Our Speakers
Benson Saulo
Director
Buledya Services
Benson Saulo is a descendant of the Wemba Wemba and Gunditjmara Aboriginal nations of Western Victoria, and New Ireland Province in Papua New Guinea. Benson has a background in banking, economic development and social impact.
Benson was the first Indigenous person to be appointed an Australian Consul-General and Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, and delivered the Australian Governments diplomacy, economic and trade agenda in the United States.
Most recently Benson was the Co-Managing Partner at First Australians Capital, a national Indigenous-led investment fund and business advisory organisation.
Benson’s impactful work has been recognised as 2012 National NAIDOC Youth of the Year, a finalist for Young Australian of the Year (VIC), and the Human Rights Medal for Youth by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
Sessions
Unlocking economic independence and growth for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by investing in Indigenous businesses
Identifying the importance of First Nations intermediaries to facilitate capital to projects and businesses
Outlining what First Nations entrepreneurs can do to increase their chances of being funded
What can mainstream corporations do to facilitate economic opportunities for Indigenous businesses?
Benson Saulo, Director, Buledya Services