Our guest for episode 146 is Australian politician Hon Ed Husic MP. Elected to the House of Representatives as the Federal Member for Chifley in 2010, Ed is currently serving as Minister for Industry and Science. 

Passionate about the digital economy creating the jobs of the future, Ed has a long-standing interest in the impact of tech on our economy and community and his portfolio appointments and parliamentary interests have focused on this. For a number of years, he has been part of the Federal Opposition’s team developing policies to promote early stage and digital innovation.

In this episode, we dive into Ed's top priorities for policies within the startup ecosystem. Ian and Ed also touch on the Research and Development tax incentive, the positive impact migration and visas can have on growing the economy, as well as discuss politics in general plus the impact inflation and rising interest rates may have on small startups. 

Tune in to hear more from Ed!

Quickfire Round
Book - System Error by Rob Reich and Starling Grad War by Antony Beevor. 
Series - Narcos and Kenobi (Starwars)
TV Shows - The A Team
Gadget - New generation airpods


This is Ed's second time on the Open The Pod Bay Doors podcast. You can check out his first appearance here.

Our guest for episode 146 is Australian politician Hon Ed Husic MP. Elected to the House of Representatives as the Federal Member for Chifley in 2010, Ed is currently serving as Minister for Industry and Science. 
Passionate about the digital economy creating the jobs of the future, Ed has a long-standing interest in the impact of tech on our economy and community and his portfolio appointments and parliamentary interests have focused on this. For a number of years, he has been part of the Federal Opposition’s team developing policies to promote early stage and digital innovation. In this episode, we dive into Ed's top priorities for policies within the startup ecosystem. Ian and Ed also touch on the Research and Development tax incentive, the positive impact migration and visas can have on growing the economy, as well as discuss politics in general plus the impact inflation and rising interest rates may have on small startups. 
Tune in to hear more from Ed!
Quickfire Round Book - System Error by Rob Reich and Starling Grad War by Antony Beevor.  Series - Narcos and Kenobi (Starwars) TV Shows - The A Team Gadget - New generation airpods
 This is Ed's second time on the Open The Pod Bay Doors podcast. You can check out his first appearance <a href="https://innovationbay.com/podcasts/e05-ed-husic-mp/">here.</a>

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The Australian and New Zealand startup ecosystem is burgeoning, exciting and filled with some of the most fascinating minds on the planet, all driven by a passion to make a positive and lasting impact. Open The Pod Bay Doors invites some of the brightest minds in the industry for deep conversations and awe-inspiring insights from their captivating journeys. Lend us your ears to gain some fresh knowledge and broaden your insights. Brought to you weekly by Innovation Bay.

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