Australia’s Place-based Innovation Partners

Transforming regional brilliance into prosperity & resilience.

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The needs and potential of a place are at the heart of everything we do.

Using a dynamic blend of research, strategy, advisory, and capability building, we team up with regional partners, philanthropists, and government to turn promising local ideas into resilient, prosperous futures.

Our blended approach is research-based and proven to deliver on-the-ground results.

Though climate change, shifting economies, and new technology mean significant challenges for regional Australia, we see many opportunities to innovate and strengthen local resilience.

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From potential
to prosperity

Research and innovation that’s connected to real people and real communities.

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Strategy & advisory that can translate concepts and insights into practical on-the-ground solutions.

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Capability building that ensures enduring success.

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Core team

Reece Proudfoot

Co-founder and Director - 
Regenerative Innovation

Reece is the former Head of Innovation and Impact Investment with WWF-Australia and founder of Panda Labs. Capability areas include: Strategic Design, Partnerships, Business Model Innovaiton & Impact Investing, Engagement and Community Organising

Dr Dimity Podger

Co-founder and Director - 
Regenerative Enterprise Programs

Dimity is the former Regenerative Communities Lead with WWF-Australia, following 10 years leading her own purpose-driven business advisory firm. Capability areas include: regenerative business and leadership, capability building program design and delivery, community engagement, sustainability, and impact measurement.

Phil Freeman

Co-founder and Director - 
Regenerative Finance

Phil is the Co-founder & Director of Impact Venture OpenSC. He has a background in corporate law and climate advocacy (building alliances). He is a board member of social venture Grow Your Mind and Montessori East School.

Partners in place

  • Emmett Marsh

    DESIGN DIRECTOR

  • Monet Goode

    FOUNDER

  • Eleanor Parks

    SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR

  • Karl Holland

    SALES MANAGER

  • Jaya Dixon

    MARKETING DIRECTOR

  • Matthew Wright-Simon

    SOUTH AUSTRALIA PARTNER

  • Matthew Wright-Simon

    SOUTH AUSTRALIA PARTNER

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    SOUTH AUSTRALIA PARTNER

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    SOUTH AUSTRALIA PARTNER

  • "Their attention to detail and commitment" to quality truly stood out. We’ve already recommended them to others.

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  • "Creative, reliable, and genuinely passionate about what they do."

    —Former Customer

  • "A professional team that delivers on their promises."

    —Former Customer

  • "Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome."

    —Former Customer

Building prosperity and resilience all around Australia