Leslie Delaforce
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Leslie Delaforce
Head of Indigenous Entrepreneurship / Generation One
A proud Gumbaynggirr man, Leslie Delaforce was the co-founder and co-owner of Covocate. He was also the managing director of DreamSpark, an organisation aiming inspire young indigenous Australians to pursue and create their own employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Mr Delaforce has held board positions with not-for-profit organisations including HelpingMinds and StartupWA. He had also held a variety of senior roles across government, including as principal policy advisor within the WA Museum.
Mr Delaforce became the head of entrepreneurship and indigenous business at Minderoo Foundation's Generation One initiative in August 2020. His role is to facilitate investment and identify research & education opportunities to grow and strengthen the Indigenous business sector.
Mr Delaforce has held board positions with not-for-profit organisations including HelpingMinds and StartupWA. He had also held a variety of senior roles across government, including as principal policy advisor within the WA Museum.
Mr Delaforce became the head of entrepreneurship and indigenous business at Minderoo Foundation's Generation One initiative in August 2020. His role is to facilitate investment and identify research & education opportunities to grow and strengthen the Indigenous business sector.
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40under40 Award Winner 2020
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| NEW ROLE: Deputy Chair, First Nations X | 22 Jul 2024 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Blak Angels join forces | 26 Jun 2023 |
| NEW ROLE: Head of Indigenous Entrepreneurship, Generation One | 30 Nov 2022 |
| NEWS: Tagged in Orthotics entrepreneur awarded top honour at 40u40 | 16 Sep 2020 |
| NEW ROLE: Founder, Managing Director, DreamSpark | 03 Sep 2020 |
