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Bruce Tulloch

Bruce Tulloch

Director of Intelligent Systems at Mayman Aerospace

Bruce Tulloch is a seasoned professional engineer and entrepreneur with nearly four decades of experience. He currently serves as the Director of Intelligent Systems at Mayman Aerospace and as a Senior Technology Advisor to JERA. Bruce is also a co-founder of MetaChip BitScope and is actively involved in mentoring and investing in startups within the infrastructure, energy, and defense sectors.Throughout his career, Bruce has founded several companies and collaborated on various projects, including developing Academy Award-winning digital audio dubbing systems for the US film and television industry, digital news radio broadcast systems for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, sonar systems for the Australian Navy, and MRI diagnostic systems for Siemens Oncology. He has also contributed to educational clusters for US universities and research clusters for the US Department of Energy.Bruce was a key member of the Jetpack Aviation team, contributing to the development of the world's only true turbine-powered JetPack. At Mayman Aerospace, he is involved in developing the Skyfield Razor, a high-performance AI/ML-controlled VTOL platform.He has served on the board and as Chair of The Studio, a startup incubator focused on media, entertainment, and gaming industries. Bruce is passionate about improving educational outcomes in STEM and AI and advocates for project-based learning and collaborative problem-solving.Bruce's career is characterized by his collaborative work at the intersection of creative expression and technological innovation. He is a founding member and Steward of the Guild of Entrepreneurs and supports the human-aligned use of AI.

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From Bruce Tulloch on some of the key challenges the Australian startup ecosystem faces · The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series
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  1. 0:24 Meet Bruce Tulloch
  2. 0:43 Overview of Bitscope Designs and Jetpack Aviation
  3. 1:25 Bruce's Early Career with Fairlight
  4. 2:53 Involvement with the Studio Limited
  5. 4:25 Growth of the Studio and Impact on Startups
  6. 5:34 Bruce's Entry into the Startup Ecosystem
  7. 6:14 Importance of Raspberry Pi in Education
  8. 7:44 Changes in the Startup Landscape from 2010
  9. 10:22 Experience with Venture Capital
  10. 12:13 Building Relationships in the Ecosystem

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Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem · 19 December 2022 The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 1 With Mark Pesce, Hayden Williams, Evan Thornley, Tim Fung, Trevor Folsom, Peter Davison, Pete Lead, Terry Hilsberg, Matt Bullock, Allan O'Connor, Rachael Neumann, Maxine Sherrin, Malcolm Turnbull, James Alexander, Alan Jones, Paul Bassat, Hamish Hawthorn, Alfred Lo, Phil Hayes-St Clair, Cameron Adams, Matt Barrie, Kate Cornick
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Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem · 19 December 2022 The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 4 With Simon Thomsen, Tim Boyle, David Burt, Rachel Yang, Sarah Pearson, 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, Annie Parker, Paul Bassat, Maxine Sherrin, Malcolm Turnbull, James Alexander, Melissa Widner, Hamish Hawthorn, Lauren Capelin
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Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem · 19 December 2022 The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 5 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, Annie Parker, Aaron Birkby, Rachel Yang, Melissa Widner, Sarah Pearson, Colin Kinner, Lauren Capelin, Matt Barrie, Kate Cornick, Cheryl Mack, Andrea Gardiner, Niki Scevak
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The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series · 27 January 2022 Bruce Tulloch on some of the key challenges the Australian startup ecosystem faces

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