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Sydney, NSW, AU

Catalysr is a startup incubator empowering Migrapreneurs to build Australia 2.0!Our vision is to create a migrapreneurial revolution, by empowering migrant and refugee startup founders in Australia to be bold, use their diversity of thought, cultural background and experiences as an asset and create a better future for themselves and Australia.Our mission.

Sydney, NSW, AU

Catalysr is a startup incubator located in Western Sydney. Our mission is to create a migrapreneurial revolution, by empowering and enabling migrants and refugees in Australia to start their own businesses and create their own futures.My role is twofold: 1) As a product manager for our two products: Accelerator program and our Podcast - Migrapreneur.

Backbone Partners invests in immigrant founded technology companies from day one!We believe immigrants have the resilience, drive and passion it takes to succeed. Our mission is to accelerate success through our active support and networksFor Investors - Currently raising capital for our first fund, so if you are interested in investing, get in touch! For.

Sydney, AU

Catalysr X is a social enterprise that exists to grow our impact by going beyond our philanthropic work. Through 6+ years supporting over 750 migrapreneurs and sharing best practices with practitioners around the globe, our team have become the foremost experts in stimulating and accelerating migrant entrepreneurship.Catalysr Foundation (aka Catalysr), our.

Auckland, AUK, NZ

SpaceBase is on a mission to democratize access to the Space industry for everyone. For the last 3 years, they have been co-creating a global Space Ecosystem to serve entrepreneurs and decision makers in developing and emerging countries - starting in New Zealand.Our goal is to catalyze access to training, networking, technical services, and investment.

Melbourne, AU

Startmate's First Believers program supports aspiring and budding investors in building the confidence and networks they need to invest in the next wave of entrepreneurial talent. I was a part of the MVP cohort in 2020 to develop my investment thesis, learn with and from other investors, and develop relationships with the Angel/VC ecosystem.

Sydney, New South Wales, AU

Our mission is to democratise access to space for everyone

Cologny, Geneva, CH

The Global Shapers Community, one of several multi-stakeholder communities at the World Economic Forum, is a network of Hubs developed and led by young people who are ‘exceptional in their potential, their achievement and their drive to make a contribution to their communities’.

Melbourne, Victoria, AU

I was a part of the Australian Government’s (Department of Industry, Science and Resources) Entrepreneurs' Programme delivered in partnership with i4 Connect. As an Accelerating Commercialisation Facilitator, my role was to provide businesses, entrepreneurs and researchers with access to commercialisation advice and funding to help get innovative and novel.

Chicago, Illinois, US

The Obama Foundation Leaders: Asia-Pacific Program is a one-year leadership development and community engagement program that seeks to inspire, empower, and connect emerging leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region.In December 2019 - 200 emerging leaders from 33 nations and territories across the Asia-Pacific region gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Auckland, Auckland, NZ

The Edmund Hillary Fellowship brings world class entrepreneurs and investors together in Aotearoa (New Zealand) to catalyse positive change for the world. I am privileged to join other fellows for the Cohort 5 (Karamu). Here's an article on my plans with Catalysr in New Zealand. https://stories.ehf.org/creating-pa-4a4e6eeb8b22

Sydney, NSW, AU

The Westpac Social Change Fellowship supports innovators with a passion to create positive social change in Australia.10 Fellowships of up to $50,000 are awarded in 2019 to individuals who have the vision and commitment to deliver an initiative that will improve the wellbeing of Australians. The fellows also become life-long members of the W100 network..

Sydney, NSW, AU

Regional Opportunities Australia (ROA) is a not-for-profit set up in 2019 to help migrants and refugees move from big cities to regional Australia and connect them with employment and business opportunities. ROA's role is twofold; it will identify employment and business opportunities in regional areas, and it will also identify migrants and refugees in.

Toronto, Ontario, CA

The G20 Young Entrepreneurs’ Alliance (G20 YEA) is a collective of organisations across the G20 countries that work to promote and advance entrepreneurship. Alliance members represent more than 500,000 young entrepreneurs. The Foundation for Young Australians is the Australian member organisation.Each year, the G20 YEA brings together hundreds of the.

Melbourne, Victoria, AU

YLab is a social enterprise that is building an ecosystem for young people, and those working alongside them, to fix the world.My role as an Associate is to work individually and collaboratively within teams to deliver consulting projects for Government, Corporate and NFP sector around the future of: Cities, Democracy and Work. My Engagements have been.

