Join us for our series of Hardware Connect events, hosted at Cicada Innovations. Immerse yourself in Sydney's hardware startup community while listening to experts' viewpoints and connecting with key people across the sector.
While prototyping has become faster and more cost-effective for hardware companies, the process of scaling hardware products locally can be a costly and challenging task that is difficult to undo if not done correctly.
Fortunately we've got you covered with the next Hardware Connect, where you can gain firsthand insights from a panel of experts on the intricacies of scaling deep tech products in Australia.
You'll be hearing from:
Rob Lansdown, Business Development Manager of Zetifi
Jekaterina Viktorova, CEO, Co-Founder of Syenta
Navin Chandrasekaran, Client Engagement Facilitator of ANFF
Discover practical steps and opportunities to make local scaling a reality with Zetifi sharing their experiences in the midst of scaling, Syenta on the brink of scaling, and ANFF providing the infrastructure to make it all happen.
Rob Lansdown, Business Development Manager of Zetifi
Rob is an experienced marketer that recently made the switch from medtech to agtech to join regionally based connectivity company Zetifi. Rob leads the marketing and business development functions for the business. In late 2022, Zetifi raised $12m to transition their products from proven prototypes to mass-market solutions for farmers and other rural residents that live and work in poor coverage areas.
Rob has qualifications in science, education and marketing from the University of New South Wales and over 13 years of experience in diverse marketing, communications and product development roles in the medical devices sector. He has a strong interest in communications and ensuring that a business’s resources and solutions are clearly aligned with customer needs. At Zetifi, this interest has been applied through his contributions to product development as the business has worked through the necessary experimentation and testing stages of their product and technology design process.
Jekaterina Viktorova, CEO, Co-Founder of Syenta
Jeka is a highly accomplished professional with a strong background in chemistry and printed electronics, having worked in both industry and academia. Her passion for using technology to solve real-world problems has been evident throughout her career. She earned her Master's degree from RWTH Aachen and gained valuable startup experience in printed electronics in Germany prior to pursuing a PhD at ANU. During her doctoral program, Jeka co-invented and led the development of an innovative additive manufacturing method using electrochemistry, which ultimately led to the creation of Syenta.
As the CEO and Co-Founder of Syenta, Jeka is currently spearheading the company's mission to revolutionize the electronics manufacturing sector by delivering printers based on their groundbreaking technology to customers. Her expertise and leadership skills are invaluable assets to the company's success.
Navin Chandrasekaran, Client Engagement Facilitator of ANFF
Navin is an established research commercialisation professional with background in research and manufacturing. During his Master of Biotechnology and PhD from the University of Queensland, in 2016 Navin demonstrated the world’s first evidence for transdermal magnesium absorption in human skin. This research outcome was translated into a commercially successful formulation for the swimming pool industry that enables bathers to topically supplement magnesium, thereby providing health benefits. Following which Navin was involved in onshoring projects that resulted in bringing back $12M per annum worth of manufacturing contract to Australia and developing novel intellectual property along the way.
More recently, Navin played a leading role in manufacturing of P2 respirators as part of emergency response program and establishing sovereign capability. Additionally, Navin has also held business development roles where he was involved in securing grants for clients, early-stage technology transfer from universities and preparation of R&D projects for investment opportunities.
In his current role with ANFF, Navin facilitates businesses to access cutting edge capabilities in micro- and nano- fabrication that underpins miniaturisation of next generation of technology hardware.
Join us for our series of Hardware Connect events, hosted at Cicada Innovations. Immerse yourself in Sydney's hardware startup community while listening to experts' viewpoints and connecting with key people across the sector.
While prototyping has become faster and more cost-effective for hardware companies, the process of scaling hardware products locally can be a costly and challenging task that is difficult to undo if not done correctly.
Fortunately we've got you covered with the next Hardware Connect, where you can gain firsthand insights from a panel of experts on the intricacies of scaling deep tech products in Australia.
You'll be hearing from:
Rob Lansdown, Business Development Manager of Zetifi
Jekaterina Viktorova, CEO, Co-Founder of Syenta
Navin Chandrasekaran, Client Engagement Facilitator of ANFF
Discover practical steps and opportunities to make local scaling a reality with Zetifi sharing their experiences in the midst of scaling, Syenta on the brink of scaling, and ANFF providing the infrastructure to make it all happen.
Rob Lansdown, Business Development Manager of Zetifi
Rob is an experienced marketer that recently made the switch from medtech to agtech to join regionally based connectivity company Zetifi. Rob leads the marketing and business development functions for the business. In late 2022, Zetifi raised $12m to transition their products from proven prototypes to mass-market solutions for farmers and other rural residents that live and work in poor coverage areas.
Rob has qualifications in science, education and marketing from the University of New South Wales and over 13 years of experience in diverse marketing, communications and product development roles in the medical devices sector. He has a strong interest in communications and ensuring that a business’s resources and solutions are clearly aligned with customer needs. At Zetifi, this interest has been applied through his contributions to product development as the business has worked through the necessary experimentation and testing stages of their product and technology design process.
Jekaterina Viktorova, CEO, Co-Founder of Syenta
Jeka is a highly accomplished professional with a strong background in chemistry and printed electronics, having worked in both industry and academia. Her passion for using technology to solve real-world problems has been evident throughout her career. She earned her Master's degree from RWTH Aachen and gained valuable startup experience in printed electronics in Germany prior to pursuing a PhD at ANU. During her doctoral program, Jeka co-invented and led the development of an innovative additive manufacturing method using electrochemistry, which ultimately led to the creation of Syenta.
As the CEO and Co-Founder of Syenta, Jeka is currently spearheading the company's mission to revolutionize the electronics manufacturing sector by delivering printers based on their groundbreaking technology to customers. Her expertise and leadership skills are invaluable assets to the company's success.
Navin Chandrasekaran, Client Engagement Facilitator of ANFF
Navin is an established research commercialisation professional with background in research and manufacturing. During his Master of Biotechnology and PhD from the University of Queensland, in 2016 Navin demonstrated the world’s first evidence for transdermal magnesium absorption in human skin. This research outcome was translated into a commercially successful formulation for the swimming pool industry that enables bathers to topically supplement magnesium, thereby providing health benefits. Following which Navin was involved in onshoring projects that resulted in bringing back $12M per annum worth of manufacturing contract to Australia and developing novel intellectual property along the way.
More recently, Navin played a leading role in manufacturing of P2 respirators as part of emergency response program and establishing sovereign capability. Additionally, Navin has also held business development roles where he was involved in securing grants for clients, early-stage technology transfer from universities and preparation of R&D projects for investment opportunities.
In his current role with ANFF, Navin facilitates businesses to access cutting edge capabilities in micro- and nano- fabrication that underpins miniaturisation of next generation of technology hardware.