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Petr Adámek

Petr Adámek

CEO at Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN)

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Petr Adámek is a seasoned expert in innovation, competitiveness, and business growth, with over 25 years of international experience. He currently serves as the CEO of the Canberra Innovation Network, where he provides strategic leadership, manages program delivery, and supports the innovation community in Canberra, Australia. Petr's career spans various roles, including Director of Programs at CBR Innovation Network and Business Growth Manager at SODA Inc. He has a strong background in business growth and start-up management consulting, mentoring, and coaching, as well as experience in incubation, acceleration, and growth programs for entrepreneurs. Petr holds an MBA from the Rochester Institute of Technology and an MSc in Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence from the Czech Technical University in Prague. He is fluent in Czech, English, and Russian, and has a basic proficiency in German.

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From Petr Adámek sees the benefits of greater cohesion of the national startup ecosystem · The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series
Could we dare to aim to be one of the most productive startup ecosystems on the planet? And I think we could.
▶ Petr Adámek sees the benefits of greater cohesion of the national startup ecosystem

Career

  1. Now CEO · Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN)
  2. From 2014 · Startup General Manager · KILN Incubator
  3. Earlier · Startup Acting CEO · Soda Inc
  4. From 2008 · Startup Co-founder & Executive Director · Berman Group

Sources: canberratimes.com.au, x.com

Key moments

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  1. 0:30 Meet Petr Adámek
  2. 1:35 Overview of Canberra Innovation Network
  3. 2:02 Why Petr Loves His Job
  4. 3:05 Future of AI and Its Applications
  5. 5:00 Petr's Involvement in the Startup World
  6. 6:57 Differences Between Global Startup Ecosystems
  7. 9:43 Early Days of the Startup Scene in Canberra
  8. 10:46 Current Landscape of the Canberra Startup Ecosystem
  9. 13:34 Gaps in the Startup Ecosystem
  10. 15:06 Strengths of the Australian Startup Community

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Documentary: The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem · 19 December 2022 The History Of The Australian Startup Ecosystem - Part 3 With Michael Batko, Wayne Gerard, Peter Devine, Rohit Bhargava, Terry Hilsberg, Peter Bradd, Zrinka Tokic, Rachael Neumann, Zoe Piper, Susan Oliver, Silvia Pfeiffer, Murray Hurps, Rachel Yang, Yolanda Redrup, Peta Ellis, Sarah Pearson, Niki Scevak, Colin Kinner, Mark Pesce, Colette Grgic, Ian Gardiner, Lauren Capelin, Matt Barrie, Melissa Widner, Cameron Adams, Georgie Turner, Baden U'Ren, Evan Thornley, Alan Noble, Kate Jones, Kate Cornick, James Alexander, Dharmica Mistry, Emily Rich, Lars Rasmussen
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The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series · 24 July 2022 Petr Adámek sees the benefits of greater cohesion of the national startup ecosystem

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Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN) The Canberra Innovation Network (CBRIN) is a not-for-profit organization located in Canberra, Australia, dedicated to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship. 1 person · 2 episodes →

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