People And Networks
Principal: Nick Bruse is recognised in industry for his ability to work with organisations to quickly identify the opportunities for growth in existing or new lines of business.
His career has spanned a diverse range of industries including environmental technologies, mining, defence, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
As the General Manager of Clean Technology Australasia Pty Ltd, he co-coordinated the 2005 and 2006 Cleantech Forums and Cleantech Dealer Forums. He also established and coordinated the Sustainable Enterprise Network for small entrepreneurial businesses in Melbourne.
Working for Ericsson Australia he was an Investment manager assessing of early to mid stage start-up companies for investment, and developed an internal innovation seed fund.
At Pioneer Electronics Australia he developed and established the plasma product strategy and program and coordinated the program across numerous business divisions providing CRM integration, fulfilment, workforce training, marketing and promotion.
Nick has a Masters of Engineering and a Masters of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Nick is also the director of Strike Consulting an organisation that works with clients to identify and validate opportunities to grow their business successfully. Over the last 8 years he has worked in multiple areas of the commercialisation, venture and product development process
Networks: Strike Consulting has a diverse range of services and product providers which can be drawn on to address specific business challenges and opportunities.