2024 is the 10th anniversary for CBRIN and the innovative ecosystem. To celebrate, we sat down with Sylvia Tulloch, a valuable community mentor and investor in the innovation space and and asked about her journey, where she is now, challenges she’s overcome and all the wins along the way.
What are your big wins/challenges since we last spoke?
As several of the start-ups I am on the board of move to the scale-up phase, the challenges get literally bigger – more funds needed, more staff, bigger premises. And that requires new skill-sets in the teams.
The big wins are occurring as they rise to those challenges. It isn’t easy – there have been staff restrucures, budget readjustments, changes in location strategy.
Personally, seeing my son George co-founding Noizend has made me proud.
What are you currently working on/towards?
I am seeing a great emphasis on and great value arising from, collaboration with our universities. Companies I am an investor in/ director of have collaborations with QUT, Griffith, USQ, UQ, UTS, UNSW, ANU and UC.
I continue to have a special interest in projects leading to decarbinisation for a better climate, and in Australian manufacture.
How has being part of the innovative community helped you achieve your goals?
Everything is about people. I continue to be uplifted by the people I meet through CBRIN. Together, we are doing important work.
What advice would you give to yourself 5 years ago?
Work with people you enjoy working with.
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Thank you Sylvia for being part of the community and for sharing your journey. Continue celebrating at the 2024 Innovation Showcase! Meet and connect with other female business, entrepreneurs and innovators.