Todays Podcast Guest:"Lydia is an economist with an MBA and a PhD in business management, specialising in innovation, entrepreneurship and investment operations. She is deeply passionate about supporting and advocating for entrepreneurs and social impact businesses. Over the past decade, Lydia has been actively involved in launching and investing in startups. She has also lent her support to accelerators and impactful investment groups, establishing herself as a key resource for founders and investors alike. Lydia offers valuable mentorship, guidance, and connections throughout Europe and, most recently, Australia. In the last three years alone, Lydia has provided her expertise and support to more than 250 entrepreneurs in North Queensland through mentoring, accelerator programs, pitch events, and the founders advisory board, as part of her role as a business and investment lead, and growth advisor at Smart Precinct NQ." Highlights12 min: "Interest is different than opportunity"Discussing sectors of the future in TownsvilleHer work in being a springboard, mentor, and connector to over 200 Entrepreneurs in North QLDThe Circular Economy and Smart Precinct NQThe Spain Ecosystem compared to Australia43 min: 16 Personalities profile to understand better who you are  LINKS:We talked about the Grant Fund opportunity to activate circular economy innovation projects through industry and research collaboration, and the upcoming workshop Dare To Think Circular: spnq.org/circular-economy/daretothinkcircularAnd the mentoring session fully funded thanks to Townsville City Council and Burdekin Council: spnq.org/mentoring-sessionsSPNQ Website: Home | Smart Precinct NQ | Townsville (spnq.org)16 Personalities Test: Free Personality Test | 16PersonalitiesSupport the showLove the podcast?! Leave us a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify..Want to connect further, check us out on socials:.Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TowardsBetterCoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/towardsbettercoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/37535138Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCukUKGkOylJNNtUbWKMIfHQ.Thanks for Listening!.Ricky

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