#myriadair

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I had a really good time on this Cambodia waterfall! It’s massive big and the water is clean and WARM 💦💙 and talking about water, this month @myriad_live arrives in Brisbane, the startup dream conference for those who need mindsets and business new ideas! I was invited by @theright.fit to answer the question “Which Myriad speaker I would like to meet & why?” I, definitely, want to meet Jonathan Trent and be inspired by his idea of produce biofuel in bay areas, cleaning wastewater of cities #myriadair (at Cambodia)

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Imagine having a pair of customised headphones that recognised the individual differences in hearing between your left & right ears...that’s exactly what the team from Audeara have developed with their revolutionary A-01 headphones. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Driven by a focus on hearing education, preservation & wellness, @audeara have recognised that people aren’t aware that they are suffering from hearing loss because they continually turn up the volume to compensate on their devices. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Using the Audeara App [iOS & Android], the headphones can perform an accurate hearing test to create a medical-grade audiogram & the data can then be stored on the headphones so that they can adapt any sound source to be safe for the user to listen to; the headphones can also be used with existing hearing aids. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As part of @myriadorg, I had the pleasure of 1st meeting Dr James Fielding [Audeara Co-Founder/CEO] in San Francisco & I was impressed by not only the product but his & Audeara's ethos; along with Dr Chris Jeffery [Co-Founder/Director] & Alex Afflick [Co-Founder/CTO] & a talented Brisbane-based team, Audeara has grown from a medical device company to a commercial business dedicated to improving the way people listen to sound for every application from music to phone calls to program watching. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The product is amazing & the results do take some getting used to; having almost lost my hearing as a 9yo due to a severe ear infection, I have really noticed the difference after utilising the Audeara App. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The A-01 headphones can be puchased at Audeara.com & are stocked in Attune Hearing clinics around Australia. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Audeara is the perfect example of the wealth of innovative talent that was at the Myriad Conference in Brisbane; they along with many Australian-based companies are making a real difference. © ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Myriad2018 #Qantas #MyriadAir #Myriad #startup #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #technews #funding #entrepreneurship #startup #startuplife #startups #founder #entrepreneurlife #startupguide #startuptips #challenge #growth #bitcoin #futureoftech #techevents #technews #myriadmoments #inspiring #inspired #aspiration #innovator #integrate (at Perfect Sound)

[zarayushas]

