Author: Zoe Engeman

8 April, 2025
Filed under: Entrepreneurship, Leadership

Heidi Cooper | Queensland business: the economic force behind our state’s bright future

Heidi Cooper is the CEO of Business Chamber Queensland and an advocate for the business community. Drawing on her experience in some of Australia's largest companies, Heidi discusses the future of Queensland business.

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31 March, 2025
Filed under: Entrepreneurship, Marketing

Professor Gary Mortimer | When small businesses ‘bend the rules’

QUT alumnus and staff member, Professor Gary Mortimer, is widely recognised as Australia's leading retail expert. His recent research dives into why bending the rules can be a win for businesses and their customers.

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24 March, 2025
Filed under: Innovation, Portfolio careers, Entrepreneurship

Dr Ken Dutton-Regester | Science meets storytelling

Dr Ken Dutton-Regester has turned his scientific expertise into creative tools—from VR to escape rooms. He shares his journey from researcher to founder of Excite Science, and his mission to make cancer education more accessible and engaging.

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17 March, 2025
Filed under: Entrepreneurship

Alyce Renderos | The business of gifting

Meet ballerina turned entrepreneur, Alyce Renderos. As Founder of corporate gifting service Saltus Gifting, Alyce shares her career journey, the highs and lows of small business ownership, and her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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3 February, 2025
Filed under: Innovation, Future of work

Prof Marek Kowalkiewicz | Australia's AI moment

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant frontier—it's here, transforming industries, economies, and the way we work. Yet, as the world accelerates into this new era, is Australia keeping pace? Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz explores this issue.

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24 January, 2025
Filed under: Future of work, Innovation

Carl Gribble | Bridging business and AI

Carl Gribble has built a successful career in customer experience. He now co-leads Dorothi AI, a company focused on helping professionals leverage Generative AI. Carl shares his journey and explores how businesses can harness these AI to stay ahead.

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21 January, 2025
Filed under: Innovation, Future of work

Chris Hockings | AI you can trust

Chris Hockings has built an impressive career in the technology industry. As APAC Chief Technology Officer (Cyber Security) of IBM, Chris leverages his experience to provide valuable insights into how we can effectively secure and govern AI.

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7 January, 2025
Filed under: Innovation, Future of work

Marco Morales | Innovating with empathy

From his early days in web design to his current role as an innovation strategist, Marco Morales' relentless curiosity and passion for creativity have driven his path. Marco shares secrets to staying ahead in a fast-paced industry, and the future of AI.

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9 October, 2024
Filed under: Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Innovation

Michael Fox | Pioneering plant-based innovation

As Co-Founder and CEO of Fable Food Co, Michael Fox is transforming the food industry with plant-based meat alternatives from mushrooms. He shares the inspiration behind Fable, the challenges of sustainable food, and his vision for the future.

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8 October, 2024
Filed under: Entrepreneurship

Dr Charmaine Glavas | Thriving in uncertainty

How do women entrepreneurs thrive in uncertain times? Dr Charmaine Glavas' research highlights the crucial role of self efficacy, optimism, hope, and resilience in navigating challenges and seizing opportunities. 

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8 October, 2024
Filed under: Entrepreneurship

Alexander Bayliss | Rolling the dice

During the 2020 lockdowns, like many of us, Alexander Bayliss found himself at home, exploring his hobbies. For Alex, this meant immersing himself in online gaming. Then, he had a lightbulb moment: why not create his own board game?

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11 August, 2024
Filed under: Leadership, Arts and Culture

Dr Belinda Burns | Top-down creativity

Dr Belinda Burns, Chief Creative Officer at Screen Queensland, shares her career journey, the challenges she's faced along the way, and her insights on breaking into the industry

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