2017 Blog
This section contains archived Pearcey events, news and blog items from 2017.
02 Nov 2017
Australian entrepreneurs recognised at 2017 Pearcey Awards
Press Release Kate Lundy, Helen Meredith, Dr Mike Miller and Collis and Cyan Ta'eed recognised at the National Pearcey Foundation Awards Sydney, Australia - 2 November 2017 - The Pearcey Foundation today announced its National Entrepreneur of the Year, Hall of Fame inductees and Pearcey Medal winner. The winners were presented as part of the ACS National Digital Disruptor Awards ... »» Read more...
19 Aug 2017
Emeritus Professor Peter Poole passes away August 2017
Emeritus Professor Peter Poole passed away peacefully in Perth on 19 August 2017, in the company of his daughters, and three of his seven grandchildren. He was a pioneering leader at the University of Melbourne and elevated to the Pearcey Hall of Fame in 2010. Prof. Poole's legacy will continue to influence the ongoing activities of the School of Computing ... »» Read more...
12 Jul 2017
Innovation in a handout culture
Sandy Plunkett is perplexed by how entrenched Australia's "waiting for government" mindset is »» Read more...
06 Jul 2017
Beware the wolves of Silicon Valley
Sandy Plunkett shares her perspective on recent industry events and calls out how money, fame, power and hubris inevitably brings with it bad behaviour »» Read more...
2017 Industry News
24 July 2017 - Steve Baxter set to be the next Queensland's chief entrepreneur (SmartCompany article) »» Read more...
26 Jan 2017
2017 Australia Day Honours
2017 Australia Day Honors for Mr David Thodey (AO) and Mr David Barbagallo (AM) »» Read more...
02 Jul 2017
Passing of Frank Hirst
Computer pioneer Professor Frank Hirst close collaborator with Trevor Pearcey & CSIRAC passes »» Read more...