“  Tous les chemins vont vers la ville. Du fond des brumes, Là-bas, avec tous ses étages Et ses grands escaliers et leurs voyages Jusques au ciel, vers de plus hauts étages, Comme d’un rêve, elle s’exhume. Là-bas, Ce sont des ponts tressés en fer Jetés, par bonds, à travers l’air ; Ce sont des blocs et des colonnesQue dominent des faces de gorgonnes ; Ce sont des tours sur des faubourgs, Ce sont des toits et des pignons, En vols pliés, sur les maisons ; C’est la ville tentaculaire, Debout, Au bout des plaines et des domaines. Des clartés rouges Qui bougent Sur des poteaux et des grands mâts, Même à midi, brûlent encor Comme des œufs monstrueux d’or, Le soleil clair ne se voit pas : Bouche qu’il est de lumière, fermée Par le charbon et la fumée, Un fleuve de naphte et de poix Bat les môles de pierre et les pontons de bois ; Les sifflets crus des navires qui passent Hurlent la peur dans le brouillard : Un fanal vert est leur regardVers l’océan et les espaces. Des quais sonnent aux entrechocs de leurs fourgons, Des tombereaux grincent comme des gonds, Des balances de fer font choir des cubes d’ombre Et les glissent soudain en des sous-sols de feu ; Des ponts s’ouvrant par le milieu, Entre les mâts touffus dressent un gibet sombre Et des lettres de cuivre inscrivent l’univers, Immensément, par à travers Les toits, les corniches et les murailles, Face à face, comme en bataille. Par au-dessus, passent les cabs, filent les roues, Roulent les trains, vole l’effort, Jusqu’aux gares, dressant, telles des proues Immobiles, de mille en mille, un fronton d’or. Les rails raméfiés rampent sous terre En des tunnels et des cratères Pour reparaître en réseaux clairs d’éclairs Dans le vacarme et la poussière.C’est la ville tentaculaire. La rue — et ses remous comme des câbles Noués autour des monuments — Fuit et revient en longs enlacements ; Et ses foules inextricables Les mains folles, les pas fiévreux, La haine aux yeux, Happent des dents le temps qui les devance. À l’aube, au soir, la nuit, Dans le tumulte et la querelle, ou dans l’ennui, Elles jettent vers le hasard l’âpre semence De leur labeur que l’heure emporte. Et les comptoirs mornes et noirs Et les bureaux louches et faux Et les banques battent des portes Aux coups de vent de leur démence. Dehors, une lumière ouatée, Trouble et rouge, comme un haillon qui brûle, De réverbère en réverbère se recule. La vie, avec des flots d’alcool est fermentée.Les bars ouvrent sur les trottoirs Leurs tabernacles de miroirs Où se mirent l’ivresse et la bataille ; Une aveugle s’appuie à la muraille Et vend de la lumière, en des boîtes d’un sou ; La débauche et la faim s’accouplent en leur trou Et le choc noir des détresses charnelles Danse et bondit à mort dans les ruelles. Et coup sur coup, le rut grandit encore Et la rage devient tempête : On s’écrase sans plus se voir, en quête Du plaisir d’or et de phosphore ; Des femmes s’avancent, pâles idoles, Avec, en leurs cheveux, les sexuels symboles. L’atmosphère fuligineuse et rousse Parfois loin du soleil recule et se retrousse Et c’est alors comme un grand cri jeté Du tumulte total vers la clarté : Places, hôtels, maisons, marchés, Ronflent et s’enflamment si fort de violence Que les mourants cherchent en vain le moment de silenceQu’il faut aux yeux pour se fermer. Telle, le jour — pourtant, lorsque les soirs Sculptent le firmament, de leurs marteaux d’ébène, La ville au loin s’étale et domine la plaine Comme un nocturne et colossal espoir ; Elle surgit : désir, splendeur, hantise ; Sa clarté se projette en lueurs jusqu’aux cieux, Son gaz myriadaire en buissons d’or s’attise, Ses rails sont des chemins audacieux Vers le bonheur fallacieux Que la fortune et la force accompagnent ; Ses murs se dessinent pareils à une armée Et ce qui vient d’elle encore de brume et de fumée Arrive en appels clairs vers les campagnes. C’est la ville tentaculaire, La pieuvre ardente et l’ossuaire Et la carcasse solennelle. Et les chemins d’ici s’en vont à l’infini Vers elle. “ - Émile Verhaeren - La ville - Les Villes tentaculaires, précédées des Campagnes hallucinées p.9.14

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Sitôt que nos bouches se touchent

Émile Verhaeren

Sitôt que nos bouches se touchent, Nous nous sentons tant plus clairs de nous-mêmes Que l’on dirait des Dieux qui s’aiment Et qui s’unissent en nous-mêmes ; Nous nous sentons le cœur si divinement frais Et si renouvelé par leur lumière Première Que l’univers, sous leur clarté, nous apparaît. La joie est à nos yeux le seul ferment du monde Qui se mûrit et se féconde, Innombrable, sur nos routes d’en bas ; Comme là-haut, par tas, Parmi des lacs de soie où voyagent des voiles Naissent les fleurs myriadaires des étoiles. L’ordre nous éblouit, comme les feux la cendre, Tout nous éclaire et nous paraît flambeau Nos simples mots ont un sens si beau Que nous les répétons pour les sans cesse entendre. Nous sommes les victorieux sublimes Qui conquérons l’éternité Sans nul orgueil, et sans songer au temps minime, Et notre amour nous semble avoir toujours été.

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Case Study: How a Blogger Became a Startup Founder

When Cas McCullough’s son asked for help with a letter writing project, she had no idea it would change the course of her career. Here’s how she went from being a blogger to becoming a startup founder and CEO.

“I’m a content strategist and writer by trade. And as content marketing became more and more of a must-have, I started getting a lot of inquiries from business owners and marketers who were frustrated with how to create great content. They found it frustrating and time consuming,” Cas says.

“When my son asked for help with writing a letter, I went looking for information on how to structure them. And it dawned on me that blog posts could be structured in much the same way. That’s basically how Writally was born.”

Writally is a content creation tool that helps people write original content when they don’t feel confident about writing for regular people, or their content lacks engagement. Imagine a chiropractor who wants to attract patients to their clinic, or a researcher who wants to raise their profile to attract funding.

“Just as Canva gives you different layouts and images to work with, Writally gives you different story prompts to work with. Each Content Recipe combines these prompts in different ways and each is tweaked for style, tone and voice,” Cas says.

