Testimonials

See how we've inspired and empowered our clients through some of their own experiences ...

(Stephen) has been instrumental in connecting the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem with the university and schools sector. For the past two years, he has been a force in delivering the STEAM Pop Up during the Spark Festival. This opened up a new world to the young people from across metropolitan Sydney in all things science, robotics, and coding. Stephen devises education program that are engaging, insightful and compelling. He facilitates meetings with ease and draws together the right mix of participants to deliver rich insights and ideas. He is able to cut through complexity and bring great focus to problem solving. We are all fortunate to have him involved in our journey to create our new economy.

Maria MacNamara

Sydney

Great sessions facilitated by Stephen with 20 Business owners, CEO's and senior executives exploring their biggest challenge to growth and how to design solutions to overcome these challenges. Great job with some significant breakthroughs!
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Vince Lendrum

Sydney

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"Stephen was introduced to AWS Institute by RMIT to facilitate the Executive Education Programme in Digital Transformation for Public Sector leaders. Stephen was the virtual glue of the three-week initiative, ensuring a linkage of the key themes and learning insights for each session. Going above and beyond, he provided additional learning measures to engage equip senior public servants and elected officials with the confidence and expertise they need to lead successful digital transformations."

Amit Rawat

Executive Education Lead, Australia and New Zealand AWS Institute

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Stephen is that rare combination of visionary who can come up with great ideas, and connector who follows through to put all the pieces in place to make that idea happen.

Maxine Sherrin

Program Director, Spark Festival

We worked alongside Stephen and The Scale Institute to launch a 14-week business innovation program. With Stephen's guidance, 20 regional entrepreneurs who are advocating for their communities in regional Australia by creating meaningful and lasting change, had significant personal and professional growth. The relationships established within the program still exist today, this is testament to Stephen and his team of experts.

Malaika Mfula

Program Manager, The Exchange

We needed a program designed for the ASEAN young entrepreneur delegation. We immediately contacted the Sydney School of Entrepreneurship. Stephen Rutter, curated and led an excellent one day program and was reliable, helpful and friendly throughout the process despite the time-sensitivity. Thank you Stephen for providing such a great, high-quality service to our international network.

Guy Boekenstein

Director, ASEAN Team, NSW Department of Industry

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The Scale Institute came together with our leadership team to help define our problem. Helping us to unpack and think differently, we were able to connect insights, ideas and solutions that finally made sense. We’ve seen a huge impact from this, reworking our process and improved customer communication has helped us increase our business performance

Nic Hinwood

Director, KEO Design

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Never afraid to get his ‘hands dirty’, Stephen is always willing to provide critical feedback, get involved and open doors when you run out of options. He leveraged his practical experience, strategic thinking and broad network to make meaningful contributions to our progress.

Hartley Pike

Co-founder, Construction Cloud

It was truly a pleasure to work along-side Stephen to set-up the core unit of study at Sydney School of Entrepreneurship. Stephen's guidance, contacts, and passion for entrepreneurship were instrumental for the development of the unit, as was his understanding of the complexities of administration and strategic direction in higher-education.

Martin Bliemel

Director, Diploma in Innovation, UTS

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Stephen’s extensive experience is evident with the knowledge and tools that he brought to the New Venture Institute's strategic review and start up planning work. He assisted us to scope and undertake relevant research as the precursor to enable us to drive our strategic positioning process.

Matthew Salier

Director, New Venture Institute Flinders University

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Stephen is an incredible individual; in my dealings with him I have always found him to be hard working, extremely knowledgeable and a man of the utmost integrity. He has the ability to deal with people in a very friendly, highly creative and humorous way focusing on business with a warm and assured manner. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Pete Coogan

Baker Coogan Productions

The Scale Institute was pivotal to the success of BLD ACDMY. From the early days of ideas and thought bubbles, Stephen Rutter helped to establish a clear vision and direction for the business. His challenges were always welcome, his creativity endless and his passion and enthusiasm for everything he touches is truly inspirational. Our business is so much better for working with The Scale Institute.

Stephanie Christopher

Managing Director, BLD Academy

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Thank you very much for your contribution to our workshop for entrepreneurs with disability. It was much appreciated and your offer in the email below to provide access for Neutopia is excellent. I look forward to working with you again in the future.

Simon Darcy

Professor of Social Inclusion, UTS

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The Charles Sturt University Innovation Hubs team have worked with The Scale Institute for 3 years delivering programs to emerging regional entrepreneurs, challenging them to break through all perceived barriers and assumptions they may have about their product or service. Stephen and his team are secret weapons in the startup world where innovation is key.

Siobhan Howard

Charles Sturt University Innovation Hubs