With over 20 years of experience either running or as a strategic adviser to Australia’s most cutting edge creative businesses, Ian has become one of Australia's most trusted advisors to media, entertainment, and creative industry businesses. He brings a wealth of insights, access to strategic partnerships, and on the ground experience to his clients.

Jennifer has spent more than 25 years working in interactive consumer applications, focussing on story and play to engage and grow audiences. She is passionate about seamless engagement across multiple platforms coupled with excellence in consumer experience.

Matt has been working in the Australian creative industry for over 20 years. He has founded and led two studios, Sixty40 and The Explainers, the second of which he sold to Deloitte Digital. This threw him into the second phase of his career which combines his lifelong love of storytelling and media with insights into creative business development, growth and marketing strategy. He also lectures in motion design at UTS and is passionate about helping creative business owners succeed on their terms.

Will is a forward-thinking accounting leader with an interest in building the most impactful cashflow outcomes for business owners. For over 10 years, Will has been helping creative entrepreneurs spend more time pursuing their passion by helping them stay in control of their financial position and plan ahead.

By supporting entrepreneurs to do business with best-in-class technology, paired with access to professional and comprehensive advice on accounting and tax management, Will's enables his clients to thrive in business.

Samantha is a finance, business and operational specialist with over 20 years’ experience working across the media, culture and arts industries. With post graduate qualifications in executive management, business and arts administration, Sam thrives on helping creatives to overcome challenges and achieve business success by finding innovative ways to distribute their products and finance operations.

John has been a passionate participant in the screen production sector for almost 30 years. As VP Business Affairs at Grundy Worldwide he helped establish the Grundy TV formats business in Europe, South America and South East Asia. As GM of Beyond International, John worked on a broad slate of media deals with Australian and international Networks for one of the country’s leading indie prodcos. A co-founder of Freehand TV, John well understands that content producers can no longer rely on traditional TV business models instead pursuing new opportunities for reach, revenue and mutual benefit for creative collaborators.