Here are Cas’s biggest tips for anyone contemplating a startup, based on what she’s learned so far.

Don’t confuse startup and blog monetization

A startup is a business you plan to scale fast. It’s not a blog monetization strategy in the same way a book or a retail line is. A startup is time consuming, and requires a high level of commitment and the willingness to see it through for at least five to ten years. It means planning to hire staff, learning about finance options, attending events in the startup ecosystem, and applying for numerous grants.

There’s a lot of money being thrown at startups. But it’s not something to take on lightly. When I pondered taking the funding deal I was initially offered, I sat down with my kids and discussed it at length. I made sure they understood what kind of commitment it was going to be.

Solve a big problem

One of the best pieces of advice I was given was to solve a big problem. A headache is one thing, a migraine is another. You’re more likely to make money by providing a solution to a migraine. One way to test whether your problem is big enough is to pre-sell your idea through a landing page. If enough people sign up and pay money then you know you’re on a winner.

After initially pitching my idea in a startup competition in early 2015, I decided to offer my idea as a service so I could validate it further. I started testing the idea with members of a small business forum. Within a week, I had paying customers.

I highly recommend reading Dan Norris’s classic book The 7 Day Startup for some inspiration on idea validation. Dan was one of the first people I talked to about Writally, and his feedback and his book were invaluable.

Get to know the lingo

When I first began my startup journey, I thought MVP stood for Most Valuable Player. It turns out it meant Minimum Viable Product. An MVP is the first version of your product. I’ve had to learn terms such as ‘convertible notes’, ‘agile’, ‘full-stack’, ‘product-market fit’ and more. It really helps to understand the language when you’re networking with other founders, potential co-founders, accelerators, and investors. You don’t feel quite as lost in the fast-paced startup world.

Apply for accelerator programs

My idea was originally funded when I won the Suncorp Small Business Challenges Competition held by the Chamber of Commerce & Industry Queensland, startup accelerator Bluechilli, Microsoft, and Suncorp Bank. Entering a competition like that is a great way to learn how to validate your ideas and how to put a pitch together.

Having the support of an accelerator has made a massive difference in my journey. I’ve been thoroughly trained in how to raise capital, pitch, growth hack, hire the right staff and manage board meetings. And I’ve had access to company and investor introductions through Bluechilli’s amazing network. I still work with them as we take our next steps.

There are many opportunities to join accelerator programs in Australia, particularly if you live in a regional area or have a product that serves regional areas and primary industries. But keep in mind that accelerators and early investors will want to take a bigger cut of your company to start off with. Ten to 20 percent is typical for early equity providers with some funding thrown in.

Be prepared to fail

While nobody enters a startup thinking they’re going to fail, in 75% of cases they do. Your first product offering (MVP) may not work, so it helps to approach your product development like a science experiment.

Many startups in accelerator programs apply what’s called ‘lean methodology’ (created by Eric Reis, author of The Lean Startup) where you test and measure whether or not a hypothesis is true.

Our MVP launch went well, and we’ve had more than 1150 users sign up to the platform so far. But we weren’t achieving the daily usage we wanted, so we had to go back to the drawing board. We’ve had great feedback on the end product and the Content Recipes, but the process is what seemed to be getting in the way.

We’re currently experimenting with a few different ideas to work out how we can achieve product-market fit (the term that describes your product flying out the door). In some cases, you may drop your initial idea altogether. It’s important to have good advisors so you make the right call for your situation.

Be prepared for rejection

Startups look for funding so they can accelerate growth. Investors look for opportunities that will bring them a tenfold investment within five to ten years. Most investors want you to exit within that timeframe, too. Usually that would be a bigger company buying you out.

If investors don’t feel confident they’ll get that kind of a return from your startup, they’ll look for other companies to fund. In essence, finding funding for your startup is a lot like dating. Being turned down by potential investors or grant bodies is always hard, but you can’t take it personally. Each rejection is an opportunity to ask questions and seek feedback.

The biggest lesson for me has been to stand for the difference my product makes no matter what, and look for investors that get the content marketing industry. I’m looking for a lead investor (a $100K to $200K investor who’ll be a board member of my company) for my current seed round.

Understand how being a founder will affect your family

Some days, being a parent can be a challenge in the face of board meetings, events and investor pitches. When I first started Writally I was homeschooling my boys. Now they’re in school. I just couldn’t manage both, and they were keen to start school, so it worked a lot better that way.

