Judges for the Elevator Pitch Award

Glenn Dickens

Glenn has worked and invested in over 8 startup companies, three of which have since successfully listed, covering roles from inventor through to Chief Operating Officer. He has six degrees from Quantum Physics through to Psychology including an MBA and a PhD. He holds 6 full US patents, with many more in progress, and has numerous publications in the areas of audio signal processing, control and telecommunications. Of particular note, he was one of the inventors and business development leader of the technology now known as Dolby Headphone. Presently, Glenn works for Dolby Laboratories to research and develop audio technology with a particular brief to develop strategies and opportunities for online collaborative and interactive media.

Roslyn Hughes

Throughout her career, Roslyn Hughes has been involved in leading-edge technology, policy development in large organizations, creating and growing technology start-up businesses, technology training, and funds management. Roslyn was appointed Chief Executive of Epicorp Limited and the Epicorp Seed Funds in January 2001. During her 25 years in the IT industry she has led major projects in technology areas. In her previous role as Senior Director, Office of IT and Multimedia with the ACT Government she provided leadership for the continuous improvement in the provision of IT infrastructure, large business applications and the implementation of electronic service delivery. Roslyn is sought after as a contributor to technology leadership forums and is a member of a range of business, government and institutional boards and committees. She is Chairman and Director of eight private companies operating both nationally and internationally. Roslyn has been an active entrepreneur and investor in a range of technology start-up companies. She has extensive experience in assessing proposals for investment and raising funds from individuals, business angel groups, venture capitalists and partner companies.