Elena, founder of GippsTech, is a passionate advocate for regional tech innovation.
With a PhD in Computer Science and experience at Google and Canva, she’s dedicated to growing Gippsland’s startup ecosystem. She co-created Startup Gippsland, a major regional startup program, and has been recognised for her leadership and innovation in the tech industry.
Elena worked with the 6 local councils in Gippsland to create Startup Gippsland, one of the largest regional startup programs ever to be run in Australia. She has been recognised for her work on building regional startup and tech communities by being selected as one of 3 finalists for the Regional Development Victoria Leadership & Innovation Award 2018, and a winner of the PauseFest SuperConnector award 2020.