Being a founder can put pressure on relationships as well. It’s often difficult for non-entrepreneurial partners to understand how the startup life works (or doesn’t work). Founders typically don’t earn a wage for up to three years, spend a lot of time away from home attending events and meetings, and work late into the night. Communicating with your family is essential to make that work for everyone. You definitely have to be judicious and responsible with your time and your money.

Get to know the startup ecosystem

In Brisbane there are regular events in the startup ecosystem. It’s worth joining a startup co-working space just to start your networking. You never know who might introduce you to a new enterprise client or investor. It’s also an opportunity for you to give back to others who have just started out. A great way to give back is to participate in Startup Weekend. These events are a lot of fun, and a great way to test new ideas.

I’ve had some amazing opportunities by being active in the startup scene. In November 2016 I visited Facebook, and it wasn’t just the typical tour. It was a real behind-the-scenes tour with a Facebook engineer. We saw a meeting taking place with head people including Sheryl Sandberg. We were told not to take photos or even touch our cameras, so you’ll just have to take my word for it.

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to pitch Writally to investors and dignitaries at the Commonwealth Games. Then shortly after that I returned to San Francisco to join high profile investors, startup founders and dignitaries on #MyriadAir, a Qantas jet chartered by the Myriad Innovation Festival. I pitched Shark Tank’s Steve Baxter on the plane, and was interviewed by the Brisbane Times. I met many amazing founders on that trip and got to know some key people in the ecosystem.

Buckle up for the rollercoaster ride

Startup life is a rollercoaster ride. One week everything is going well, and the next everything’s falling apart – or at least feels like it. But it’s exciting, and I wouldn’t want to be doing anything else. I’ve met some incredible people, including seven-time TED Presenter Jonathan Trent on #Myriadair, and Canva Ambassador and former Apple Evangelist Guy Kawasaki at the Angel Hack Global Demo Day a couple of years ago.

The personal growth I’ve experienced has blown my mind. I used to lack confidence, but  now I’m very clear on what my strengths are and how I can contribute to others. My journey is far from over, and there will be more challenges, but creating something that has a massive impact on how people express themselves makes it totally worth it.

For more information about Writally, email Cas at ‘cas at writally.com’ or visit https://writally.com

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La ville

Tous les chemins vont vers la ville. Du fond des brumes, Avec tous ses étages en voyage Jusques au ciel, vers de plus hauts étages, Comme d'un rêve, elle s'exhume. Là-bas, Ce sont des ponts musclés de fer, Lancés, par bonds, à travers l'air ; Ce sont des blocs et des colonnes Que décorent Sphinx et Gorgones ; Ce sont des tours sur des faubourgs ; Ce sont des millions de toits Dressant au ciel leurs angles droits : C'est la ville tentaculaire, Debout, Au bout des plaines et des domaines. Des clartés rouges Qui bougent Sur des poteaux et des grands mâts, Même à midi, brûlent encor Comme des oeufs de pourpre et d'or ; Le haut soleil ne se voit pas : Bouche de lumière, fermée Par le charbon et la fumée. Un fleuve de naphte et de poix Bat les môles de pierre et les pontons de bois ; Les sifflets crus des navires qui passent Hurlent de peur dans le brouillard ; Un fanal vert est leur regard Vers l'océan et les espaces. Des quais sonnent aux chocs de lourds fourgons ; Des tombereaux grincent comme des gonds ; Des balances de fer font choir des cubes d'ombre Et les glissent soudain en des sous-sols de feu ; Des ponts s'ouvrant par le milieu, Entre les mâts touffus dressent des gibets sombres Et des lettres de cuivre inscrivent l'univers, Immensément, par à travers Les toits, les corniches et les murailles, Face à face, comme en bataille. Et tout là-bas, passent chevaux et roues, Filent les trains, vole l'effort, Jusqu'aux gares, dressant, telles des proues Immobiles, de mille en mille, un fronton d'or. Des rails ramifiés y descendent sous terre Comme en des puits et des cratères Pour reparaître au loin en réseaux clairs d'éclairs Dans le vacarme et la poussière. C'est la ville tentaculaire. La rue - et ses remous comme des câbles Noués autour des monuments - Fuit et revient en longs enlacements ; Et ses foules inextricables, Les mains folles, les pas fiévreux, La haine aux yeux, Happent des dents le temps qui les devance. A l'aube, au soir, la nuit, Dans la hâte, le tumulte, le bruit, Elles jettent vers le hasard l'âpre semence De leur labeur que l'heure emporte. Et les comptoirs mornes et noirs Et les bureaux louches et faux Et les banques battent des portes Aux coups de vent de la démence. Le long du fleuve, une lumière ouatée, Trouble et lourde, comme un haillon qui brûle, De réverbère en réverbère se recule. La vie avec des flots d'alcool est fermentée. Les bars ouvrent sur les trottoirs Leurs tabernacles de miroirs Où se mirent l'ivresse et la bataille ; Une aveugle s'appuie à la muraille Et vend de la lumière, en des boîtes d'un sou ; La débauche et le vol s'accouplent en leur trou ; La brume immense et rousse Parfois jusqu'à la mer recule et se retrousse Et c'est alors comme un grand cri jeté Vers le soleil et sa clarté : Places, bazars, gares, marchés, Exaspèrent si fort leur vaste turbulence Que les mourants cherchent en vain le moment de silence Qu'il faut aux yeux pour se fermer. Telle, le jour - pourtant, lorsque les soirs Sculptent le firmament, de leurs marteaux d'ébène, La ville au loin s'étale et domine la plaine Comme un nocturne et colossal espoir ; Elle surgit : désir, splendeur, hantise ; Sa clarté se projette en lueurs jusqu'aux cieux, Son gaz myriadaire en buissons d'or s'attise, Ses rails sont des chemins audacieux Vers le bonheur fallacieux Que la fortune et la force accompagnent ; Ses murs se dessinent pareils à une armée Et ce qui vient d'elle encor de brume et de fumée Arrive en appels clairs vers les campagnes. C'est la ville tentaculaire, La pieuvre ardente et l'ossuaire Et la carcasse solennelle. Et les chemins d'ici s'en vont à l'infini Vers elle.

