Entrepreneur Finalists

Serial Founder - Portfolio of medical clinics, property and building businesses

Tim is a Serial Founder, building and scaling successful medical clinics and managing a portfolio of 40 CBD properties. He has established himself as a highly effective operator, recognised for his entrepreneurial drive, commercial acumen, and ability to grow businesses across competitive markets.

Founder & MD of Procon Materials

Ellie is the Founder of Sourci, ProBoard, and Procon Materials, and has been recognised globally as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree. He is a proven entrepreneur with a track record of building influential brands, driving innovation, and leading high-growth companies across competitive markets.

Co-Founder of Tanto Security

Marco is the Founder of Tanto Security, one of Australia’s fastest-growing cybersecurity companies and ranked Number 5 on the CRN Fast 50. He is a dynamic entrepreneur recognised for driving rapid growth, delivering cutting-edge security solutions, and leading a high-performance organisation in a highly competitive market.

Founder & Head of Strategy of Perceptiv Media

Rachelle is the Founder of Perceptiv Media, a consultancy dedicated to helping businesses scale fast through strategic growth frameworks and high-impact advisory. She is recognised for her ability to accelerate performance, optimise operations, and guide organisations through transformative expansion.

Co-Founder of Nakie

Dean is the Co-Founder of Nakie, a sustainability-driven business that has planted millions of trees, saved millions of tons of plastic, and achieved strong profitability. He is recognised for combining environmental impact with commercial success, leading initiatives that deliver both positive change and business growth.

Co-Founder of North Star

Chris is currently the Co-Founder of Northstar and previously the Founder of Braze Australia, a business he successfully built and sold back to its parent company in USA. He is recognised for his entrepreneurial expertise, strategic vision, and ability to scale businesses to achieve impactful outcomes.

Cash Flow & Trade Finance Specialist of Plutus Finance

Declan is the Founder of Plutus Business Finance, a leading business loan brokerage. He is recognised for his entrepreneurial leadership, driving growth, and delivering tailored financial solutions that empower businesses to thrive

Founder of Composed Digital

Terry is the Founder of Composed Digital, a leading Braze reseller. He is recognised for his entrepreneurial leadership, driving digital marketing innovation, and delivering impactful customer engagement solutions.

Co-founder and Director of Partnerships at Industrias Services Group

Daniel is the Founder of Industrias Services Group, a leading provider of solar asset solutions. He is recognised for his entrepreneurial leadership, driving growth in renewable energy, and delivering innovative, high-impact solutions across the sector.