Getting an Australian life sciences business through what’s often called the "valley of death"—the treacherous journey from idea to commercialization—is no small feat. Many groundbreaking innovations get stuck in this phase, often starved of the capital and support they need to reach the market. Today’s guest, Anthony Liveris, is one of the few who are boldly tackling this challenge. Through his work at Proto Axiom, Anthony is leading the charge to bring world-class Australian science to the global stage, navigating the risks and obstacles that many never overcome.
Anthony was no stranger to the world of innovation and leadership, his early entrepreneurial spirit saw him launching a data analytics company, Applecart, before even finishing university. Now, with Proto Axiom, he's focused on incubating life sciences startups, ensuring they have both the financial backing and advisory network needed to succeed in a highly competitive global landscape.
On today’s episode, we dive into Anthony’s journey—from his early days as an entrepreneur to his current leadership at Proto Axiom.
We explore how he’s helping to transform Australia’s biotech sector, tackling the “valley of death” that prevents so many innovations from seeing the light of day. We’ll also touch on his passion for Pickleball Australia, a fast-growing sport that has captured Anthony’s attention.
