Greg brings over 20 years of experience across corporates, SMEs, and start-ups, specialising in identifying opportunities where enabling technologies and scalable business models drive fundable, high-performance businesses. He managed Perth’s first technology incubator, co-founded several tech ventures, and led a fund investing in start-ups. Greg focuses on helping founders become investment-ready, scale effectively, and maximize value creation and returns for stakeholders. His expertise includes assessing and structuring ventures for investment, acquisition, or divestment, offering deep insights into the perspectives of capital providers, investors, and business owners. In 2020, Greg’s contributions were recognised when he was named Australian Angel Investor of the Year and received the WA Pearcey Entrepreneur Award. His extensive exposure to the innovation ecosystem positions him as a trusted leader in aligning ventures with growth and investment opportunities..  

Richard is a doctor of medicine, a former captain of the Australian Hockey Team, the State Hockey Team and the State Cricket Team. He was also in Federal parliament for 10 years then he retired to take up the position of National Coach of the Australian Women's Hockey Team from 1993 until Sydney 2000. Ric has worked as a high performance consultant to the Fremantle Dockers, and as a mentor coach to 5 Australian Institute of Sport coaches. Retired from full time coaching the Kookaburras in 2014 after winning the World Cup, Ric now works as a High Performance Consultant.

Cecily Rawlinson was appointed Director of the WA AustCyber Innovation Hub in July 2021. A human-centred design practitioner, she is passionate about leveraging design thinking to unlock creative potential and foster innovation.Previously, Cecily led the CIVICUS team in co-designing and establishing seven regional innovation hubs globally, launching the Innovation for Change network in 2015. This role sharpened her innovation expertise and deepened her understanding of the global need for cybersecurity awareness and training. Her earlier career includes roles at the OECD and the Geneva Centre for Security Sector Governance (DCAF).Cecily holds a Master’s in International Affairs from the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (IHEID) and dual Bachelor degrees in Arts and Commerce from the University of Western Australia.

Heiko is a globally Certified Fund Raising Executive with extensive expertise in managing fundraising and corporate partnership programs. With a strong background in strategic marketing and major gifts fundraising, he has worked across health, medical research, arts, education, and community services sectors. Heiko has held leadership roles with organisations including Brightwater Care Group, St John of God Health Care, Perth Zoo, and the Perth Children's Hospital Foundation. Currently, he serves as Chief Development Officer at Youth Focus. He is a Fellow of the Fundraising Institute of Australia and a Chuffed.org Community Ambassador. A recipient of multiple awards, including the inaugural Centre for Social Impact Scholarship from the Qantas Foundation, Heiko holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Management and Marketing from the University of Western Australia, alongside other professional development qualifications.

He has over forty years’ experience in business development, and sales and marketing within the life sciences industry having worked in medical devices, in vitro diagnostics, laboratory distribution, and allied healthcare. He has held board, senior management, and advisory positions in Australia and internationally. Jim was a co-founder of three successful diagnostics companies, Techlab, Pacific Diagnostics and Panbio. He is a supporter of early-stage companies mentoring groups on strategy, commercialization, and growth. Since 2010 he has been an active member of Brisbane Angels Investor Group, giving insight from both an entrepreneurial and investor perspective. Jim holds a B App. Sc. (USQ), B Econ. (UQ); FAICD.

Paula has over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, including founding Australia’s largest personal development school, being a franchisor, hotel owner, professional speaker, business coach, and now CEO of the Global Institute of Training and Presenting. Paula holds a Bachelor’s in Training and Development, a Master’s in Leadership, and a PhD in Organisational Leadership. She is a Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) and Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management. Renowned for her decades of research in Presentation Intelligence® and human behaviour, Paula is a leading expert in powerful presenting and leadership communication. Based in the Perth Hills, Paula balances her professional expertise with family life, triathlon attempts, and caring for her beloved alpacas

Vijay is a seasoned business executive with expertise in financial, operational, legal, sales, inventory, and HR management. He has a deep understanding of diverse business needs and extensive knowledge of the uniform industry, including global supply chains.

Vijay has owned and operated businesses in Africa and Australia. In Africa, his ventures included equipment reclamation, access systems, epoxy flooring, lock manufacturing, and establishing a paint plant in Nairobi. In Australia, he focused on anti-graffiti solutions, wholesale grocery supply, health supplements, and uniform manufacturing with imports from China. His experience showcases adaptability and strategic leadership across industries and markets.

 Simon is an International Keynote Speaker, Business Mentor, Presenter, and Author whose method of using models to accelerate thinking and elevate influence is used in over 30 countries and nine languages.With a diverse background in electrics, electronics, teaching, university lecturing, executive management, corporate consulting, and peak-performance coaching, Simon has developed a unique framework that transforms how business leaders, consultants, and salespeople unpack complex concepts and inspire agreement. His innovative approach is reshaping the way professionals think, communicate, and influence in high-stakes environments worldwide.