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MOBILISING SCIENTIFIC INNOVATION FOR REAL-WORLD IMPACT.

I equip researchers with the fluency needed to translate their innovations, and help organisations navigate academic and deep-tech partnerships.

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PODCASTER
Tech Strategist
Commercial Architect
Super-connector
PODCASTER
TECH STRATEGIST
COMMERCIAL ARCHITECT
Superconnector
PODCASTER

I’m on a mission to accelerate  scientific innovation.

We are living through a technological golden age, yet most brilliant discoveries never leave the lab. The problem is rarely the technology. Even with solid data and an alluring market, many scientific innovations literally become LOST IN TRANSLATION.

Successful commercialisation requires a village. While Technology Transfer Offices manage the vital IP and transactional frameworks, I focus on the human and strategic variables.

My goal is to transform researchers into "industry-literate" innovators. Working alongside TTO’s, I use dynamic tools and services to build fluency beyond the lab and the technology.

Once this proficiency is unlocked, scientists can confidently step into research translation and commercialisation – arenas where latent research capability is transitioned to market-ready offerings.

250+

Industry Projects

20+

Years Combined Technical & Commercial Experience

800+

Researchers Supported

About Me

Fluent in science, technology and business, I am an experienced innovation practitioner with a track record of successfully bridging the gap and reducing friction between these converging worlds.

My principles are built upon trusted and enduring relationships with a broad range of ecosystem stakeholders. I approach research translation as a ‘people’ challenge first, with technology serving as the enabler – and I believe that shared curiosity, passion and accountability are essential to success on this journey.

Today, I work with researchers, organisations and through my podcast, to amplify the impact of scientific innovation.

I look forward to supporting your journey.

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My Podcast

Explore “It’s Not All Academic”, the podcast that discusses emerging technologies, innovation and translation with world-renowned innovators and problem solvers.
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Episode 0: Podcast Intro
July 10, 2023
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Innovation In Motion

A selection of projects showcasing commercial and ecosystem impacts delivered across research, industry, and Government sectors.

Developed and implemented a strategic funding and industry partnerships blueprint for a Go8 University, focussing on the Health & Medical ecosystem. Execution and follow-through over 2022 – 2025 led to increased research and clinical trial revenue, and strategic partnerships with pharma, medical device & AI companies, Government, and other health care stakeholders.
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University Strategy
Year-on-Year Revenue Growth
4x Industry Partnerships
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Filed provisional patent for Green Hydrogen production from water. The method uses concentrated sunlight to split water – a process called Photocatalytic water splitting (PWS). This patent and subsequent validation led to the establishment of ASX-listed Sparc Hydrogen Technologies (https://www.sparchydrogen.com/), who are conducting pilot scale trials in South Australia.
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Green Energy Technology
Provisional Patent Filed
Pathway to JV and ASX-listing
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Filed provisional Patent application for a novel optical device (https://patents.google.com/patent/WO2022016230A1/), designed to detect high-risk arterial plaques. The technology has progressed into several national-phase filings and is now being embedded into diagnostic catheters for earlier and more accurate plaque detection.
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Medical Diagnostic Device
12x Greater Sensitivity
6+ National-Phase Patent Filings
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Led strategic diversification plan and supported go-to-market for an Evidence Based Health Care Institute, resulting in an eight-figure deal with a multinational publishing house. The five-year Research Translation program achieves economic and societal impact, with outputs shaping both policy, and health care guidelines. The contract also has a range of financial windfalls, including commercial royalties, and milestone-based revenue streams for reinvestment into R&D.
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Evidence-Based Health Care
5-Year Extension @ +43% Deal Value
Sustainable Revenue & Royalty Model
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Negotiated and executed strategic partnership between a Go8 University and global medical device leader to advance robotics, digital platforms and data-driven surgical tools in orthopaedics. The outputs from the partnership will generate knowledge that shapes improved clinical practices, e.g. enhancing the outcomes of joint replacement surgeries for patients.
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Robotics & Orthopaedics
+55% Surgical Planning Efficiency
National Health Care Integration
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Contributor to recent successful bids for Australia’s Economic Accelerator (AEA) ‘Ignite’ and ‘Innovate’ schemes, Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF), Australian Research Council (ARC), among others. 2025 stats overleaf.
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National Grant Success
$15M+ Total Funding Secured
6 National Programs Awarded
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Research Translation Platform (COMING SOON)

DIY
TOOLS
WORKFLOWS
COURSES
COMMERCIALISATION
BD
TRANSLATION

Bridge your technical-business gap with practical tools and applications. This platform is designed to sharpen your industry and commercial literacy, while building actionable translation workflows – so you can move toward real-world impact without guessing. Accessible anytime, anywhere.

