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Annie Parker

Former Executive Director, Tech Central at Greater Sydney Commission

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About Annie Parker

Annie Parker has more than 20 years' experience in the digital startup, technology and consulting sectors, building ecosystems and launching and running startup accelerator programs. She coaches and mentors founders. The Australian Financial Review named her one of the 100 Women of Influence in Australia in 2018, and Talent Unleashed gave her its Most Progressive Workplace Leader award in 2017.

She was Executive Director of Tech Central at the Greater Sydney Commission, where she led the establishment of Sydney's tech innovation hub. Before that she was a senior leader in Microsoft's Global Startups team, focusing on equity and inclusion and social impact partnerships. She co-founded Techfugees Australia, which connects the tech ecosystem with refugees, and Code Club Australia, a network of coding clubs for children.

She continues to support the tech community through various initiatives and mentorship.

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4 episodes

Start hereAnnie Parker finds inspiration working with startup foundersHer own interview on why she works with founders and on inclusion in startup ecosystems.

Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem

The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 4

Recorded as Executive Director, Tech Central, Greater Cities Commission

With Simon Thomsen, Tim Boyle, David Burt, Rachel Yang, Sarah Pearson, Bruce Tulloch, Cheryl Mack, Lucinda Hartley, Joshua Flannery, Megan Sebben, Alex Scandurra, Phil Ireland, Julie Trell, Peter Devine, Dean McEvoy, Craig Swann, Colette Grgic, Pete Horsley, Aaron Birkby, Paul Bassat, Maxine Sherrin, Malcolm Turnbull, James Alexander, Melissa Widner, Hamish Hawthorn, Lauren Capelin

Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem

The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 5

Recorded as Executive Director, Tech Central, Greater Cities Commission

With Mark Pesce, Steve Grace, Eloise Hall, Isobel Marshall, Darryl Lyons, Megan Sebben, Phil Ireland, Wayne Gerard, Sam Jockel, Samantha Finnegan, Arthur Sinodinos, Peter Devine, Tim Fung, Peter Tippett, Trevor Folsom, Dean McEvoy, Moira Were, Kate Jones, Daniel Flynn, Mick Liubinskas, Peter Bradd, Rachael Neumann, Chad Renando, Aaron Birkby, Rachel Yang, Melissa Widner, Sarah Pearson, Colin Kinner, Lauren Capelin, Bruce Tulloch, Matt Barrie, Kate Cornick, Cheryl Mack, Andrea Gardiner, Niki Scevak

Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem

The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 6

Recorded as Executive Director, Tech Central, Greater Cities Commission

With Leslie Delaforce, Darryl Lyons, Megan Sebben, Wayne Gerard, Nicole O'Brien, Alex Carpenter, Evan Thornley, Baden U'Ren, Tim Fung, Trevor Folsom, Peter Davison, Craig Swann, Moira Were, Colette Grgic, Allan O'Connor, Rachael Neumann, Chad Renando, Brendan Hill, Aaron Birkby, Malcolm Turnbull, Jodie Fox, Susan Oliver, Silvia Pfeiffer, Yolanda Redrup, Andrew Nunn, Melissa Widner, Alfred Lo, Sarah Pearson, Phil Hayes-St Clair, Colin Kinner, Lauren Capelin, Matt Barrie, Kate Cornick, Cheryl Mack, Andrea Gardiner, Niki Scevak

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The Greater Sydney Commission was a NSW Government agency responsible for strategic land-use planning across Greater Sydney.

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