Member Stories

Discover the transformative and inspiring journeys
of our members through our Member Stories.

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Home-grown Concept to Global Consep

2020 marks the 30th anniversary for Consep - an Australian-owned company providing innovative engineering solutions to the mining, construction, water, and wastewater industries. Formed in a garage in Lane Cove NSW by Grant Steward (Syndicate 44)...

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The Nurse Is In

Lorna Cook, Syndicate 82, is the Co-Founder and Co-Director of Chemo@home. Lorna started this niche health company with her business partner, Julie...

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Creating Beauty from Inception to Shelf

At first glance, Michael Tattersall’s (Syndicate 41) background story would not naturally lend itself to that of a highly successful Managing...

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Food For Thought

Pat McEntee’s career in food had humble beginnings as a 15-year-old apprentice at a butcher’s shop in a small town in New South Wales to becoming CEO...

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Strength to Strength From the Very Beginning

Shammi Akter’s start as an Accounts Assistant in 2008 at Tradefaire was an auspicious beginning to her career. It would lead her on the path to many...

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