Peter Kambouris
InvestorDirector, Element Zeta at TiE Women Global Pitch Competition
Greater Brisbane Area
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About
Dr. Peter Kambouris holds a Ph.D. in Astrochemistry/Organic Chemistry from the University of Queensland and brings over 20 years of experience in research commercialization and innovation strategy. He currently serves as Director of Investment and Technology Scouting at Element Zeta and holds non-executive positions including founder of First Market, with expertise spanning biotechnology, technology transfer, and research-to-market acceleration. His work includes involvement with CSIRO initiatives such as the Lean LaunchPad framework and the Australian Vaccine Pipeline, and he serves as an industry advisor at the University of Queensland and Griffith University.
Experience
- Element ZetaDirector and Principalcurrent2025 — presentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- CSIROEnterprise Manager – Scaling Impactful Commercialisation2021 — 2025Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- XING TechnologiesChief Operating Officer2020 — 2021Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- CSIRODirector BD&C Health & Biosecurity2016 — 2020Greater Brisbane Area
- CSIROBusiness Development & Commercial Director - Digital2014 — 2016Greater Brisbane Area
- CSIROTheme Leader - Agile Manufacturing Technologies2013 — 2014Greater Brisbane Area
- The University of QueenslandAdjunct Professor; UQ Business School2017 — 2020St Lucia
- The University of QueenslandIndustry Fellow - New Product Managment2015 — 2017St Lucia
- CSIRO Digital Productivity and Services FlagshipBusiness Development Manager - Health Services2009 — 2013Brisbane - Sydney - Melbourne
- CSIRO Exploration & MiningBusiness Development Manager2007 — 2009
- University of QueenslandIndustry & Economic Development2006
- Future MaterialsState Manager2003 — 2006
- Bio-LayerHead of Applications2000 — 2003
- CSIRO Molecular and Health TechnologiesResearch Scientist1997 — 2000
- The University of StrathclydePost Doctoral Fellow1993 — 1995
Skills & more
Early-Stage StartupsAngel InvestingDue Diligence14Risk Management21Teamwork15Telecommunications9Robotics7Contract Management13Project Portfolio Management38Integration10Governance28Government Contracting6
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Managing Director, Brisbane Strategy Ventures at TiE Women Global Pitch Competition
Chandan Miskin
Director & CEO, AlphaLeo at TiE Women Global Pitch Competition
Dr. Namita Gupta
Cofounder, Restocq at TiE Women Global Pitch Competition
Gurpal Singh
Principal Director, Saundh, Singh & Smith Lawyers at TiE Women Global Pitch Competition
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Peter Kambouris?
- Dr. Peter Kambouris holds a Ph.D. in Astrochemistry/Organic Chemistry from the University of Queensland and brings over 20 years of experience in research commercialization and innovation strategy. He currently serves as Director of Investment and Technology Scouting at Element Zeta and holds non-executive positions including founder of First Market, with expertise spanning biotechnology, technology transfer, and research-to-market acceleration. His work includes involvement with CSIRO initiatives such as the Lean LaunchPad framework and the Australian Vaccine Pipeline, and he serves as an industry advisor at the University of Queensland and Griffith University.
- Where does Peter Kambouris work?
- Peter Kambouris is Director, Element Zeta at TiE Women Global Pitch Competition.
- Where did Peter Kambouris go to school?
- Peter Kambouris studied at The University of Queensland (Qualified Early-Stage Investor Course, Investments and Securities); Australian Institute of Company Directors (GAICD, Directors Responsibilities); The University of Queensland (MBA (Innovation), Innovation and Technology Management).
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Shared employers
Also worked at CSIRO51
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