In this episode, we introduce listeners to Noosa Council Economic Development Officer Carolyn Bullen.

We discuss the Sunshine Coast region as a whole, the different community groups and alliances supporting the creation of new ventures. And some new exciting projects in place to deliver new spaces for entrepreneurs, makers, creators, and innovators.

Episode 15 - Carolyn Bullen - Noosa Council Economic Development Advisor

In this episode, we introduce you to Coby Sullivan the newly appointed Regional Innovation Coordinator (RIC) role. Coby brings to the coast a wealth of knowledge and truly understands the nuances of entrepreneurialism and innovation, having worked in New York City’s Varick Street Incubator as well as with some of Australia's most successful startups, such as The Urban List. She also brings a strong background in business development and stakeholder engagement, following leadership roles with Griffith University and Flight Centre Travel Group.

Episode 16 - Coby Sullivan Regional Innovation Coordinator

In this episode, we introduce you to the founder of The Powerhouse Collective, a Noosa based Business Development Hub for work from home mums with onsite childcare. Offering also Business Retreats, Networking Events and workshops Aimee invisions growing the venture to help more business mamas parnent and work all under the same roof.

www.facebook.com/thepowerhousecoop

Episode 17 - Aimee Sheriff - Founder of The Powerhouse Collective

In this episode we introduce you to Cameron Schroeder, professional photographer turned blockchain enthusiast. He shares his personal pain-points delivering images to clients and how he is now turning that into a new SaaS solution, leveraging blockchain technology.

https://photostream.io/

Episode 18 - Cameron Schroeder - Founder of Photostream

In this episode, we introduce you to Ivan Jasenovic, the founder and architect of dHealthNetwork.io as we discuss what attracted him to the Sunshine Coast to launch his Startup after a successful career in the United States, being educated in California during the 1980's Silicon Valley era and the capacity of leveraging Blockchain tech to solve health related issues.

Episode 19 - Ivan Jasenovic leveraging Blockchain technology through the dHleath Network

In this episode, we introduce you to Mark Paddenburg who leads an amazing team assisting startup ventures to launch and scale at the Innovation Centre, based in Sippy Downs. Mark has a demonstrated track record in creating value by connecting creative ideas, people, programs and early stage capital. He shares his observations on how the Innovation Centre has become one of the largest and most successful regional business incubator/ accelerators in Australasia - home to over 50 startup/scaleup members with over 160 graduated companies (89% still in business. 

To connect with Mark and discover all the amazing opportunities available at the Innovation Centre connect via the team via their website - http://innovationcentre.com.au/

Episode 20, Mark Paddenburg CEO of the Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast

In the episode, we introduce you to Frank Swindless, Personal Trainer Turn Your Life Around Personal Training & Holistic Health. We discuss what attracted him to the Sunshine Coast to start his new venture and his vision for opening a Holistic Health 'Superclinic'.

Episode 21 - Frank Swindells | -Turn Your Life Around Personal Training & Holistic Health

In this episode, we introduce you to Shane Morgan from Sunshine Coast Council to chat all things IdeasFest & HackFest - two Sunshine Coast events aimed at transforming problems into real life solutions. 

To learn more or register check out: https://haveyoursay.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/IdeasFest_Hackfest

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