Are you unsure about how to kick off your startup project and make a difference?
Come along and meet students who have excelled in several UQ Ventures programs and have been recognised by Protostars, a program led by the Blackbird Foundation that provides $1k to young entrepreneurs to work on their passion projects.
It's time for you to learn more and network with students who are taking big steps as young entrepreneurs. In this 45-minute panel and discussion, you will have a chance to meet and ask questions to Bradley Cox, founder of Exam Insights,, Jed Hoo, founder of PURESORT, and Ahn Van co-founder of La Foundary.
These young founders will be sharing their journeys, how they managed to build their first prototypes, and answering any questions from the audience.
This event is part of Curiosity Talk and has been organised in collaboration with Protostar by the Blackbird Foundation. Open to all UQ students, alumni, and staff.
Event details
Date: Wednesday 7 August 2024
Time: 5-6pm
Venue: Ventures space, Ground Floor, Global Change Institute (Building 20), UQ St Lucia Campus [MAP]
Guest speakers
Bradley Cox
Co-founder of Exam Insights
Bradley is a self-taught software developer and co-founder of Exam Insights, which focuses on enhancing Year 12 student exam performance through data-driven preparation. He has scaled the platform to serve thousands of students across over 400 schools in Queensland. Previously, Bradley worked on Cycle Insights, developing a model for bike-buying decisions, and at SmilePal, creating innovative dental care solutions with AI.
Anh Van
Biochemical Engineer, Founder/Research and Development Lead of La Foundary
As the technical and executive spearhead of La Foundary, Van harnesses her deep-seated fascination with microorganisms and an unwavering commitment to forging a sustainable future. Her journey from academia to entrepreneurship is driven by a profound desire to leverage her extensive knowledge and experience in the bio-material field toward impactful environmental innovation.
Jed Hoo
Founder of PURESORT
Jed is a second year computer science student at UQ and the Founder of PURESORT, a waste tech startup. He works as a Ventures ambassador and was part of Protostars Season 6.
About Connect
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