5. Michelle Melbourne, co-founder of Intelledox
Michelle Melbourne has transformed her business Intelledox from a local IT company into a global software vendor.
The self-styled digital disruptor, who came out of the gate over two decades ago, has some serious academic credentials, including a science degree from the Australian National University. She is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Michelle is inspired by risk-taker Richard Branson. She admires how Branson challenges convention, as you must, because every day presents new challenges that take grit to overcome.
Think globally, Michelle advises. Headquartered in Canberra, she has offices in Singapore, New York, London and Toronto. Enthusiasm is crucial, too, according to Michelle, who describes herself as passionate about business.
Her entrepreneurial journey has won her plaudits, not least the Telstra and ACT Government’s Small Business Award and the Telstra and ACT Government’s Young Businesswoman of the Year Award.
Michelle’s journey to the top illustrates the fact that you need vision. Be ready to scale. The greatest success goes to those who dream big, so be prepared to reconsider boundaries.
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