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According to Kamilaroi man Dean Foley, many of the programs offering business skills to Indigenous Australians only “tick boxes.” They’re just not the right thing for would-be founders of global tech companies.

Foley’s new accelerator program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs launched its first mini-program Monday in Brisbane, with six startups on board.

Known as Barayamal, the mini-accelerator will run for four weeks offering mentorship, networking and training, but he hopes to begin a full 12-week program from mid-2017.  Read more…

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