David Burt
Director of Entrepreneurship at UNSW Founders
David Burt is a prominent figure in the entrepreneurial landscape, currently serving as the Director of Entrepreneurship at UNSW. With a passion for fostering innovation, David leads the UNSW Founders team, providing free, philanthropically funded support to students, academics, staff, and alumni of the University of New South Wales. His efforts are aimed at transforming good ideas into successful startups. David is also a Non-Executive Director at Phyllome, where he contributes to creating sustainable food systems through robotics and genetics. His commitment to environmental sustainability is further demonstrated by his role as a Non-Executive Director at Planet Ark Environmental Foundation. With a background in business development and strategy analysis from his time at CSIRO and KPMG, David Burt is dedicated to empowering entrepreneurs and advancing Australia's sovereign capabilities. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Management from the University of Sydney and is actively involved in various initiatives that align technology with societal progress.
In their own words
From David Burt explains why startups are essential to our standard of living · The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview SeriesSilicon Valley is the dividend of a trillion dollars of U.S. Department of Defense spending.
Career
- Now Director of Entrepreneurship · UNSW Founders
- Earlier Led science commercialisation team · CSIRO
Sources: forbes.com.au
Key moments
Jump straight to the part of Turo partners with Uber, AirTrunk's $23B sale & agtech spotlight you want.
Heard on
▶
▶
▶ UNSW Founders on Day One
UNSW Founders is an entrepreneurial program based at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) in Australia. 1 person · 3 episodes → Connections
Will RichardsHost, The Startup Retro
Gemma ClancyHost, The Startup Retro
Cheryl MackCEO & Co-founder, Aussie Angels, Aussie Angels
Adam SpencerHost, Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem
Simon ThomsenEditor, Startup Daily
Tim BoyleCEO, LifeSciences Australia, LifeSciences Australia
Rachel YangPartner, Giant Leap Fund
Sarah PearsonFormer Chancellor, University of New England, University of New England (UNE) Spot something wrong? Suggest a correction Updated 25 September 2026
Want a show of your own?
W2D1 Media — the team behind the Day One Network, which helped build Blackbird Ventures' Wild Hearts — builds and produces podcasts for funds, founders and operators. If you want a show built around your brand, let's talk.