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Published: 14 Apr 2021 under Entrepreneurship

The Changing Landscape of Australian Venture Capital

Journey into the young yet burgeoning space of venture capital, with VC leaders Leila Lee (BCom, BA 2008) and Nicole Small (BCom and BEng 2005; MBA 2010).

Published: 08 Mar 2021 under Alumni; Industry

More investment in early childhood strategies is needed for wider social and economic reform

Zac Hatzantonis (BCom 1994) used her economics degree to pursue a career in public policy, and is now a partner at PwC Australia. She tells us what inspired her passion for policy reform, particularly in early childhood education and care.

Published: 24 Apr 2020 under Student Enrichment; Industry

A Q&A with Slack’s Sian Gooden

As we move further into this brave new online world, we decided to speak with one of the experts.

Published: 11 Mar 2020 under Alumni; Awards

10 years of the foundation dinner

Three outstanding alumni were celebrated at the 10th annual Melbourne Foundation for Business and Economics Dinner at the National Gallery of Victoria.

Published: 17 Jan 2020 under Alumni

Bringing business thinking to sport

Jo Weston (BCom, 2015) is a star player for the Australian Diamonds netball team and the Melbourne Vixens. Here she reflects on how she applies business thinking on the court.

Published: 17 Jan 2020 under Alumni

The making of a CEO

Shamini Rajarethnam climbed from marketing coordinator to CEO at luxury skincare company, Rationale, in four years. Here she shares her wisdom – from juggling work and home life to the importance of building a “tribe” of trusted advisors.

Published: 16 Jan 2020 under Alumni

Forging a career as a global citizen

Vi Peterson climbed to senior ranks in the male-dominated banking industry in the 1980s. Not satisfied to rest on her laurels, she has gone on to connect international businesses as a consultant, create her own philanthropic foundation and sit on a number of boards all over the world.

Published: 16 Jan 2020 under Alumni

Why the Lord Mayor has embraced being a “career chameleon”

Melbourne Lord Mayor, Sally Capp (BCom, LLB (Hons) 1991), has had a myriad of career changes. Here she shares how her love of transformation and commitment to learning has shaped her own version of success.

Published: 16 Jan 2020 under Alumni

Advice from an investor: Beware of “mentor whiplash”

Venture capitalist Rachel Yang drives positive social change by investing in start-ups that make a difference. Here she shares some advice she usually reserves for the founders she works with.

Published: 03 Jan 2020 under Alumni

An Entrepreneurial Perspective

Nolana Lynch launched Eco-Truffles, a skin care range that supports and employs Caribbean women, after beginning her PhD in earth and environmental science. As research gave way to social enterprise, Nolana decided it was time to take the next step in her career, with the Master of Entrepreneurship at Wade institute.

Published: 03 Jan 2020 under Alumni

How do you plant a million trees? Sell a million socks

As we consider the future of our economy, society and planet, the role of business to create change and have a positive impact becomes more and more pronounced. For Melbourne Business School alumnus Jesse Bilkey, it was an accident on the family farm that made him think about what he wanted his legacy to be. The answer was a way to honour his grandfather and help save the environment.

Published: 28 Nov 2019 under Bachelor of Commerce

Taking on the world

Twins Anchuli Felicia King and Aphiwan Natasha King shared their undergraduate years at the University. But embarking on very different study paths has led to two distinctly successful global careers.

Published: 28 Nov 2019 under Bachelor of Commerce

From wild west to ‘democracy sausage’

John Tass-Parker (BCom BA(Media&Comm)2012) has already had his fair share of career highlights. He’s worked for two Australian prime ministers, in the movie industry in Los Angeles, and as a wedding photographer. But for the past five years, Tass-Parker has worked for Instagram’s Politics and Government team in New York, and he’s recently been listed on the Forbes 30 Under 30.

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The Changing Landscape of Australian Venture Capital

More investment in early childhood strategies is needed for wider social and economic reform

A Q&A with Slack’s Sian Gooden

10 years of the foundation dinner

Bringing business thinking to sport

The making of a CEO

Forging a career as a global citizen

Why the Lord Mayor has embraced being a “career chameleon”

Advice from an investor: Beware of “mentor whiplash”

An Entrepreneurial Perspective

How do you plant a million trees? Sell a million socks

Taking on the world

From wild west to ‘democracy sausage’

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