Signal active
Bio
Kate Cornick is the CEO of LaunchVic, the Victorian Government’s $60 million startup initiative.Kate is passionate about the role of innovation in our economy and society more broadly, and has considerable experience in technology innovation across start-ups, academia, corporates and government.Most recently, Kate led the development of human resources technology start-up Rision Ltd, creating new products, partnerships, sales and ultimately a listing on the ASX.Kate previously held positions at the University of Melbourne including Director of Industry Engagement and Innovation, Executive Director of the Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society (IBES). She also co-led the establishment the Centre for Energy-Efficient Telecommunications - a joint venture between the University of Melbourne, Victorian State Government and global telecommunications giant Alcatel-Lucent.Kate’s is a telecommunications engineer, and was involved in policy development for the NBN. She has held the positions of Senior Telecommunications Adviser and Deputy Chief of Staff to Senator Stephen Conroy, the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy and has also worked as a General Manager at NBN Co.Kate Cornick undertook her PhD in optical telecommunications at the University of Melbourne and, as part of her studies, spent time at AT&T Research Laboratories, USA.
Location
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Oceania
Social
Primary Organization
N/A
Board and Advisor Roles
0
N/A
Invest in regions
Recommendation from your interest
N/A
Investment portfolio
1
0
Personal investment
0
There is no personal investment available on this profile
Partner investment
68
Annouced Date | Organization Name | Funding Round | Investor Name | Money Raised |
---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 26, 2024 | - | Venture Round - Peeplcoach | - | 1.3M |
Jun 07, 2024 | Agrinous | Venture Round - Agrinous | - | 0 |
Jun 12, 2024 | The Leaf Protein Company | Pre Seed Round - The Leaf Protein Company | - | 562.5K |
Jun 20, 2024 | Maxme | Seed Round - Maxme | - | 400.0K |
Exits
0
There is no exit available on this Profile
Invest in industries
N/A
Recent Activity