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Peta Ellis

Peta Ellis

General Manager at Beaten Zone Venture Partners · Former at EverydayEntrepreneur365

Startup Support

Peta Ellis is a dynamic leader and innovator in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, currently serving as the General Manager at Beaten Zone Venture Partners. With a focus on nurturing innovation in the Defence sector, she leverages her extensive experience in entrepreneurial education, founder support, and strategic international expansion to transform potential into success stories. As the founder of EverydayEntrepreneur365, Peta empowers mid-career professionals to pivot into entrepreneurship, utilizing their existing skills and knowledge. Her role as a director at HypeMogulPR involves crafting compelling narratives for changemakers, aligning with her mission to build robust entrepreneurial ecosystems. Based in Brisbane, Australia, Peta is a recognized community activator and strategic connector, with a strong commitment to fostering growth through community and strategic connections.

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From Peta Ellis on the importance of innovation · The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series
Not everyone's cut out to be the founder, but they could definitely play an instrumental role in another company or be a change maker within a large organization.
▶ Peta Ellis on the importance of innovation

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  1. 0:29 Meet Peta Ellis
  2. 1:01 Peta's Background and Involvement in the Ecosystem
  3. 1:53 Early Involvement in the Startup Scene
  4. 3:07 Attraction to the Innovation Ecosystem
  5. 4:52 The Support Infrastructure in Brisbane
  6. 6:43 Key Catalysts for the Startup Ecosystem
  7. 8:26 Learning from External Ecosystems
  8. 11:49 Importance of Storytelling in Entrepreneurship
  9. 14:44 Community Initiatives and Programs
  10. 16:27 Areas for Improvement 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 3 With Michael Batko, Wayne Gerard, Petr Adámek, Peter Devine, Rohit Bhargava, Terry Hilsberg, Peter Bradd, Zrinka Tokic, Rachael Neumann, Zoe Piper, Susan Oliver, Silvia Pfeiffer, Murray Hurps, Rachel Yang, Yolanda Redrup, Sarah Pearson, Niki Scevak, Colin Kinner, Mark Pesce, Colette Grgic, Ian Gardiner, Lauren Capelin, Matt Barrie, Melissa Widner, Cameron Adams, Georgie Turner, Baden U'Ren, Evan Thornley, Alan Noble, Kate Jones, Kate Cornick, James Alexander, Dharmica Mistry, Emily Rich, Lars Rasmussen
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The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series · 17 February 2022 Peta Ellis on the importance of innovation

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