Inspiring stories and industry insights from those who have walked the path before you. Connect with the game changers and tap into the collective wisdom of your alumni community.
2 October, 2024
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Entrepreneurship, Sustainability, Arts and Culture
Andy reflects on the brand's inspiration, his creative background, and how living in Bangkok supports the company's growth in Southeast Asia.
Read more of Andy Miller | Redefining Drinking Culture with Heaps Normal
7 October, 2022
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Portfolio careers
Nicholas Sterkenburg | Finding your career 'sweet spot'
Nick's experience solving customer problems across different industries has helped him excel as a senior consultant specialising in customer strategy and experience design at Deloitte Digital, whilst flourishing as a freelance photographer.
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6 October, 2022
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Innovation
Rhianna Ferguson | Entering the space race
QUT alumnus, Rhianna Ferguson, has her dream job building rockets as Principal Avionics Engineer at Gilmour Space. She talks about her career in avionics engineering, and her hopes for the future of Australia’s space industry.
5 October, 2022
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Innovation
Ari Popper | Creating the future through science fiction
Ari Popper, founder and CEO of SciFutures, uses sci-fi storytelling, graphic novels, motion comics, prototyping, live action video and virtual reality to challenge companies to accelerate innovation and dream up their preferred future state now.
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1 September, 2022
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Entrepreneurship
Dr Daniel Swan | #GiveFirst and be a catalyst for positive change
Co-Founder and CEO of RealAR, Dr Daniel Swan sits down with the QUT Alumni team to share insights from his career journey and advice for fellow entrepreneurs on how to succeed in the industry.
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31 August, 2022
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Arts and Culture
Genevieve Larin and Tony Walsh | The faces behind Stranger Films
Having worked as freelance content creators for a few years, Genevieve Larin and Tony Walsh decided that the next natural step in their professional development was to form their own company - thus, Stranger Films was born.
Read more of Genevieve Larin and Tony Walsh | The faces behind Stranger Films
31 August, 2022
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Entrepreneurship
Andrew Cribb | Spaces for Public Good
A qualified Urban Planner and equipped with an MBA, Andrew plays a key advisory role in repurposing and reactivating spaces. We caught up with Andrew to find out more about his entrepreneurial journey and the impact it is having on local communities.
29 July, 2022
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Sustainability
James Tilbury | Opportunities abound in sustainability practice
James Tilbury has seen sustainability shift from a buzzword used in niche corners of the corporate world to an essential business focus. For over 10 years he’s been helping climate tech companies of all shapes and sizes transition to low-carbon solutions.
Read more of James Tilbury | Opportunities abound in sustainability practice
2 June, 2022
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Global careers
Benjamin Yu | Winning Play in the Gaming Industry
Benjamin oversees the Meta gaming business across Japan and South APAC and helps game developers and publishers find success with their games. We caught up with him to find out where his career has taken him since graduating from QUT.
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6 April, 2022
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Future of work
Bonnie Shaw | Navigating the Digital Era
Some of Bonnie's happiest childhood memories were soldering circuit boards and building mechanical lego machines with her father. This fostered a great curiosity and excitement about emerging technologies – something she's held onto throughout her career.