Naomi Simson
Considered one of Australia's tech success stories, Naomi Simson founded RedBalloon in 2001. From just an idea and persistence redballoon.com.au has now sold more than two and a half million experiences.
Naomi has many labels: entrepreneur, speaker, director, chair, mother, author, blogger, innovator and now TV personality with her upcoming appearance on Channel 10's Shark Tank Australia. Before founding RedBalloon with business partner Pete, Naomi worked with big brands including IBM, Apple, KPMG and Ansett Airlines - all of which influenced who she is today and her views on workplaces.
Committed to making the world a better place, Naomi shares happiness tips, business lessons and advice to those on their own career journey (entrepreneurial or not). She shares insights at naomisimson.com - in Australia's top 15 Best Business Blogs - and is a LinkedIn Influencer, dispensing knowledge to her 800,000 followers. Naomi is a much sought after speaker and her book "Live What You Love" is available for preorder here.
She has received a number of high profile awards including the 2008 National Testra Business Women's Award for Innovation and the 2011 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Industry).
Naomi is often called upon by the media to comment on topics including employee engagement, leadership, management, women in business and entrepreneurship. As a result she has been extensively interviewed on national TV and radio, and in national newspapers, magazines and online media platforms.
Considered one of Australia's tech success stories, Naomi Simson founded RedBalloon in 2001. From just an idea and persistence redballoon.com.au has now sold more than two and a half million experiences.
Naomi has many labels: entrepreneur, speaker, director, chair, mother, author, blogger, innovator and now TV personality with her upcoming appearance on Channel 10's Shark Tank Australia. Before founding RedBalloon with business partner Pete, Naomi worked with big brands including IBM, Apple, KPMG and Ansett Airlines - all of which influenced who she is today and her views on workplaces.
Committed to making the world a better place, Naomi shares happiness tips, business lessons and advice to those on their own career journey (entrepreneurial or not). She shares insights at naomisimson.com - in Australia's top 15 Best Business Blogs - and is a LinkedIn Influencer, dispensing knowledge to her 800,000 followers. Naomi is a much sought after speaker and her book "Live What You Love" is available for preorder here.
She has received a number of high profile awards including the 2008 National Testra Business Women's Award for Innovation and the 2011 Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year (Industry).
Naomi is often called upon by the media to comment on topics including employee engagement, leadership, management, women in business and entrepreneurship. As a result she has been extensively interviewed on national TV and radio, and in national newspapers, magazines and online media platforms.
