Ben Hallett

Ben Hallett is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Vygo, an educational technology company he established in March 2017.1 Vygo aims to provide world-class education through social learning experiences, offering a platform that connects learners with mentors, advisors, tutors, and other support services.1

Prior to founding Vygo, Hallett's background includes:

1. Education: He earned a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Queensland (2011-2014).1

2. Professional experience:

   • Engineer at Aurecon (May 2014 - October 2017)1
   • Research Assistant at the University of Queensland (March 2014 - July 2014)1
   • Engineering Intern at Brisbane Airport Corporation (November 2013 - February 2014)1

3. Entrepreneurial ventures: Before Vygo, Hallett co-founded UQEngTutor.com, a peer-to-peer tutoring marketplace (December 2015 - January 2017).1

4. Mentorship: He has been a mentor at UQ IdeaHub since May 2016, assisting entrepreneurial students and facilitating Design Thinking workshops.1

Hallett's LinkedIn profile reflects his passion for education and innovation, as evidenced by his quote: "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." - Mahatma Gandhi.1