Paula Taylor

Paula Taylor is a prominent figure in the technology and innovation space, serving as the Vice-Chair and co-founder of West Tech Fest, Australia's leading technology and innovation festival.

She also holds the role of CoinDesk PitchFest Lead at Consensus, where she supports early-stage Web 3 & De-AI companies.

Dedicated to fostering indigenous entrepreneurship, Paula co-founded First NationsX, a non-profit organization focused on empowering indigenous founders to scale their businesses and access global markets and investments.

With a background in creative leadership, Paula has a decade of experience with London-based organization D&D, working across various senior roles in the UK, Australia, SE Asia, and the US.

Additionally, she is the co-founder of COTU, a platform that aims to provide education, networking, employment, and collaboration opportunities for emerging creative talents.

Paula's educational background includes studying Entrepreneurship and Innovation at MIT Sloan School of Management, Curtin University's Ignition program, Creative Arts at Victorian College of the Arts, and English Literature & Communication at Curtin University. She also holds a Certificate in Risk Assessment from HSE Moscow.

Throughout her career, Paula has been involved in several organizations, holding key positions such as Vice Chair at West Tech Fest, Co-Founder at COTU, Co-Founder & NED at First Nations X, Global Development Director at D&D, and various other leadership roles in different companies and associations.

Her vast professional experience and commitment to technology, innovation, entrepreneurship, and indigenous empowerment make Paula Taylor a significant influencer in the industry.