#3.10 The Unusual Journey That Led to the Founding of Fractel

We Are Explorers Podcast

From studying spatial science at uni to being diagnosed with a degenerative eye condition that changed how he lives, Matt’s story is a tale of dealing with challenges as they come and turning passion and community into a career. Join We Are Explorers Podcast host, Tim Ashelford, as he chats with Matt about his personal journey and how it led him to founding Fractel.

They chat about the importance of community in building a brand, the challenges of creating sustainable products, and the difference between being tokenistic verses actually holding yourself accountable.

In This Episode We Cover

• Importance of sport in Matt’s life
• Matt’s early career
• Degenerative eye condition diagnoses
• Dealing with changes/challenges in life
• Getting back into running
• Starting Fractel
• Community and sustainability
• Working with and showcasing First Nations artists
• Upcoming work from Fractel