Mentor in spotlight
Introducing you to our Mentor of the month! One of the benefits of being a participant in the Australian eChallenge is the guidance and mentorship you will receive throughout the process. Our mentors keep you on track, inspire you and help you answer the questions you didn’t know you even had.
Ali Uren (Founder / Director of Kiikstart)
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Business2Business Mentor with Regional Development Australia
- Mentor with South Australian Young Entrepreneur Scheme (SAYES)
Having been part of the social entrepreneurial space since 2006, Ali Uren established Kiikstart in early 2008 as skill gaps were identified in the market in terms of the execution of ideas.
People, Government, community services and private enterprise speak a lot about ideas, innovation and strategy but not enough focus is on the successful execution of these ideas into existing, new and emerging markets. Kiikstart is committed to the successful and smart execution of ideas via a creative and entrepreneurial style of learning and development. It is about not only the mere idea but more importantly the how, and seeing this through to fruition - the practical application of innovation to create change.
Ultimately Kiikstart works with others to create organisations and physical environments staff and customers want to be part of for the long term. Kiikstart creates businesses that have the ability to surprise the customer and to challenge commonly held perceptions and beliefs about what they can expect when doing business with certain brands.