Émile VERHAEREN

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Attending the Myriad Conference in Brisbane from May 16-18, 2018 has been an amazing experience; the wealth of talent from the attendees is astounding but what has impressed me the most is the inspirational women from very different backgrounds & industries that I have met. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One such person is Taryn Williams, CEO & Founder of the The Right Fit & WINK Models. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ During her interview on stage, Taryn was very open about the challenges that she had faced in starting her online influencer & talent platform [theright.fit], which is now used by major advertising agencies & brands to find the best talent for their jobs. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Despite being one of Australia’s top young female entrepreneurs with 15+ years experience in the world of modelling, media & advertising, Taryn admitted that there was a very steep learning curve involved with launching & running the new influencer platform & her honesty on the topic was very refreshing. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Taryn has received numerous awards & it is easy to see why; her talent is obvious but she has also been prepared to work hard to make her businesses a success. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ She is not only very personable but an inspiration for girls & young women everywhere & I am glad that my 11yo & 8yo daughters have such a strong role model to aspire to be like. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The sky's the limit for Taryn & she will do well in her future endeavours because she is willing to challenge paradigms. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I want to acknowledge 2 other people for inspiring me to focus on inspirational women from the conference: ▪ Stephanie Downs: CEO / Co-Founder of gooddot.in - a social enterprise manufacturing plant-based meats in India. ▪ Inga Stasiulionyte: Head of Sports Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, MIT. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don't miss the opportunity. Tickets are still available for the Myriad Conference at www.myriad.org © ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Myriad2018 #Qantas #MyriadAir #Myriad #startup #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #technews #funding #entrepreneurship #startup #startuplife #startups #founder #entrepreneurlife #startupguide #startuptips #challenge #growth #bitcoin #futureoftech #techevents #technews #myriadmoments #inspiring #inspiration #aspiration #innovator (at Royal International Convention Centre (Royal ICC))

