The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series
About Anthony Ferrier
Anthony Ferrier is a seasoned business leader and innovator, currently serving as the Head of Growth at Trideca, a consultancy focused on strategy, data, and digital opportunities. With a career spanning multiple continents, including Australia, the US, and Europe, Anthony has driven change in some of the world's most complex organizations. He has a rich background in commercialisation, innovation, and strategy, having held leadership roles at Swinburne University of Technology, KPMG, and BNY Mellon, among others.Anthony is known for his ability to build effective strategies and systems that create exceptional solutions impacting customers' lives positively. He has co-founded successful businesses, developed innovative products, and shaped global commercialisation and innovation competencies. His educational background includes a Masters in Commerce from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Newcastle.Anthony is based in Sydney, Australia, and has lived in New York City, San Francisco, London, and Newcastle. He is a published author and speaker, with a relentless curiosity and passion for innovation and customer-focused solutions.
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The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series Go straight to the good bits.
Key moments from Anthony Ferrier offers his advice to startup founders.
- 0:31Meet Anthony Ferrier
- 1:12Anthony's Role at Swinburne University
- 2:01Corporate Side of Innovation
- 3:24The Startup Landscape in the Mid-90s
- 4:45Arrival in San Francisco at Web 1.0 Peak
- 6:29Differences Between Startup Ecosystems
- 10:02Success in Corporate and Startup Partnerships
- 11:03Corporate Accelerator Models
- 13:29Advice for Startups Engaging with Corporates
- 16:35The Future of the Australian Startup Ecosystem
In their own words.
“Quick shifts and changes are not welcome a lot of the time within corporates, and you are not necessarily better than them.”
Trideca on Day One
Trideca, formerly known as Appscore, is an Australian-based digital agency specializing in mobile application development for iOS, Android, and Windows platforms.
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