Phil Morle
Phil Morle
Main Sequence Partner
Phil is a Partner at Main Sequence a venture capital firm founded by Australia's national science agency - CSIRO. There he invests in deep tech founders who are building unimaginable new companies with a strong connection to research. There he has invested in Cauldron, Eden Brew, Samsara Eco, Uluu, v2food, Nourish Ingredients, EVERY Company, RapidAIM, Coviu and Q-CTRL. Before this he was the founder of Australia’s first incubator and venture studio, Pollenizer, where Phil played an instrumental role in developing the startup ecosystem across Asia Pacific and advised some of the world’s biggest organisations on practical ways to deliver new growth and the cultural change that is required to get there.
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How Tech Will Mitigate the Next Pandemic
WED, OCT 18, 11:30 AM
Conference
Pandemics, progress and privacy: what role will tech play?
In a world forever changed by the challenges of recent pandemics, delve into the intersection of technology, pandemic preparedness, and responsible citizenship. Join our panel of experts as they explore how cutting-edge technology is poised to play a pivotal role in mitigating the impact of future outbreaks.
Discover how innovative solutions, from vaccines for drug-resistant pathogens to health surveillance and AI platforms, will reshape our ability to respond to the next global health crisis. Explore the promise of these technologies, as we consider the ethical and equity considerations of their implementation, from privacy to data sharing.
Beyond technology, we'll also examine what it will mean to be a good citizen in this new pandemic-aware world. How will technology allow individuals and communities to contribute to the collective well-being, and what responsibilities do we bear in safeguarding our future?
Innovation Bay | Belonging: The Super Power of Our Species
THU, OCT 19, 11:30 AM
Conference
Humans are remarkable. Arguably, the evolution of our mind’s intelligence and adaptability have made humans the most dominant species on the planet. But what’s our super power? Many species on earth come together to work as a team, herd, colony or community. During this session, Innovation Bay, ANZ’s leading community for technology founders and investors, explores how our participation in community gives us a sense of belonging - the super power of our species.
Led by Cameron Webb, expert on leadership and team development, alongside an expert panel, this session will explore:
- The neuroscience of belonging and why as humans we are driven to connect as a community
- Stories of the benefits of belonging
- How leading community creators are building belonging at scale