Talent International Unleashes Technology Entrepreneurs
13 November 2014
Talent International Unleashes Technology Entrepreneurs on Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship during Global Entrepreneurship Week
Talent International announces complimentary recruitment fees for all 30 Talent Unleashed 2014 finalists to the value of AUD$100,000
Innovative global technology and recruitment services company, Talent International, is this week flying the six winners of its 2014 Talent Unleashed awards to the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship in Johannesburg, South Africa for an all-expenses paid, four-day entrepreneurship and networking workshop.
The Talent Unleashed winners’ departure for the Branson Centre comes at the same time as Talent International announces it will provide complimentary recruitment services to all 30 Talent Unleashed awards finalists, reinforcing its position as an ally and active supporter of technology entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Talent International’s global Talent Unleashed awards launched in 2013 when founder and managing director Richard Earl decided to do something about the lack of support globally for technology entrepreneurs and start-ups. Virgin Group founder Sir Richard Branson and Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak are on a panel of high profile judges who have given their support to the program.
“I’ve spoken extensively with many entrepreneurs and start-ups across Asia Pacific, the UK and Europe and its clear that more support for this vital sector will provide greater growth opportunities for these promising companies,” Earl said.
“The 2014 Talent Unleashed winners will travel with me to the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship in South Africa for a week-long intensive entrepreneurship and networking workshop with the goal of giving them the insight, skills and connections to grow their businesses and realise their vision.”
“At the same time, Talent International will be providing complimentary recruitment services to all 30 Talent Unleashed 2014 finalists because we know that finding and placing great people can make or break a company, especially a start-up. The nature of start-up companies means that one bad hire can bring a business to its knees.”
At the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, the six Talent Unleashed award winners will participate in sessions including ‘Discovering and living your passion through business’, ‘Innovating your passion’ and ‘Growing your customer base by sharing your passion’ with each session led by mentors and industry experts.
The 2014 Talent Unleashed awards were bigger than ever; attracting more than 750 entries from inspiring technology entrepreneurs and start-ups around the world.
An entrepreneurial business in its own right – proudly independent, Earl launched Talent International from his home in Perth in 1995 – Talent is also providing the 2014 Talent Unleashed winners with mentorship, support and advice, as well as facilitating connections to the global technology community. Since its launch 19 years ago, Talent today supplies thousands of technology professionals to businesses globally, while simultaneously supporting the start-up sector and the community.
“It’s critical that the individuals who are making a positive impact in the technology start-up sector around the globe are supported. The Talent Unleashed awards are a significant part of the Talent International business. We plan to further increase our involvement and support of technology entrepreneurs and start-ups while also building our reputation as a true partner of the global tech start-up scene. We will do this by lifting the profile of the amazing people in the sector, working with change-makers such as Sir Richard Branson and Steve Wozniak, and developing more partnerships with like-minded entrepreneurs and brands so that the groundswell of support is overwhelming.”
Talent Unleashed is a world-first technology awards program, recognising and rewarding big technology ideas that have the power to transform lives and businesses.
The 2014 Talent
Unleashed award winners attending the Branson Centre of
Entrepreneurship are:
• Rising Star Award:
Amber Blumanis, founder of the Stopover app
(Australia). Stopover revolutionises and socialises the
airport by enabling travellers on long stopovers to
connect
• People’s Choice Award: David
Hillier, director and founder of LittleLot (New
Zealand). The LittleLot app allows people to dedicate their
smartphone to branded wallpapers in return for regular, free
donations to charity
• Inspirational Leadership
Award: Grace Clapham, changepreneur and
inspirational leader (Singapore). Clapham inspires and
guides young entrepreneurs and individuals to make change
through her own consulting business and establishing
networking events throughout SouthEast
Asia
• Digital Content Award: Philip
Andrews, director and co-founder of Liquid State
(Australia). Liquid State is a free-form digital publishing
platform for producing interactive content suitable for any
device
• Community Impact Award: Paul
Lee, co-inventor of ACEHearing (Hong Kong). ACEHearing is
world-first hearing enhancement technology that puts the
services of hearing professionals into any mobile
device.
• One to Watch 2015 Award:
Jude Ower, founder and CEO of Playmob (UK). Playmob connects
game mechanics to social good by helping companies create
‘in-game giving’ through video games.
The 2014 Talent Unleashed winners attend the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship from Monday 17 – Thursday 20 November 2014. Global Entrepreneurship Week runs from Saturday 15 – Sunday 23 November 2014.
About Talent
Unleashed:
Talent Unleashed is a world-first,
global technology awards program for start-ups and
entrepreneurs, rewarding and recognising individuals who are
unleashing, innovating and changing technology in business
and the community. Talent Unleashed was created by Talent
International and launched in 2013 and is supported by Sir
Richard Branson and Virgin Group. Talent Unleashed
recognises the many amazing individuals across the entire
technology communities of Australia, New Zealand, Southeast
Asia, North Asia, and the UK. Entries are evaluated by some
of the world’s leading entrepreneurial minds, including
Sir Richard Branson, Apple Inc. co-founder Steve Wozniak,
LinkedIn managing director Cliff Rosenberg and Talent
International founder and managing director Richard Earl,
among others. Talent Unleashed recognises big technology
ideas that have the power to transform lives and businesses.
talentunleashed.co
About
Talent International:
Talent International is a
unique, innovative and multi-faceted, global technology
recruitment and IT services company. Passionate about
technology and actively supporting the people who work in
the IT&T and digital sector, Talent International finds and
places great talent and delivers initiatives that help the
industry to grow and succeed. Independent and privately
owned and operated, founder and managing director Richard
Earl launched Talent International from his home in Perth in
1995 and since then he has grown the business into a global
network with 15 offices across Australia, New Zealand,
Singapore, Hong Kong and the UK. Talent International also
owns Agile Logic, an IT consulting business that specialises
in project management, business intelligence and services,
and digital enablement . talentinternational.com
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