Our Advisors
Corporate Advisor - International Commercialisation
Dr Sanjeev Rao
A commercialisation and extension specialist, Sanjeev gained his PhD in Engineering at the University of Auckland, NZ following which he has driven transition of innovations, products and technologies from development to market within various industry sectors across several geos. Sanjeev has been instrumental in leading cross-functional teams, managing product lifecycles, and driving revenue growth across several industry sectors. His experience spans market analysis, business development, licensing, regulatory navigation, and pricing strategies, enabling companies/businesses to capitalise on new opportunities while mitigating risks. Sanjeev currently serves on several advisory boards across borders and in actively involved in supporting startups in converting complex ideas into market-ready solutions that meet customer needs and drive business success.
Corporate Advisor - International Commercialisation
Dr Andrew Beehag
Andrew is an experienced CEO and senior executive with more than 25 years’ engagement with technology development, IP and technology commercialisation, start-up management and capital raising across advanced engineering, medtech, cybersecurity, customer engagement and other sectors. Highlights include successfully securing over $80 million of Australian government research funding and the establishment, capital raising and successful end-to-end deployment of a medicinal cannabis company, incorporating ASX listing and GMP licensing of a large-scale manufacturing facility. Andrew holds a PhD from the University of Sydney and MBA from the AGSM, Sydney and currently chairs, is director and/or advisor of multiple companies, focusing on strategic development and value building as a cornerstone of successful commercialisation and growth.
Renee Ge
AI and Data Sciences Engineer
Renee is a competent young professional bringing 2 years of practical experience, in acquiring, interpreting and analysing data in a fast-paced environment to deliver complex data analysis outcomes including predictive modelling. Renee has extensive skills in AI languages such as Python and R with deep understanding of the application of machine learning in the clinical healthcare context. Renee is currently working on a major project at Monash University ”Monitoring health and wellbeing of seniors using unobstructive sensors” where she has developed computational models for the automatic continuous assessment of functional decline and onset of medical conditions. Renee is a certified English – Chinese translator.