meant that a car could be cleaned in 10 minutes without the use of chemicals whilst using just 3 litres of water.