Sydney, New South Wales, AU

AMP’s Tomorrow Makers come from all walks of life and locations, abilities and interests. They share the determination to make a positive impact on the community.Out of 1000s of applications, I was one of grant recipients who was chosen in 2018 amongst athletes, social innovators, scientists, educators, entrepreneurs, musicians and medical researchers to.

Mountain View, California, US

Singularity University is a global community using exponential technologies to tackle the world’s biggest challenges.The Global Solutions Program (GSP) is a 9-week immersive, residential experience at NASA Research Park in Mountain View, CA. GSP brings together dreamers and inspired solvers with unique skill sets, experiences, and passions, and empowers.

Chippendale, NSW, AU

EnergyLab was founded to support new business and technological initiatives that move Australia and the world toward 100% clean energy solutions. It offers various entrepreneurship programs in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Cambodia and India. My role is to identify strategic initiatives that can enable EnergyLab to grow & scale our impact, and.

Chippendale, NSW, AU

EnergyLab is a new cleantech incubator and accelerator in Australia aiming to move Australia and the world towards 100% sustainable, clean energy solutions. Climathon is a global 24-hour climate hackathon, and in Sydney it is conducted in partnership between EnergyLab and Climate-KIC – Europe’s largest public private innovation partnership.- Led a team of.

Melbourne, Victoria, AU

The Young Social Pioneers (YSP) program is an incubator program that provides young entrepreneurs and changemakers the skills, networks and clarity of purpose that will ensure their ventures have the best shot at success.I was privileged to be selected as 1 of the 60 young change-makers in Australia to join the Young Social Pioneer 2016 cohort, where I.

Sydney, NSW, AU

Worked with a cohort of 18 young people from Australia, selected for the SSE & Citi Youth Launchpad program, with the aim to learn skills and establish networks necessary to turn our passion for environmental and social good into a reality. Catalysr was born out of this program and we won $5,000 Take-off Grant to do a launch and showcase event in Parramatta.

Sydney, NSW, AU

Worked as a Graduate Campaigns Trainee at GetUp!, on a rotational role in Media, Legal, Climate and Clean Energy Teams and was able to deliver various research projects, campaign plans and also fed into the organisation strategy moving into the election year.

Wollongong, NSW, AU

Conducted in-depth tutorials with a focus on industry case studies, for Master of Engineering and Master of Engineering Management students in: - ENGG954: Strategic Management for Engineers and Technologists- ENGG942: Professional Practice for Engineers

North Wollongong, NSW, AU

iUniVative was a collaborative project between University of Wollongong and businesses in Kiama. - Worked on Droppoint Australia's business challenge to research and evaluate the potential to expand into the Business-to-Customer (B2C) parcel market.- Conducted market research, developed a business plan, and recommended aggressive marketing strategies for.

Sydney, NSW, AU

UniVative Regional was a collaborative project between University of Wollongong and Sutherland Shire Council - conducted on a competitive basis with other university teams, aiming to develop a strategic engagement plan of the council. - Conducted market research and data analysis to understand customer and partner needs- Undertook strategic planning to.

Montreal, Quebec, CA

Worked as the National Supply & Talent Management lead with AIESEC South Africa for:- Development of exchange internships- Initiatives leading to national and local organizational development- Programmes and processes for talent management pipeline. - Fostered cooperation and relationships with AIESEC national bodies globally

Montreal, Quebec, CA

Founded and led a team of 5 vice presidents and 33 student members for AIESEC chapter at GIK Institute. - Developed and set up a local structure of AIESEC in GIKI and developed a local compendium- Recruited, trained and mentored new members to set-up a leadership pipeline.- Managed external relations with administration at GIK Institute, expansion partner.

Montreal, Quebec, CA

Worked as a management trainee in Russia, and learnt cross-cultural leadership in a highly demanding environment through the following projects:- Led a research team of 12 nationalities with the aim of setting up an Industrial & Logistics park in Siberia, and developed business plans using the 'Business Model Canvas' - Carried out market research with.

Executive Program In Social Entrepreneurship, Business/Commerce, General

Executive Space Course - Asia Pacific

Vc Catalyst Program, Finance, General

Master'S Degree, Engineering Management

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering