FREE FOR SUBSCRIBERS
Event based in Brisbane.
Join us as Kylie chats with Mark Sowerby and explores his compelling story about entrepreneurialism and resilience.
As founder of Blue Sky Alternative Investments, Mark is a leader who has experienced both extraordinary success and very public adversity. Under his leadership, Blue Sky grew from a bold startup into a significant alternative asset manager, challenging traditional investment models and helping shape Australia’s venture capital and private equity landscape. Appointed as Queensland’s inaugural Chief Entrepreneur, Mark became a passionate advocate for innovation, entrepreneurship and building a stronger startup ecosystem across the state.
But his story is also one of resilience. Following intense scrutiny from sections of the media and attacks from short sellers, Blue Sky suffered a dramatic collapse that deeply impacted both the business and Mark personally. Ultimately, that chapter became part of a much broader story about endurance, perspective and rebuilding. Through open ocean swimming, Mark found a new path forward — ultimately conquering the Oceans Seven, one of the world’s most demanding endurance swimming challenges. His remarkable personal journey is captured in the documentary Don’t Be Prey, a powerful film that explores the themes of pressure and perseverance.
Mark will share his deeply personal lessons about reclaiming purpose and discovering strength far beyond the corporate arena.
AUD99.00
