Nathaniel Diong

Nathaniel Diong is the founder and CEO of Future Minds Network, an award-winning social enterprise. He has been recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30, named Commonwealth Young Person of the Year (Australia), and a finalist for Young Australian of the Year.

Since 2018, Future Minds has equipped over 13,000 young people with innovation skills to launch businesses and step into new economy jobs. Alumni have 3D-printed life-saving equipment during COVID-19, built community-focused software, and founded charities supporting more than 10,000 elderly residents. Their work has been featured by SBS World News, China Daily, The Australian, and the World Economic Forum in Davos, and has even been acknowledged by the Royal Palace.