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Execution Tools & Workflows:

Interactive digital and AI-enabled tools that guide core translation activities such as customer discovery, validation and value proposition development.

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Applied Learning:

Focused masterclasses on industry engagement, business development, IP and commercialisation strategy – designed to support and accelerate execution.

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Resource Library:

Practical guides, checklists and frameworks that integrate directly into the platform’s workflows, enabling repeatable application.

Ideal for: Those wanting 24/7 access to resources that sharpen commercial literacy: Researchers, technical founders, and innovation-driven operators who want a structured way to convert research capability into external partnerships, diversified revenue, and measurable impact.
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Scientific Advisory

ADVISORY
MENTORSHIP
TRANSLATION STRATEGY
ENABLEMENT

For those seeking deeper support, I work alongside you, your team and TTO to design and execute a clear research translational roadmap – aligned to funding pathways, industry partnerships and investable outcomes.

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Growth & Translation Advisory:

Capability positioning, value articulation and go-to-market strategy grounded in your scientific strengths.

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Mentorship:

1:1 guidance to navigate the "Valley of Death", including the strategic and psychological shifts required to step confidently into research translation.

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Internal Enablement:

Targeted team workshops that build practical business development and commercialisation capability inside research groups and institutes

Ideal for: Entrepreneurially-minded researchers, scientific founders and research teams actively moving towards commercialisation, who want to build fluency and confidence in research translation decisions.

Speaking Events & Media

BRAND AWARENESS
EVENT PANELS
PODCASTS
THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

Bringing the “Bench-to-Boardroom” conversation to your stage. I bridge the gap between technology and human impact – engaging, practical and thought-provoking – delivering insights that inspire action.

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Keynotes & Panels:

Customised talks and discussion tracks on research translation, innovation strategy, adoption and the entrepreneurial mindset.

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The Podcast:

 “It’s Not All Academic” - Interviews and discussions that build authority, showcase applied science and inspire innovation-driven audiences.

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Brand Narratives:

 Credible thought leadership content, point-of-view series and storytelling for organisations championing deep tech and research-driven innovation.

Ideal for: Innovation leaders, technology ambassadors, conference organisers and ecosystem partners seeking practical insights and inspiring perspectives on research translation and applied innovation.

Corporate Advisory & BD Services

Innovation scouting
strategic partnerships
fractional BD
industry
government
NFP

Access the invisible pipeline – helping organisations identify, assess and integrate technologies and capabilities buried within Australian research-service-providers. For companies abroad, bringing you access to Australian markets and innovation ecosystems, aligned to your strategic priorities.

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Innovation Scouting:

Identification and assessment of research capabilities and technologies that align with your strategic objectives, market and growth goals.

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Innovation Integration & Strategy:

Frameworks and hands-on support to successfully absorb, onboard and operationalise external innovation – including structuring and executing strategic partnerships, MoU's and commercial term sheets.

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Ecosystem Navigation:

Targeted guidance through the research and innovation ecosystem, including RSP's, TTO's, non-dilutive funding pathways and investors.

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Commercialisation & Growth Advisory (Fractional):

Fractional business development and commercial leadership for organisations entering new markets, or expanding innovation pipelines.

Ideal for: Scale-up’s and SME’s, heads of external innovation, partnerships and R&D leaders, and government or policy stakeholders seeking access to research-driven innovation – without the usual friction points.

Ready to translate your vision into value?

I work with a select number of individual clients and organisational partners each quarter. If you are serious about mobilising innovation, let’s talk!