#27 Building Businesses that Change the World with Young Australian of the Year, Nathaniel Diong
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During school, Nathaniel Diong felt helpless to make a difference in the face of the world's problems.
Now at 19-years-old, Nathaniel has been recognised as a 2021 Young Australian of the Year, AMP Tomorrow Maker and World Economic Forum Shaper for his work in education. As CEO of Future Minds Network, he\\u2019s helped 11,000 students become future-ready through entrepreneurship programs. His students are mentored by entrepreneurs who have raised millions in funding, built companies alongside the founders of Airbnb, and featured on Forbes 30U30.
Today, Nathaniel is also an international startup mentor, judge, and Giant in Residence at Blackbird Ventures, Australia\\u2019s leading VC firm. In the near future, he plans to launch a VC fund unlocking the endless potential of youth.
This episode is full of Nathaniel's fantastic tips, mindset advice and life experiences that will not only inspire you to turn your ideas into reality, but take you through how to get started as well.
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- Connect with Nathaniel on LinkedIn
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