Weaving a story of people and place through genuine curiosity and an intention to help, is something that seems to come naturally to Desmond John. A crucial connector across Melbourne’s start-up ecosystem, Des is a tour guide extraordinaire in the literal, abstract, and mythical sense.

This is the first episode back for the podcast after a long hiatus. I am grateful to Des for taking the step to be my first guest in some time. It was wonderful to be chatting to someone with such warmth. And it felt so good to be back doing this thing I enjoy so much.

Positive change is what John Chambers is enabling through his life's many aspects: start-ups; helping corporates innovate in a way that suits them best; working with people to help them grow; seeking ways to grow awareness and connection with Aboriginal Australians.