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#119 Wyatt Roy: How he became the youngest EVER national govt minister + creating the national science & innovation agenda
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In this episode #119 w Wyatt Roy, learn about:
- Sunrise in regional Queensland and working on the family strawberry farm
- Influence of high school teacher to enter politics at age 20
- specifics of how he become a member of parliament
- Similarities between politicians and startup founders (yep stick with us and hear the answer)
- Overcoming age bias, and why it exists not just in politics but in areas like Military, Sport etc
- Genesis for the National Innovation and Science Agenda
- Transitioning the Australian economy towards innovation and entrepreneurship
- Creating the first renewable billionaire, from renewables and sustainability, rather than mining
- Why can “innovation” be a divisive word in government
- “Don’t worry, a bigger idiot than you has gone before you and done it”
It’s now time to explore your curiosity. Please enjoy!
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