We are supported by the Queensland Government, as well as number of community partners, sponsors and supporters committed to driving a new digital economy on the Gold Coast.
We would like to acknowledge and thank all of our wonderful mentors for their support and generosity.
For those seeking a mentor, please find some of our wonderful member-mentors below, who both support the community, and who are motivated to help startups and small businesses to excel on the Gold Coast.
For those wishing to become a mentor, please join as a member of the Gold Coast Innovation Hub first. Then, please click on the “Become a Mentor” button below to apply.
Recognised by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia’s 100 Women of Influence Sharon Hunneybell has a passion for technology, innovation, collaboration and is a champion for youth participation in startups and technology.
Sharon has held senior roles in a number of fast growing Australian firms including multi award winning software company, Opmantek. She has been an active startup community builder, co-creating and facilitating dozens of programs and initiatives to support digital business creation and growth.
With a career spanning 30 years in the professional services industry, Allan has built an intimate knowledge and understanding of what small to medium size business owners and professionals require during various phases of their lifecycle.
Professionally Allan holds a Bachelor of Commerce, is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, a member of the The Institute of Managers and Leaders and a member of the Australian College of Pharmacy. Allan also sits on the boards of helicopter rescue organisation Lifeflight Australia Limited, along with Gold Coast private school All Saints Anglican School.
Baden is a nationally recognised entrepreneurship educator, leading Bond University’s Entrepreneurship and Innovation disciplines for over a decade. He is the Director of Bond’s Commercialisation Centre, building entrepreneurial capability across campus through curriculum, workshops, immersions and events. Outside of the University he leads the Startup Community Leaders Missions to Silicon Valley, Boulder and Israel for Startup Catalyst and supports his wife in their veterinary business Pet Wellness Centres. His background is in commercial banking (NAB) and private equity (QIC), and he is a regular contributor to conferences, community events and the media on the topics of disruption, innovation and the entrepreneurial method.
Hi I’m Andrew,
Over the past 20 years, as a founder I’ve taken multiple startups from concept to national distribution via licensees, raised more than $6 million in joint-venture funding, and applied for several patents and trademarks. My experience spans IoT interconnectivity across power distribution, domestic and industrial applications, aquaculture, high-voltage power, oil and gas, chemical industries, and banking, finance, and insurance.
I’d be pleased to support emerging founders with mentoring that applies practical solution architecture to their challenges, offering experience-based guidance. “Solution architecture” is, in essence, the definitive pivot, just as Netflix evolved from mailing DVDs to streaming.
Lets start with a free 45 minute chat to see if we click.
Dennis is an experienced senior executive who worked across several industries during
his career in both the private and government sectors. His previous roles have seen him
develop and implement programs to encourage innovation and facilitate R&D at many
different levels. Beyond his thorough understanding of R&D and its relevant
applications, Dennis also has a strong skill set in the business development field, having
successfully developed and implemented a number of strategies and frameworks that
have enabled businesses to move into new fields. Dennis has demonstrable success as
an innovative and forward-thinking executive.
With over 10 years of experience in the sales industry, Ksenia has had an opportunity to coach over 600 sales reps, while increasing her clients’ revenue by over 45mln and speaking on national and international conferences. Now Ksenia is a co-founder of Fall In Love With sales (Sales School for Women) and Cryptohub (Online Crypto Education Social Platform).
Steve is an Electronic and Software Engineer, Entrepreneur and Gold Coast Community connector.
He is founder of Gold Coast Techspace, the Gold Coast’s very own makerspace and geek hub and Refactor, an Agile Hardware and Software consultancy. His own startup secluded.io specialises in low-power, cloud connected sensors designed for low cost and secluded environments.
He regularly takes part in startup education activities such as Startup OnRamp and sits on many advisor boards as technical expert.
