Ulearn 2019: Building an Innovation nation - it's easier than you think

Sally-AnnWilliams

@sallyannw


Deep Tech - impacting industries, creating new markets, supporting people

3 Principles of Innovation:

  1. Good ideas can come from anywhere


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