SPEARKER / JO PALMER
Jo Palmer
Director, Innovation Programs, Charles Sturt University
Jo is the Director of Innovation Programs at Charles Sturt University. This role aims to drive innovation and entrepreneurial mindset within the university and in the local community.
With a background in education, Jo went on to start a number of companies, including Pointer Remote, supporting communities, businesses and individuals to leverage remote work to grow.
Jo is particularly passionate about how remote work is an economic development tool to attract and retain populations in the regions.
Her recognition includes 2021 COSBOA National Small Business Champion, 2019 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award National winner, 2018 Crow Awards Startup Superstar and Young Entrepreneur Awards, 2017 Soar Awards Regional Contribution winner and 2017 Finalist in the Regional Australia Institute's Lightbulb Moments and Regional Online Heroes competitions.
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