Episode Summary:
Baden U’Ren is an entrepreneurship educator and innovation professional who has worked in a variety of roles within the Australian startup ecosystem. He is the co-founder of both The Unconventional Group and Script-Ed, and had a nearly 20 year career as an academic as the head of entrepreneurship at Bond University. In his conversation with Adam, he discusses the importance of the education sector for the growth of Australia’s startup ecosystem, and how the ecosystem has evolved over the past 20 years.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Day One Podcast
00:24 Meet Baden U'Ren
00:45 Baden's Current Ventures
01:23 The Unconventional Group's Focus
02:12 Transition from Academia to Corporate Education
02:52 The Impact of Education on Entrepreneurship
04:40 Motivation for Teaching Entrepreneurship
06:31 Challenges in Australia's Education System
07:26 Leaving Bond University
08:06 Early Exposure to Startups
09:37 The Australian Startup Ecosystem
11:21 Key Contributors to the Ecosystem
12:43 The Role of Corporates in Innovation
13:18 Historical Perspective on Startups
15:35 Development of the Ecosystem in Queensland
17:44 Key Takeaways from International Programs
19:18 Strengths and Weaknesses of the Ecosystem
20:56 The Need for a National Mindset
22:03 Differences in Queensland's Ecosystem
24:43 Advice for New Entrepreneurs
26:32 Closing Thoughts on Innovation in Australia
