The CEO Podcast with Ryan Conlan.
Jul 7, 2026 · 28 min · 10 segments
In this episode, Ryan Conlan shares insights on Brisbane's startup ecosystem, global AI developments, and investment trends for 2026, providing valuable guidance for entrepreneurs and investors…
Ryan ConlanHost
Some of its strongest industries include technology and AI, a rapidly expanding startup scene with increasing venture capital interest, professional services, finance, legal, consulting and accounting firms, construction and infrastructure, strong investment driven by population growth and preparations for the 2032 Summer Olympics.
health and biotechnology research institutes hospitals and medtech companies tourism and hospitality a major contributor to the local economy education large international student population supported by universities such as the university of queensland queensland university of technology and griffith university for startups brisbane offers accelerators and incubators such as river city labs and stone and chalk access to angel investors and queensland government and Innovation grants, lower operating costs than Sydney or Melbourne, while still providing access to talent and customers.
Since you previously mentioned building an AI startup, Brisbane can be a good place to establish an early-stage company, especially if you're looking to keep costs down while networking with founders and investors.
So don't mind if you're on Spotify or YouTube, the video version, me looking out there.
Brisbane's flagship startup hub, home to founders, accelerators, investor events, and AI meetups.
Great if you, I'm just repeating myself here again, if you want a polished environment and, or this is great, so that's why.
If you want a polished environment and networking with established businesses, that's where WeWork Brisbane comes in.
Christie Spaces, Queen Street, flexible offices in the CBD with a professional atmosphere, salt space, smaller community with freelancers and early stage founders.
Some of its strongest industries include technology and AI, a rapidly expanding startup scene with increasing venture capital interest, professional services, finance, legal, consulting and accounting firms, construction and infrastructure, strong investment driven by population growth and preparations for the 2032 Summer Olympics.
health and biotechnology research institutes hospitals and medtech companies tourism and hospitality a major contributor to the local economy education large international student population supported by universities such as the university of queensland queensland university of technology and griffith university for startups brisbane offers accelerators and incubators such as river city labs and stone and chalk access to angel investors and queensland government and Innovation grants, lower operating costs than Sydney or Melbourne, while still providing access to talent and customers.
Since you previously mentioned building an AI startup, Brisbane can be a good place to establish an early-stage company, especially if you're looking to keep costs down while networking with founders and investors.
So don't mind if you're on Spotify or YouTube, the video version, me looking out there.
Brisbane's flagship startup hub, home to founders, accelerators, investor events, and AI meetups.
Great if you, I'm just repeating myself here again, if you want a polished environment and, or this is great, so that's why.
If you want a polished environment and networking with established businesses, that's where WeWork Brisbane comes in.
Christie Spaces, Queen Street, flexible offices in the CBD with a professional atmosphere, salt space, smaller community with freelancers and early stage founders.
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