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James Fielding

James Fielding

CEO at Audeara

Founder

James Fielding is the CEO of Audeara, a company based in Brisbane, Australia, that leads in personalized sound technology, enhancing entertainment experiences to improve hearing health. With a background in medicine, James is dedicated to improving lives through innovation and invention, challenging the status quo. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and a Graduate Certificate of Executive Leadership from the University of Queensland. James has also co-founded Robotics Engineering Research Laboratories and has experience as a Human Anatomical Prosector and Research Assistant. Additionally, he is a drummer for The Dashounds, a band performing at various events. James is passionate about learning from others and surrounding himself with knowledgeable individuals.

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From James Fielding shares his belief that Australia’s talent pool is world class · The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series
You don't need to leave to make it work. You need to stay and back your own people to get it done and prove that we deserve to be on a world stage.
▶ James Fielding shares his belief that Australia’s talent pool is world class

Career

  1. Now CEO · Audeara
  2. Until 2016 Medical intern / doctor · Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital
  3. Earlier Analyst · Bay Harbour Capital
  4. Earlier Finance/production role · The Weinstein Company
  5. Earlier · Startup Founder & Director · Field Orthopaedics

Sources: alumni.uq.edu.au

Key moments

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  1. 0:31 Meet Dr. James Fielding
  2. 1:14 The Changing Landscape of Startups
  3. 2:57 Starting Multiple Companies
  4. 4:31 James's Motivation and Drive
  5. 6:35 First Exposure to the Startup Ecosystem
  6. 8:54 Ideation and the Birth of Audeara
  7. 10:50 Community Support for Startups in Brisbane
  8. 12:25 Gaps in the Startup Ecosystem
  9. 18:28 Advice for New Founders
  10. 20:50 Confidence in Australian Talent

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The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series · 23 August 2022 James Fielding shares his belief that Australia’s talent pool is world class

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