Join us as we dive into the world of innovation with Kent Matla, a trailblazer who combines his indigenous heritage with forward-thinking strategies. Kent shares his remarkable journey of discovering he was adopted, and how this revelation deeply influenced his life and work. Through this lens, Kent explores how cultural roots can inspire groundbreaking ideas, leading to meaningful advancements in both business and community. Tune in as we uncover the intersection of tradition and innovation and learn how embracing diverse backgrounds and personal stories can fuel the future of business.
Kent is a First Nations entrepreneur with over 25-years corporate advisory and investment experience covering a broad range of industry sectors. He is the Chairperson of the Australian Innovation Management Institute, a non-for-profit organisation with the purpose of advancing the understanding and development of innovation and innovation management across Australia; WA State Manager for First Australians Capital, a national Indigenous-led organisation that builds investment readiness and designs the right capital solutions for Indigenous businesses to thrive.
Managing Partner of Triangle Equity Partners, a firm assisting businesses, with high-growth potential, to breakthrough by providing a unique combination of business advisory services and capability building programs; and Managing Director of Triangle Capital Partners, an Australian Indigenous owned boutique corporate advisory firm.
Kent holds globally recognised credentials with the Global Innovation Management Institute, headquartered out of Boston, as a Certified Innovation Manager, Certified Innovation Professional, and Certified Innovation Professional Trainer. He has a Master of Business Administration from Curtin University, a Diploma (International Company Directors Course) from the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and is presently studying part-time his Doctor of Business Administration with Curtin University, focusing on innovation.
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