Pete Horsley
Founder at Remarkable
Pete Horsley is the Founder of Remarkable Tech and Co-Founder of the Inclusive Innovation Network (+N), based in the Greater Sydney Area, Australia. With a focus on creating transformative social change through innovation, good design, and strategic networks, Pete has been instrumental in building ecosystems of innovators and companies addressing challenges in disability, ageing, and mental health. His career includes roles such as Founder of the Remarkable: Inclusive Tech Accelerator at Cerebral Palsy Alliance and Volunteer and Corporate Engagement Manager, where he managed volunteer strategies and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Pete holds a Bachelor of Built Environment in Landscape Architecture from Queensland University of Technology and a Bachelor of Ministries from Morling Theological College. His work is characterized by a commitment to innovation, strategy, and social impact.
In their own words
From Pete Horsley explains why diversity is so important in the ecosystem · The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview SeriesWe can't continue to look to dig our future out of the ground. We have to dig it out of our heads.
Career
- Now Founder · Remarkable
- Earlier Innovation lead (parent organisation of Remarkable) · Cerebral Palsy Alliance
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Key moments
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- 0:30 Meet Pete Horsley
- 0:44 Pete's Background and Entry into Startups
- 1:40 The Change My World in One Minute Competition
- 3:00 Creating the Solar Powered Wheelchair
- 4:07 Hackathons and Their Outcomes
- 4:48 Funding from Telstra and Launching Remarkable
- 6:13 Support and Mentorship in the Ecosystem
- 8:30 Observations on Gaps in the Ecosystem
- 9:12 Early Stage Capital Challenges
- 10:42 Opportunities in Disability Tech
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