At Beaten Zone Ventures, we fund early-stage, sovereign Australian teams developing game-changing solutions that enhance the lethality and survivability of our warfighters. We aim to strengthen Australia’s sovereign capabilities by investing in innovative solutions and building a community of like-minded individuals passionate about advancing Australia's defence and security landscape.

Programs, Events, and Community to Support Mid-Career Pivot into Entrepreneurship. Turning what you know, into something you can grow. Use your life experience and pre-existing work/career skills to productise your knowledge.Our programs teach: + Entrepreneurial Mindset+ Capability + Capacity building+ Opportunity identification+ How to productise your knowledge+ Find and sell to your niche

We work with change-makers, impact drivers, industry agitators and entrepreneurs to build an authentic presence and visible public profile.We are storytellers and help others craft their own authentic story that aligns with their personal brand and purpose.

Minerva Mentors are leading businesswomen, who mentor elite Australian sportswomen (‘Minerva Stars’)

Lecturer and Mentor for the AFTRS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs

Ipswich Girls' Grammar School and Junior Grammar are cementing themselves as a central learning hub of the region by opening up their space, resources and programs to the broader community. As EIR for the school I work closely with the management team in the developing in implementing a broader Innovation strategy including defining the future vision and mission statements in addition to Entrepreneurship program creation and delivery. The programs currently offered are:Ideation Hackathons and Launch Programs for students yr 9-12 Parent Entrepreneur Programs and Masterclasses for IGGS & IGGJS Parents, Carers & StaffCommunity Impact Hackathon in partnership with Ipswich City Council & various community groupsIGGS Connect: A storytelling series that aims to celebrate and inspire the young women of tomorrow. Innovation Hub Monthly Open Coworking Days.

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/qut-entrepreneurship/Working with QUT Entrepreneurship to develop, implement and activate educational programs to further develop the entrepreneurial capability for the greater QUT community including Students, Staff, Academics, and Alumni. Home to the SPARK, FUEL, IGNITE and T-6 Business Launch Programs.

As EIR, I will be supporting the school's startup and entrepreneurial students in the Secondary and Junior Schools, and be a voice of advocacy for the College’s Centre for Entrepreneurship and Leadership, and the Canterbury Business Network.I will work with the school on several research projects, including initiatives into learner profiles, micro-credentials, and the transferability of world ready capabilities from school into the real world workforce.

She Codes is on a mission to teach women multi-language coding skills, transition them into technical careers, and build communities of like-minded people. Our vision is to increase diversity in tech by inspiring 100,000 women across Australia by 2025.SheCodes provides full-day open to the public learning events as well as longer engagement corporate programs that aim to provide the content, framework, and a toolkit to technically upskill female employees within corporate organisations. SheCodes endorses a 'one for one' formula enabling corporate partners to double the impact of their investment into human capital via the same value investment into women in tech from the broader community enabling them to access the same program.Following the startup philosophy of #GiveFirst, this program follows a corporate #GiveBack ethos enabling the support and investment into the company's 'people power' to additionally benefit others outside the organisation at the same time.An alternative to recruiting for tech is to upskill existing staff across multiple departments building layers of capability prioritising invaluable tech skills. SheCodes drives this model via the One for One empowerment, enabling companies to build a tech-ready army that has positive affiliation with their through funded education.

I have evolved with River City Labs and led the organisation through extensive growth since 2012.On a day to day basis my role includes: Building and fostering critical ties with corporate partners, other private and public entities and RCL membersDriving efficiency across administration, sponsorships and general operationsAttracting, developing and retaining a strong team of team members and volunteersAdvocating publicly for RCLLeveraging and extending a network of external stakeholders and target communitiesGrowing the startup ecosystem in QueenslandAs an experienced operator across corporate partnership programs, including but not limited to co-branded events, sponsorships, seminars, this remains a focus moving forward. I am a strategic driver in raising brand awareness and engagement for River City Labs with a proven track record in leading the organisation through growth. I welcome all opportunities for collaboration.

Event Lead - Brisbane Startup Weekend.I pull together the venue, team, committee, volunteers, mentors and sponsors responsible for delivering high quality Startup Weekends in Brisbane.We are always looking for more people to get involved. Message me if you are keen to connect.

RiverPitch is bi-yearly event that brings together pre-screened investors and pre-screened entrepreneurs in a social environment where developed ideas can be pitched.This invite only event brings together investment-ready ideas (and teams) with actual investors in order to help get the ideas funded.RiverPitch is supported by a community of investors formed to help the early stage and startup sector access funding. RiverPitch aims to provide a different approach to capital funding and de-formalise the search for the next investment.

My role involves marketing and managing River City Labs' community, brand, company offering and venue facilities while promoting the organisation as Brisbane's premiere Startup Community and Coworking space. I manage the event program, guest speakers, mentor network and social media profiles for the Labs and its associated brands.I also provide PR support and guidance to the Startup companies within the Brisbane coworking community.

Accessible, Affordable Online PR.Through City Publicity we provide an easy way to access valuable PR services online - without committing to long contracts. We provide the following services; Press Release Writing, Media Submission, Social Media Management and Online Profile management, Event Publicity, Media Kit creation and Reputation management.

PR & Publicity for Events & Awards Programs

Marketing manager the Restaurant & Hotel Group. The group comprised of one Hotel and 2 Restaurants in Brisbane.

Hospitality consultancy and training for new venue owners. Services included: *Venue search & negotiation support - prepare proposals to submit to Large Shopping centres with proposed direction of new ventures ( Westfield & Centro) *Venue & equipment set up*HR support, Staff training and systems implementation *Personnel for events & casual contracts. *Hospitality service skills & Barista Training supported by DiBella Coffee.