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'Sudan', the last known male Northern White Rhino was euthanised after leg infection complications on March 19th, 2018. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The only hope for his species' survival is for scientists to attempt IVF at considerable expense with Sudan's daughter & granddaughter, using his sperm collected earlier. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In 2015, an American big-game hunter killed the South African lion 'Cecil' after 1st wounding him 40 hours earlier; despite being deemed a 'legal kill', Cecil was skinned & his head removed - but his tracking collar was missing when his body was found. Two more lion species have since joined the endangered list. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ When will the madness of poaching & big-game hunting end? It isn't enough to punish the locals as many of them will do anything to make a living &/or survive their situation. The solution lies in making it impossible for people who want rhino horns/elephant tusks/tiger penis to get what they want...& for big-game hunting to be outlawed globally. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ If I could talk to a global think tank of experts across different fields then I would ask: What part can technology play in stopping the human race from decimating other animal species to extinction? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One such global think tank will be on the chartered Qantas MyriadAir flight carrying 360 of Silicon Valley’s greatest entrepreneurs & investors from San Francisco to Brisbane for the Myriad event that runs May 16-18, 2018 at the Royal International Convention Centre, Fortitude Valley, QLD. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ My question may seem random, but this group are ideal to answer it; the value they bring is immense considering their diverse knowledge base & expertise. Sometimes to find an appropriate solution, you need to think outside the box. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Myriad is going to be huge. Go to www.myriad.live for more info. © ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Myriad2018 #Qantas #charter #MyriadAir #Myriad #startup #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #technews #startuplife #startups #founder #entrepreneurlife #startupguide #startuptips #challenge #futureoftech #techevents #myriadmoments #myriadlive #africanamazing #dowhatyoulove #olpejeta #awesomeearth #MakeHistory #saveelephants #saverhino #freedomthinkers #beautifulnature (at Ol Pejeta Conservancy)

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Imagine being on a chartered Qantas flight from San Francisco to Brisbane with 300+ of Silicon Valley's finest minds...well that is exactly what MyriadAir is. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Showcasing a myriad of perspectives, experiences & opportunities - unlocked by technology - the 14-hour flight was amazing as people moved between the classes & made connections with like- & different-minded people. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Queensland's Chief Entrepreneur, Steve Baxter, even ran the drinks 'Pitch' trolley as entrepreneurs pitched to him during the drinks service. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ On arrival, the entire flight was given a warm Aboriginal welcome, followed by speeches from Kate Jones, MP [the Minister for Innovation & Tourism Industry Development], Steve Baxter & Myriad cofounders Murray Galbraith & Martin Talvari. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This photo essay includes: ▪ The entire group of MyriadAir attendees before boarding the flight. ▪ Steve Baxter having a pre-flight interview. ▪ Myriad conference speakers, Daniel Abrahams & Karla Ballard Williams, connecting on LinkedIn. ▪ Entrepreneurs making short videos explaining their ideas. ▪ Steve Baxter listening to ideas during the drinks 'Pitch' trolley. ▪ Innovators & entrepreneurs making great new connections. ▪ The strong party atmosphere of the flight - with many getting very little sleep. ▪ MP Kate Jones, Steve Baxter & Ian Thorpe engaging with the team from Bond University. ▪ Myriad team members enjoying time with keynote speakers. ▪ Thanks to Myriad, the Queensland Government, Bank of Queensland, Bond University, Qantas & the other sponsors for the incredible experience. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Myriad is such an inclusive cultural experiment where attendees have a relentless pursuit of shared learning, a search for meaning behind our actions & the acceptance of people using technology to improve the world. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Don't miss this opportunity. Tickets are still available for the Myriad Conference at www.myriad.org ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Myriad #startup #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #technews #funding #entrepreneurship #startuplife #startups #founder #entrepreneurlife #startupguide #startuptips #challenge #growth #bitcoin #futureoftech #techevents #news #myriadmoments #myriadlive (at Brisbane, Queensland, Australia)

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The most famous & photographed icon in San Francisco, The Golden Gate Bridge, is a suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate - the one-mile-wide strait connecting San Francisco Bay & the Pacific Ocean. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ This photo was taken on a @huaweimobileau Mate 10 Pro & illustrates how altering the depth-of-field in Pro Mode can produce picture postcard results. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ San Francisco is quite spectacular & I recommend doing a hop-on/hop-off bus tour if you only have a limited time to visit the city. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ I tried to squeeze in a spot of sight-seeing before connecting with the 360 talented entrepreneurs/investors from Silicon Valley & guest speakers for the Myriad Conference in Brisbane that are flying from San Francisco on a special Qantas MyriadAir charter flight. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Tickets are still available for the conference; Myriad is going to be a massive event & I can't thank the @myriadorg organisers enough for the experience including a seat on MyriadAir. Go to www.myriad.live for more info. © ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ #Myriad2018 #Qantas #MyriadAir #Myriad #entrepreneur #entrepreneurs #technews #entrepreneurship #entrepreneurlife #futureoftech #techevents #myriadmoments #myriadlive #mobilephone #mobilephones #mobiles #mobileart #mobilephoto #mobilepic #mobilefolk #mobileshot #mobileclick #mobilegraphy #mobileartistry #mobilephotography #instaphone #phonecamera #stunning #landscape #postcard (at Golden Gate Bridge)