About
Founder of the hub with a background in technology and innovation, recognized by the Australian Financial Review as one of Australia's 100 Women of Influence. She has held senior roles at fast-growing Australian firms including software company Opmantek and has built startup community programs supporting digital business growth.
Experience
- FirstWave ASX: FCTVP of Productscurrent2025 — presentGold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Queensland GovernmentInnovation Advisory Council Membercurrent2024 — present
- Griffith UniversityIndustry Fellowcurrent2023 — presentGold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- The Gold Coast Innovation HubBoard Chaircurrent2017 — presentGold Coast
- Scale InnovationsManaging Directorcurrent2017 — presentGold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Frethan TechnologyChief Technology Officer2022 — 2024
- IndyFormsBusiness Advisor2023 — 2024Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Tech with StyleCo-Founder2021 — 2023Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Startup ApprenticeCo-Founder2013 — 2023Gold Coast
- CoralusActivator2021 — 2023
- Split SpacesEntrepreneur In Residence2020 — 2021Mackay, Queensland, Australia
- OpmantekGeneral Manager (Community and Export Development)2014 — 2019Gold Coast
- UQ ilab - Startup Space and AcceleratorProgram Coordinator2014Brisbane, Australia
- Silicon LakesChief Operating Officer2013 — 2014Gold Coast
- akro groupSoftware Development Project Manager2013 — 2014Gold Coast
- Metal Manufactures Electrical MerchandisingBusiness Analyst2011 — 2013National
- Metal Manufactures Electrical MerchandisingIT/Business Consultant2009 — 2011
- Metal Manufactures Electrical MerchandisingERP Software trainer - Project Dotmar2009Queensland
- DuluxGroup (Australia) Pty LtdCustomer Service Team Leader2006 — 2009
- Immediate ImagesFounder2003 — 2006
Education
- Griffith UniversityComputing and Data Analytics, Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
- The University of QueenslandFinancial Literacy - Early Stage Investment, Investments and Securities2022
- Advisory Board CentreAdvisory Board Technical Foundations micro-credential2020
Skills & more
Open-AudIT1Executive Management1Product Operations2Product Innovation1Community Engagement1Ecosystem ManagementCollaborative LeadershipBusiness Advisory Services1Creativity and InnovationcommercialisationProgram DevelopmentDigital Strategy1
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Agile Project ManagementIT LeadershipBusiness ProcessERPSoftware DocumentationChange ManagementProject ManagementAnalysisBusiness AnalysisSoftware DevelopmentSoftware Project ManagementData Mapping- Accredited Mental Health First Aider — Mental Health First Aid International
- Certified Associate in Project Management — Project Management Institute
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Sharon Hunneybell work?
- Sharon Hunneybell is Founder at Gold Coast Innovation Hub.
Same school
Also attended Griffith University23
Harri PriceExecutive Assistant at Giant Ventures Global LlpAnna TyndalePortfolio Success Lead at AirTree VenturesJai SheridanClient Services Manager at AirTree VenturesSam BakerInvestor at Planet A VenturesReuben BramaInvestor at IDEO CoLab VenturesAlessa SängerInvestment Associate at Future Energy Ventures
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Also attended The University of Queensland114
Giuseppe IademarcoHead of Global Partnership at P101 VenturesJasmine BettesInvestor at Reinventure GroupEsther GilmoreGlobal Head of the Client Team at Generation Investment ManagementNilay ThakarPrincipal at ARCH Venture PartnersZenetta BurgerPartner at Giant Ventures Global LlpCherie ChouHead of Corporate Development at TNBAura
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