Laura McGrath is a highly experienced and enthusiastic professional with expertise in strategy, innovation, and tech commercialization. She has worked in both the private and public sectors, delivering high-impact results in a range of industries. With a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Melbourne's Melbourne Business School, a Postgraduate Certificate in Nanotechnology from the University of Oxford, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from the Australian National University, McGrath has the academic background and practical experience to be a standout mentor to startups. Passionate about equity, she believes everyone should have equal rights and actively seeks opportunities to support initiatives related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and education. McGrath's previous roles include Senior Manager, Manager, and Consultant at Bain & Company, Operations Manager at Southern Innovation, Lead Consultant at University of Melbourne Commercial, and Assistant Director (Patent Examination - Physics) at IP Australia.