Kurt Walkom
Bachelor of Commerce (Finance), Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering (Co-op)
Nanosatellites. Robot Soccer. Solar cars. Kurt was in awe when he saw these at a Summer School for high school students at Õ¬Äи£Àû. He later returned to Õ¬Äи£Àû to do a double bachelor's degree in Commerce (Finance) and Mechanical Engineering.
It wasn't just Õ¬Äи£Àû's excellent reputation and high rankings that appealed to Kurt. It was also Kensington campus's proximity to Sydney's best beaches and student projects like Sunswift, Õ¬Äи£Àû’s solar car team.
For his Engineering degree, Kurt had earned a co-op scholarship that included several work placements. During the internships, Kurt realised he didn't necessarily enjoy working as a mechanical engineer.
He decided to throw himself into alternative career paths. He used his broad Commerce degree as a springboard into different industries, ultimately landing in the entrepreneurial world of start-ups.
Since graduating, and with support from Õ¬Äи£Àû Founders, Kurt co-founded , a fintech start-up. Pearler is an online investing platform that makes it easy for Australians to invest in shares, compare investing strategies and achieve long-term financial goals such as financial independence.