About

Louise Vidal (Nobes) is a prominent social entrepreneur and innovator based in the Greater Adelaide Area, Australia. She is the Director at The Array [ ], a company located in Northern Territory, Australia. Louise is also the founder of '42' schools in Australia, a globally innovative software engineering school that is tuition-free and open to all, utilizing a peer-to-peer pedagogy. Her work is deeply rooted in social disruption and she is a multi-award winner recognized for her contributions to entrepreneurship and social impact.Louise is the founder and CEO of KIK Innovation Ltd, a social mission business aimed at ending youth unemployment through enterprise. KIK delivers innovative programs that empower disadvantaged young people to co-design products and services, leading to job creation and enabling them to exit poverty. She has also served as a board director at ac.care and has held various leadership roles, including Acting CEO at 42 London and Entrepreneur In Residence at Seaton High School.With a background in social work and an MBA from the University of South Australia, Louise has extensive experience in start-up and entrepreneurship facilitation, mentoring both disadvantaged youth and idea creators into successful business ventures. Her career is marked by a commitment to social impact and innovation, making her a respected figure in the field of social entrepreneurship.