As the founder of SixPivot, Faith Rees was recently invited to attend the Queensland AI Summit's Female Founders luncheon in Brisbane. This exclusive event, part of the QLD AI Summit 2024, brought together leading minds in robotics, AI, venture capital, and female leadership.
The luncheon, hosted by Stephanie Chaousis of Datarwe and moderated by Cori Stewart, featured MIT Professor Daniela Rus as a special guest. Professor Rus shared valuable insights from her work at MIT and her experiences with startups. Her perspective on commercialising intellectual property in the United States was particularly enlightening, offering a potential model for similar initiatives in Australia.
One of the most valuable aspects of the luncheon was the open exchange of ideas among attendees, fostering connections that will likely extend beyond the event. Professor Rus noted an interesting correlation between the increasing variety of research questions in computer science at MIT and the growing number of women in their courses and on staff, highlighting how diversity drives innovation.
However, challenges remain. Cori Stewart pointed out that female founders in the US receive less than 1% of venture investment, underscoring the work still needed to achieve equity in tech and venture capital.
Events like this are crucial for nurturing our local tech ecosystem. They provide opportunities for knowledge sharing and inspiration for the next generation of leaders in AI, robotics, and technology.
“I'm grateful to Tina Hill for the invitation, to all participants for their openness, and to the organisers for facilitating this valuable event. The insights gained will undoubtedly contribute to the continued growth of SixPivot and Queensland's tech community.”
Faith Rees, Founder, SixPivot
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