How long does it take to launch your own business after graduating from university? Less than a year if you’re anything like Hailey Brown, a UQ alum who studied a Bachelor of Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management / Bachelor of Arts (Psychology).
A Brisbane company aiming to produce edible coffee cups from flour byproducts is the first winner of Nespresso’s StartCup competition, earning $50,000 to fund its circular economy vision.
The LeadHers Awards showcases and celebrates outstanding leadership capabilities demonstrated by women in entrepreneurship. Find out who is shortlisted for each category.
A captivating founder story – and how you tell it – is crucial to attracting early stage funding. Here, two venture capitalists reveal how to nail your pitch and make it stand out from the crowd.
A team of four cross-disciplinary students have taken out first place and $10,000 at the #TransformLaw KWM Prize for their AI tool to help businesses monitor comments on social media.
At 23, Hailey Brown founded assistive tech company Vacayit, which aims to help blind and low-vision tourists make informed decisions about their holiday.
Celebrating an extraordinary year of entrepreneurship at UQ! Join us as we showcase and celebrate our community of innovators and leaders, while also recognising our amazing industry mentors, volunteers, and partners at the Ventures Annual Showcase.