7 Questions With… Patrick

Meet Patrick — our AI Ventures Incubator Community Success Manager! Based in Brisbane and a Griffith University alumnus, Patrick is passionate about making a change to the world. His motivation towards achieving great things in life stems from his peers and his loved ones, which has been shown through his contributions to our incubator program.

Patrick is a soccer player of 15 years, a PC gaming enthusiast, and a COVID-19 cocktail bartender. You’d be surprised at his collection of spirits that he’s built over the past year! Today, we had a chat with Patrick about life and all the little things in between. Thanks for your time Patrick, it was a pleasure!

1. What’s your hidden talent?
   I can beatbox. Not on a professional level, but definitely not at an amateur level either. I practice when I’m bored, in the shower, or while driving sometimes too.
2. What technology do you think is out of this world?
   AI and machine learning. The fact we can teach programs to teach themselves is incredible!
3. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever been given?
   Don’t give a crap about what other people say, you’re number one at the end of the day!
4. What is one piece of advice you would give to your 10-year-old self?
   Cherish your lack of responsibility. Your childhood will be over before you know it!
5. What’s your favourite quote?
   “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” -Robert Louis Stevenson.
6. Wackiest business idea you’ve ever had?
   A holder for your book when reading in the bath so it doesn’t get wet. Totally impractical and probably been done before but it’s still an idea.
7. Do you have any unpopular opinions about anything?
   Pineapple does belong on Pizza.