Dougal Edwards

Dougal Edwards is the CEO of Bright Arena, which partners with research, industry and enterprise to rapidly accelerate new business growth using startup methods. He’s launched, built and sold startups; worked with over 2,000 startups internationally; created breakthrough solutions for global leaders in media, finance and tech. Passionate about the conscious application of technology, he also advises leaders on emerging technology and its implications for business and society. With his wealth of experience in tech startups, Dougal is currently a senior lecturer at Melbourne University and active mentor at the Melbourne Accelerator Program.