Join us as three incredible founders share their experiences to the UQ community.
We would like to invite the UQ community to join a 60-minute event where we will meet three incredible founders who will be sharing their experiences, from UQ students to startup founders.
Vikram Fidolin, Anh Van, and David Sea will share their journey, including the highs and lows, doubts, and ideas they've had in recent years that helped them get where they are.
Additionally, there will be time for questions and network at the end of the event. Open to all current UQ students and staff.
Event details
Date: Thursday 7 March 2024
Time: 5-6pm
Venue: Ventures space, Ground Floor, Global Change Institute (Building 20), UQ St Lucia Campus [MAP]
Guest speakers
Vikram Fidolin Anandharaja
CTO & Co-founder of Farm Hero
Vikram Fidolin Anandharaja is currently their final semester of master's in computer science management with a passion for making sustainable business accessible to farmers. That is exactly what his startup Farm Hero does. It is a marketplace that connects tractor owners with farmers who need agricultural services such as planting and harvesting, transforming connectivity for agricultural practices in Cambodia, one farmer at a time.
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 fueled by a profound desire to leverage her extensive knowledge and experience in the bio-material field toward impactful environmental innovation.
David Sea
Head of Operation of La Foundary
David is an astute chemical engineering graduate with a passion to contribute to the advancement of sustainable, safe, and innovative engineering solutions. His experience spans across working for one of the world’s leading iron ore producers, Forstescue Metal Group as well as a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, Metso. Currently, he is driving circular economy through sustainable bio-based material as Head of Operation at La Foundary Enterprise.
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