Have you heard of the term 30 Second Elevator Pitch? And ever thought, what on earth is the fuss! Here is an post I’ve written to help you out a bit. Disclaimer: Although this blog is about a 30 second elevator pitch, this article may take longer than 30 seconds to read. Imagine. You are […]
Meet the amazing Justine Colla… Growing up, she was shaped by the relationships she made in online multiplayer games, expanding her world view and appreciation for diverse perspectives, encouraging her to pursue a career in game development. Justine has worked on several game projects, including Towncraft, Majestic Nights, Station Stop and A Township Tale. Last […]
Hi, my name is Kate Abbott. I was one of the very first students to embark on the incredible Hacker Exchange journey. These are just a few simple tips I thought i’d share with anyone who is travelling for work or study that I found useful during my trip in SF. Personal Email This […]
Representing the good people of Adelaide, Tim Healey, was the first South Australian to join a HEX cohort in July 2017. Tim’s studying his Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced), loves video games, soccer – and we reckon he’d make a kick-ass technical co-founder… take a number, folks. HEX: Hi Tim! Can you tell us what inspired […]
2017 HEX participant, Sarah Tan, is a Bachelor of Communication Design student in her final year, and the Founder of Happy Ever Alter. This busy lady is also a zine-creator, illustrator, henna artist, winner of design competitions for Adobe Creative Cloud, Queen Victoria Market, Melbourne University and RMIT University, and exhibitor at White Night Melbourne, National […]
At The Hacker Exchange, we’re really proud of our students – or HEX-ies, as we call them. In just one short year, we’ve been lucky to spend time with budding inventors working to alleviate Type 1 diabetes, ‘ethical hacking’ enthusiasts, FinTech founders, creative graphic and UX designers, and corporate innovation warriors at EY, Australian Unity and […]
Many entrepreneurs are drawn by the allure of the mystical land of Silicon Valley. It’s even been reported that investment bankers were scrapping Wall Street for the Silicon Valley hustle, in the dreams of a bigger pay cheque and creative work. There’s a presumption, one that is wildly inaccurate, that Silicon Valley is the ‘golden […]
As an Australian, there are many things I’m proud of that my country is known for, yet with the current hype and media attention on Australia’s innovation agenda, it also brings to light areas we continue to lag behind. According to the World Intellectual Property Organisation, quoted in a post by Leigh Kelson, we rank […]
You’re a budding startup, growing from strength to strength. You’ve captured your market and the heart of your customers. However, even with your achievements at home, your ambition and quest for success does not let you settle. Where next? Where does the successful and elite play? Your thoughts and curiosity turn to the land of […]
The Hacker Exchange connects Australian early growth stage startup to Silicon Valley through its HEX Immersion Programs and University Study Tours. We recently caught up with a Valley veteran, Sarosh Kumana, a seasoned entrepreneur, angel investor and a Board Advisor to Sand Hill Angels – a group of over 100 active investors made of successful […]
