The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series 
About Vicki Engsall
Vicki Engsall is the Chief Operating Officer and Founder of The Jojoba Company Australia. With a passion for safe skincare products, Vicki co-founded the company with her father, Ian Turner, in 2008. They grow their unique Wadi-Wadi Jojoba on their family farm in Yenda, NSW, Australia. Vicki's mission is to empower people to take control of their skin by using jojoba, which mimics the natural oil structure found in healthy skin. Over the years, she has been involved in various aspects of the business, including customer service, sales, marketing, product formulation, and operations. Vicki holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Technology Sydney and previously worked as an Assistant Principal at the NSW Department of Education. She is based in Castle Hill, New South Wales, Australia.
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The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series Go straight to the good bits.
Key moments from Vicki Engsall shares the benefits of growing your digital presence.
- 0:19Special Interview Series on Australian Startups
- 0:29Guest Host Introduction: Will Tjo
- 0:33Meet Vicki Engsall
- 0:46Vicki's Background and The Jojoba Company
- 1:39What is Jojoba?
- 2:56Vicki's First Exposure to the Australian Startup Community
- 3:11Year of First Exposure
- 4:09Support Structures in Early Days
- 4:56Formation of The Jojoba Company
- 6:30Jojoba Planting and Growing Process
In their own words.
“I don't think you can start a business without a very, very strong digital presence.”
The path so far.
- Now
Founder & COO, The Jojoba Company
- Until 2008
Assistant Principal / Teacher · NSW Department of Education
Sources: thejojobacompany.com.au
Jojoba on Day One
The Jojoba Company Australia, founded in 2008 by Vicki Engsall and her father, is renowned for its natural skincare products centred around Australian Wadi-Wadi Jojoba.
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