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Petr Adámek

CEO at Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN)

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Petr Adámek

About Petr Adámek

Petr Adámek is a seasoned expert in innovation, competitiveness, and business growth, with over 25 years of international experience. He currently serves as the CEO of the Canberra Innovation Network, where he provides strategic leadership, manages program delivery, and supports the innovation community in Canberra, Australia. Petr's career spans various roles, including Director of Programs at CBR Innovation Network and Business Growth Manager at SODA Inc. He has a strong background in business growth and start-up management consulting, mentoring, and coaching, as well as experience in incubation, acceleration, and growth programs for entrepreneurs. Petr holds an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and an MSc in Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence from the Czech Technical University in Prague. He is fluent in Czech, English, and Russian, and has a basic proficiency in German.

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Start herePetr Adámek sees the benefits of greater cohesion of the national startup ecosystemHis own interview, making the case for a more connected national startup ecosystem from Canberra's point of view.

Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem

The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 3

With Michael Batko, Wayne Gerard, Peter Devine, Rohit Bhargava, Terry Hilsberg, Peter Bradd, Zrinka Tokic, Rachael Neumann, Zoe Piper, Susan Oliver, Silvia Pfeiffer, Murray Hurps, Rachel Yang, Yolanda Redrup, Peta Ellis, 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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Key moments from Petr Adámek sees the benefits of greater cohesion of the national startup ecosystem.

  1. 0:30Meet Petr Adámek
  2. 1:35Overview of Canberra Innovation Network
  3. 2:02Why Petr Loves His Job
  4. 3:05Future of AI and Its Applications
  5. 5:00Petr's Involvement in the Startup World
  6. 6:57Differences Between Global Startup Ecosystems
  7. 9:43Early Days of the Startup Scene in Canberra
  8. 10:46Current Landscape of the Canberra Startup Ecosystem
  9. 13:34Gaps in the Startup Ecosystem
  10. 15:06Strengths of the Australian Startup Community

In their own words.

“Could we dare to aim to be one of the most productive startup ecosystems on the planet? And I think we could.”
Petr Adámek — Petr Adámek sees the benefits of greater cohesion of the national startup ecosystemThe History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series · 24 July 2022

The path so far.

  1. Now

    CEO · Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN)

  2. From 2014 · Startup

    General Manager · KILN Incubator

  3. Earlier · Startup

    Acting CEO · Soda Inc

  4. From 2008 · Startup

    Co-founder & Executive Director · Berman Group

Sources: canberratimes.com.au, x.com

Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN) on Day One

The Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN) supports startups, scale-ups and small businesses in the Canberra region.

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