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Helen Zhang & Jeremy Dicker: How to Win Friends and Influence Geopolitics - Australia’s Play in the New World Order

Visions Stage
The world is feeling chaotic, but amidst the chaos, there is opportunity. With democracies scrambling for energy security, defence industries booming, and trust in information crumbling, Australia has some serious decisions to make. Will we step up as a global player, or sit on the sidelines and hope for the best? Helen Zhang and Jeremy Dicker from International Intrigue take us on a fast-paced, no-nonsense tour of the shifting global landscape, breaking down what it all means for Australian startups. If you've ever wanted a crash course in geopolitics minus the jargon and doomscrolling, this is it.

Session Speakers

Jeremy Dicker

A former Australian diplomat, Jeremy served in Mexico, Peru, and the U.S. before leading Intrigue Media. Fluent in Spanish, he’s a UN alum and a recipient of Peru’s presidential medal.

Helen Zhang

Based in Washington DC, Helen co-founded Intrigue Media. She has worked in venture, diplomacy, tech policy, and law—and was once a B-grade dog influencer.

Maddy Guest

Maddy is part of Blackbird’s Investment team, backing ambitious Aussie and Kiwi founders. Originally from Melbourne, she also hosts So Invested, a podcast helping women boost financial literacy and start investing.

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