What did you learn from 2020 and is there anything you’d do differently?
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2025 11:20 am
Find a way to breathe through all of the things you can’t control.
2020 took control out of everyone’s hands and that has taken some adjustment.
Learning to be comfortable in the uncertainty is a lesson I don’t think I’ll ever be finished learning but one that keeps giving back to me if I can walk it out.
What company do you most norway telemarketing database admire for its achievements in 2020?
All of our residents who have thrived through this time.
SpeeDx is best known for its fight against the global scourge of
“superbugs” and STIs, but has recently ramped up work on a respiratory virus test panel that tests for 11 main respiratory virus pathogens (including COVID) in a fast and high throughput format, to meet the increased demand for testing.
Calumino builds an innovative,
affordable, proprietary thermal sensor and AI software for unprecedented data capture now being used in health and wellbeing management for COVID to scan temperatures. I could go on an on with the incredible work our residents have done.
How do you view the current technology climate in Australia?
Out of challenges sometimes the greatest breakthroughs are born. I think we are going to see some amazing technologies emerge out of this period.
SpeeDx, one of our largest residents, was born out of the founders being made redundant at the end of the global financial crisis.
Today they are a global company, manufacturing solutions in diagnostics and health from Sydney. I think we will see more companies born out of the challenging circumstances of 2020.
What tech companies/startup will you be watching in 2021?
I’m really interested in companies that are removing plastic from the supply chain – not just bottles and containers, but in clothing, food services, pens – you name it.
New technologies using seaweed, shellfish and other sources of biodegradable and renewable sources have the ability to transform multiple industries and do good for people and the planet.
I’m also really excited about regenerative agricultural solutions, new ag and food tech solutions and personalised health.
What are you expecting to see in tech in 2021 and hoping will happen?
A greater focus on deep tech. Companies founded in complex science and engineering that are solving the world’s toughest challenges in climate, health, sustainability, equality and education will be even more of a focus as we enjoy revived community interest in science as a solution provider because of COVID.
While we’ve seen some really challenging times in our Universities and research sector I’m hopeful that we’re going to see more innovations spin out and more deep tech companies launch to help drive Australia’s economy to one that is more complex and robust.
I hope that we take forward the lessons learned in 2020 to put people at the heart of what we do and seek out science and engineering solutions for the hardest problems.
When the world was rocked with COVID we did come together and seek a solution, and while we aren’t there yet it demonstrates that collaboration is key to solving our common challenges.
What are your goals for the year ahead?
It sounds boring but to stay on track.
Wicked problems take a long time to find solutions and bring them to market.
I want to double down on supporting deep tech innovations survive and thrive in Australia and ensure that we build an ecosystem that will generate returns for people and the planet for generations to come.
2020 took control out of everyone’s hands and that has taken some adjustment.
Learning to be comfortable in the uncertainty is a lesson I don’t think I’ll ever be finished learning but one that keeps giving back to me if I can walk it out.
What company do you most norway telemarketing database admire for its achievements in 2020?
All of our residents who have thrived through this time.
SpeeDx is best known for its fight against the global scourge of
“superbugs” and STIs, but has recently ramped up work on a respiratory virus test panel that tests for 11 main respiratory virus pathogens (including COVID) in a fast and high throughput format, to meet the increased demand for testing.
Calumino builds an innovative,
affordable, proprietary thermal sensor and AI software for unprecedented data capture now being used in health and wellbeing management for COVID to scan temperatures. I could go on an on with the incredible work our residents have done.
How do you view the current technology climate in Australia?
Out of challenges sometimes the greatest breakthroughs are born. I think we are going to see some amazing technologies emerge out of this period.
SpeeDx, one of our largest residents, was born out of the founders being made redundant at the end of the global financial crisis.
Today they are a global company, manufacturing solutions in diagnostics and health from Sydney. I think we will see more companies born out of the challenging circumstances of 2020.
What tech companies/startup will you be watching in 2021?
I’m really interested in companies that are removing plastic from the supply chain – not just bottles and containers, but in clothing, food services, pens – you name it.
New technologies using seaweed, shellfish and other sources of biodegradable and renewable sources have the ability to transform multiple industries and do good for people and the planet.
I’m also really excited about regenerative agricultural solutions, new ag and food tech solutions and personalised health.
What are you expecting to see in tech in 2021 and hoping will happen?
A greater focus on deep tech. Companies founded in complex science and engineering that are solving the world’s toughest challenges in climate, health, sustainability, equality and education will be even more of a focus as we enjoy revived community interest in science as a solution provider because of COVID.
While we’ve seen some really challenging times in our Universities and research sector I’m hopeful that we’re going to see more innovations spin out and more deep tech companies launch to help drive Australia’s economy to one that is more complex and robust.
I hope that we take forward the lessons learned in 2020 to put people at the heart of what we do and seek out science and engineering solutions for the hardest problems.
When the world was rocked with COVID we did come together and seek a solution, and while we aren’t there yet it demonstrates that collaboration is key to solving our common challenges.
What are your goals for the year ahead?
It sounds boring but to stay on track.
Wicked problems take a long time to find solutions and bring them to market.
I want to double down on supporting deep tech innovations survive and thrive in Australia and ensure that we build an ecosystem that will generate returns for people and the planet for generations to come.