117. Increasing Access To Highly Skilled Global Talent With Nicholas Chilton
From Startup West by Startup West
October 29, 2025 · 38 min
About this episode
Nicholas Chilton discusses his transition from federal politics to the startup world and the importance of government relations for attracting global talent.
In this episode of Startup West, Nicholas Chilton from Venture Affairs shares his journey from federal politics to the startup world. He discusses the importance of government relations for startups, the challenges of navigating immigration policies, and the need for advocacy to attract high-skilled global talent. He provides insights into the future of the startup ecosystem in Australia and the importance of engaging with government to unlock opportunities.
People in this episode
Guest: Nicholas Chilton
Topics covered
- global talent
- government relations
- immigration policies
- startup ecosystem
- advocacy
Keywords
- startup
- Australia
- Venture Affairs
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Places: Australia
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