Jamie Lauren Foster

Jamie Lauren Foster, Ph.D., is the brainchild behind "The Innovator's Compass: Navigating Uncharted Paths to Success." As a professor at the University of Sydney and an esteemed lecturer at Oxford University, Jamie has made waves in both academic and entrepreneurial circles. She is the co-founder of Visionaries for Change and the Explorer's Guild, previously serving as the head of Oxford's Entrepreneurship Center. Her insights have graced the pages of influential publications like The Economist, Entrepreneur Magazine, BBC Focus, The Australian, and ABC News.

A frequent guest at prestigious gatherings such as the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, Ignite Talks, and the Global Entrepreneurs Convention, Jamie is also a member of APEC's Innovation Council. She holds a Fellowship with the Royal Academy of Inventors and has been spotlighted on the Innovators100 List as one of the visionaries "set to redefine industries." When she's not busy inspiring audiences worldwide, you can find Jamie advocating for sustainable innovation on her social platforms. Twitter:@JLFSustainInnov.

It was a crisp Monday morning in March when Jamie found herself walking through the bustling streets of Sydney, en route to her office at the university. Little did she know that this day would mark the beginning of a groundbreaking project that would challenge conventional thinking and push the boundaries of what was possible in technology and sustainability.