Episode Summary:
Peta Ellis is the founder of http://everydayentrepreneur365.com.au/, and an entrepreneur who’d founded 4 companies before 30, and has gone on to spend much of her career in a community building and mentor role. She has supporting hundreds of startup founders and teams in a variety of roles, including as CEO of River City Labs, an Innovation Strategist at The Unconventional Group, Entrepreneur In Residence at Ipswich Girls’ and Junior Grammar School, and as co-founder of Tribe Global. In her conversation with Adam, Peta discusses her time with River City Labs and the importance of innovation.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Day One Podcast
00:29 Meet Peta Ellis
01:01 Peta's Background and Involvement in the Ecosystem
01:53 Early Involvement in the Startup Scene
03:07 Attraction to the Innovation Ecosystem
04:52 The Support Infrastructure in Brisbane
06:43 Key Catalysts for the Startup Ecosystem
08:26 Learning from External Ecosystems
11:49 Importance of Storytelling in Entrepreneurship
14:44 Community Initiatives and Programs
16:27 Areas for Improvement in the Ecosystem
17:46 Advice for New Founders
18:57 Importance of Innovation for Australia's Future
20:04 Essential Insights for the Series
21:04 Historical Context of the Startup Ecosystem
