Ignition<\/a> program, which runs from August 30 – September 4 which allows aspiring entrepreneurs, academics and innovators to develop their business ideas through workshops and mentoring sessions, as well as clinics, advice and support from leading experts,\u201d Professor de Bussy said.<\/p>\n\u201cMs Humphrey and Mr Liao will be outstanding ambassadors for innovation.\u00a0 They will be able to help connect Curtin entrepreneurs and form relationships with global experts in technology entrepreneurship and investment as part of the pipeline of entrepreneurial activity at the University.\u201d<\/p>\n
Ms Humphrey, who founded video streaming platform Kanopy in 2008, before taking it to the USA in 2013 where it grew into a global enterprise, said she looked forward to beginning her new role by delivering the opening keynote speech for Ignition 2020.<\/p>\n
\u201cMore than 70 eager entrepreneurs are ready to embark on an intensive week of entrepreneurial activity as part of Ignition 2020. I am excited to inspire them to undertake what is an incredible opportunity to learn, grow and help fast-track their vision into commercial ventures,\u201d Ms Humphrey said<\/p>\n
Mr Liao, who will serve as a \u2018virtual\u2019 Entrepreneur in Residence while based in San Francisco, said he was excited to become involved in developing and delivering the already impressive range of activities and opportunities available to budding entrepreneurs at Curtin.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m thrilled at having this opportunity to help foster a culture of business innovation and entrepreneurship which can go on to deliver real economic and social impact,\u201d Mr Liao said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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