Grant Downie

Grant Downie, a business and engineering professional, boasts an extensive portfolio of experience driving innovation and strategic planning. With notable academic achievements from MIT Sloan School of Management and the University of Melbourne, he has certainly garnered initiative and knowledge tailored to his passion for entrepreneurship. Grant has held numerous advisory board chair positions, including organizations such as Hivekeepers and Startup Foundation & The Starting Block AU. Additionally, he has co-founded several projects, including Amacc, Dynamic Strategies, Moonshot Connect and Innovate with the best startups, and Innovaction (Aus), vying to disrupt and innovate traditional business assumptions. With a genuine interest in mentorship, he has contributed as an adviser for institutions such as the Melbourne Accelerator Program (MAP) and the La Trobe Accelerator Program. His previous experiences in executive-level positions at companies such as Ansett, Telstra, and Bill Express, have enabled him with skills such as risk management, direct marketing, and corporate product management, among many others. Grant's professional trajectory illustrates his commitment to cultivating and accelerating start-ups, serving as an active mentor in Australia's entrepreneurial ecosystem.