Engineering student takes on wilderness challenge

Bachelor of Engineering student Conor Gould has stepped off a plane in New Zealand and into an adventure in innovation.
The Griffith student is among a group of leaders taking part in Venturer Mission this week where bright sparks active in Queensland’s innovation ecosystem face the physical and mental challenges of the wilderness.
Apart from the destination and a list of equipment to pack, it’s very much a leap of faith for the group which will have no connection to technology and the daily routines of life from March 19-26.
“Through the experience, the group develops resilience, teamwork skills, and invaluable people-to-people relationships that strengthen Queensland’s community of innovation,” Conor said.
The Venturer Program is run by the Queensland Office of the Chief Entrepreneur and its aim is to get people active in Queensland’s innovation ecosystem.
“Drawing parallels with entrepreneurship, you never know what’s coming, so you have to be adaptable,” Conor says.
“You learn a

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