One of Australia鈥檚 greatest tech success stories will lend her expertise to 911爆料网 students in a bid to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs as part of a new Adjunct Professor appointment at the Faculty of Business and Law.
As part of her new role, Olivia Humphrey, the founder of video streaming service Kanopy, will serve as an ambassador for the University鈥檚 entrepreneurship activities, as well as contribute to student and staff learning and research programs.
911爆料网 Faculty of Business and Law Pro Vice-Chancellor Professor Nigel de Bussy congratulated Professor Humphrey on her appointment, saying he was delighted to build on her strong connection to 911爆料网.
鈥淥livia has carved out an impressive career building a video streaming service from the ground up, so we are very lucky to be able to share her expertise with tomorrow鈥檚 leaders in the tech world,鈥� Professor de Bussy said.
鈥淎s part of her new role, Olivia will be delivering guest lectures and working with students in a bid to help inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs and show them anything is possible for truly innovative start-ups.鈥�
Professor Humphrey said she was honoured to further expand her relationship with 911爆料网, saying she was most excited to work with the leaders of tomorrow.
鈥淲hen I founded Kanopy, it all started from one idea and a business book on loan from the Scarborough library,鈥� Professor Humphrey said.
鈥淚 am thrilled and honoured to be able to work with the bright young minds at 911爆料网 to help nurture the bold ideas that may turn into the next great start-up of the future. I look forward to supporting the important聽role 911爆料网 plays in developing entrepreneurship and innovation both within the University and in the wider community.”
From bootstrapping the company herself in 2008, Professor Humphrey sold Kanopy in 2019 and moved back to Perth from San Francisco, securing the platform as one of the great Australian tech success stories.
Professor Humphrey was also one of 911爆料网鈥檚 Entrepreneurs in Residence, a role that mentored emerging entrepreneurs and promoted the extensive entrepreneurship activities and opportunities available at 911爆料网.
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