Unlocking Human Potential for Innovation and Impact
Dr. Tim Mahlberg Sie is a dynamic force in Australia's innovation landscape. With a PhD in innovation and intrapreneurship, and a Masters in Organisational Psychology, he has a deep understanding of the human and organisational dynamics that fuel innovation, to cultivate thriving innovation communities and empowering organisations to unlock their innovation potential. A sought-after speaker, Tim inspires audiences to embrace change, embrace a culture of innovation, and shape the future of work.
AREAS OF FOCUS
Nuturing Innovators
Exploring the psychological and social factors that drive innovation. This includes fostering creativity, promoting collaboration, and building organisational cultures that embrace change and experimentation.
Future Organisations
Preparing organisations and individuals for the evolving world of work. Key areas include cultivating intrapreneurship, designing future-ready workplaces, and navigating the changing nature of professional identity.
Thriving Ecosystems
Creating and nurturing environments where innovation can flourish. This includes strategies for fostering collaboration between startups, corporations, government, and research institutions.
MY EXPERIENCE
General Manager, Head of Entrepreneurship @ Stone & Chalk
2022 - 2025
It's been an absolute privilege working here to support building the incredible innovation community in South Australia. Over the last few years, we've supported 770 South Australian innovators across 125 startups and entrepreneurial ventures to raise $216M in capital and create over 900 jobs, and an economic contribution estimated at over $650M. Each year, we welcomed and hosted hundreds of gatherings of passionate humans shaping our state’s future through collaboration between startups, corporations, government, and research institutions.
Lecturer, Educator, Researcher @ University of Sydney
2015 - 2020
Over the course of my doctoral studies, Tim designed, taught and facilitated across a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses. His teaching approach draws on his leadership style, which is participatory, practical, reflective, and reflexive to the needs and progress of students, recognising and drawing on their strengths and experiences to develop them as future leaders.
Founder @ The Village, National Australia Bank
2013 - 2015
Tim was the key figure behind the establishment and management of The Village, a dynamic coworking and innovation space at NAB’s 700 Bourke St, Docklands, Melbourne. The initiative positioned NAB as a leader in corporate innovation and workplace design, earning an international financial industry innovation award in 2015.
EDUCATION