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Entrepreneurship in the Northern Territory often looks a little different — shaped by distance, diversity, resilience, and bold imagination. In this session, you'll hear from five remarkable founders who are doing things their way, on their land, and with deep local impact.
Each of them brings a unique lens to business in the Top End: from innovation in food waste and flying drones in extreme climates, to building tech startups, shaping housing for remote communities, and making multiculturalism matter — this is entrepreneurship that matters. Expect honest insights, a few laughs, and real stories of grit, growth, and what’s possible in the North.
Your MC – Amy Hetherington
Your MC – Amy Hetherington
Darwin-based business owner, comedian and community advocate Amy Hetherington will be guiding our business session with energy and warmth. Grounded in the Territory and deeply involved in local initiatives,
Anna Goat — Business Director, Rise Project Consulting
Anna Goat — Business Director, Rise Project Consulting
A leading voice in innovation for remote regions, Anna Goat is the force behind Rise Project Consulting — a Darwin-based, award-winning business that creates custom drone solutions for the tough conditions of Northern Australia.
Known for her thought leadership, Anna’s passionate about spotlighting the stories, people, and capabilities of the Top End. Her work champions not just technology, but Territory identity — and she believes the business world has a lot to learn from the Tropics.
Warren “Wazza” Fryer — Founder, TASKT & Warle Pty Ltd
Warren “Wazza” Fryer — Founder, TASKT & Warle Pty Ltd
Wazza brings battlefield-level pragmatism to everything he builds — whether it's a megamall in Cambodia, housing in remote Australia, or social impact ventures in Indigenous communities. A former army veteran and Red Cross delegate, Wazza has now channelled his skills into TASKT (a national construction consulting firm) and Warle Pty Ltd, which focuses on modular housing and Indigenous employment. He’s as comfortable talking budgets as he is barefoot in the bush — and he’ll remind you that resilience and relevance go hand-in-hand.
Jasmin Flori-Hess — Founder & CEO, Raindrop
Jasmin Flori-Hess — Founder & CEO, Raindrop
Jasmin is a bold new voice in Darwin’s growing tech scene. After 20 years in financial services and MedTech, she founded Raindrop — an InsurTech startup built around clarity, community, and enabling better decisions.
As a first-time founder, Jasmin brings a relatable lens to navigating uncertainty, building something from scratch, and staying deeply committed to customer experience. She’s passionate about placing Darwin on the national innovation map — and she’s not waiting for permission to make that happen.
William “Billy” Feeney — Founder, EcoMob
William “Billy” Feeney — Founder, EcoMob
Billy Feeney is transforming how Darwin thinks about food waste — and who gets to be part of the solution. As founder of EcoMob, he’s built the NT’s first commercial food organics recovery facility, turning Defence base leftovers into high-quality compost.
His vision? Circular economy meets community empowerment — creating real jobs for Indigenous locals, women, and people doing it tough. He’s proof that innovation can be both environmentally smart and socially powerful.
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