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Nexus Labs Is there a supportive culture of young and industries. The advent of the Internet
Jamieson people in Cairns? has exposed us to an entire world of

I think the government at a state level is
ideas and viewpoints that our parents
Baker Age doing a pretty good job encouraging and grandparents could have never
imagined and this free-flowing exchange
emerging entrepreneurs. Advance
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Queensland is really pushing hard to
of ideas and information is leading to
help foster new and innovative ideas in
the state - regions included. Troy and younger people taking more personal
responsibility for their own views and
Talent / Digital tech guru Damian at The Space are also kicking beliefs. It's up the leaders amongst us to
Passion / Challenging old mindsets, goals in this area, helping to build a stand up and help shape the future of
stereotypes and industriesustries. supportive culture for entrepreneurs in Cairns and I suspect that future will be
Cairns. surprisingly distinct from anything we
Tell us about your work and background. What are some of the unique attributes have seen before.
I'm a software engineer based here in and advantages you bring to the work
Cairns. I've been building things on the you do?
Internet for 15 years. I have a very process-driven and
I've worked both with an agency and as a analytical mindset, which filters through
freelance consultant, working on to everything I work on. I'm also a
national level products and campaigns. life-long learner, never satisfied with my
Two years ago, I launched Nexus Labs, a level of knowledge or understanding
small, technology-focused digital agency when it comes to my work. Combining
right here in Cairns and we have been these two core tenants allows me to
working on a number of products for make very informed decisions about the
high-profile clients in the town. direction of a project and work with a
Most recently I've co-founded Massblock, speed and clarity that others may lack.
a startup focused on solving key issues What do people under-40 have to
faced by investors in the digital currency contribute to the future of Cairns?
space. Digital currencies are booming People under 40 are the future of Cairns.
right now and it's exciting to be part of The conversation shouldn't be about
the fastest growing fin-tech sector what we can contribute, but more about
globally. our responsibility to contribute. We're
What inspires you in your work? part of a disruptive generation that's
Coffee and synthwave music. challenging old mindsets, stereotypes

Fang's Chilli Sauce
and FNQ Food Incubator
Age
Clinton 38

Fang Yuen

Talent / Bringing people together via the medium
of food
Passion / Helping people win!

What do under-40s have to offer Cairns?
Hope for a better future if they can work as a
collective community.

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