A recent panel discussion considered the current state of the Indigenous entrepreneur ecosystem in Australia.

The panel was inspired by upcoming Dream Venture Masterclassesthat equip Indigenous people in Australia with the connections, capabilities and access to capital that they need to become investor-ready or ready to invest. The conversation was framed around questions including:

• What is the current state of the Indigenous entrepreneur ecosystem and capital raising? 

• What are current challenges as well as opportunities unique to Australia?

• What is next for the sector within Australia and against a global context? 

The panellists included:

• Leslie Delaforce - Indigenous Entrepreneurship Director, Minderoo Foundation 

• Liam Ridgeway - Co-founder NGNY - Ngakkan Nyaagu / Co-founder Indigitek / Director, IndigiGig

• Lauren Capelin - Principal, Startmate

• Gavin Mate -Head of Aboriginal Strategy & Engagement Uniting / Director Worthwhile Ventures Ltd

You can watch a recap of the panel session and read some further thoughts by Chad Renando here