Innovation Architect 🏗️ | Global Thought Leader 🌏 | Researcher 🔬 | Educator 📚 | Social Impact 🌱
✨ Yesterday’s call with Craig Fairweather left me buzzing with inspiration! 🌟 We dived into how Canberra’s business scene is leveling up ⬆️, with more recognition for successful Indigenous enterprises. Craig nailed it: success isn’t about ego—it’s about collaboration 🤝 and growth 🌱. The Canberra Innovation Network is key 🔑 in connecting the right people with the right opportunities, especially for our Indigenous communities. One story that really hit home 🏡 was how SERVICE ONE teamed up with the University of Canberra to launch Millhouse Ventures. Initially, they tried to cater to both Indigenous and mainstream businesses, but soon realized the need for specialized support. It’s a perfect example of the power of asking for help 🙏 and opportunity for us to collaborat on making a bigger impact 💥. Another golden nugget? Feedback loops 🔄 in accelerators and incubators are crucial. Everyone deserves a shot, regardless of their financial situation 💸, and in order to improve accelerators/incubators, you need good feedback loops to collect data and improve. 💬 Even though this is Australia’s political capital—in both government and culture—Canberra is pure networking and collaboration ground zero 🎯. I’ve always believed that "YOUR NETWORK IS A REFLECTION OF YOU NETWORK" 🌐—and Canberra is where those connections truly come to life. I’m pumped to keep building a stronger, more inclusive business community here in Canberra. Let’s keep asking: "How can we support?" 💪 #IndigenousBusiness #Canberra #Collaboration #Innovation #Networking #CommunityPower
