Hedland Economic Forum 2025 – Speaker Feature
We are excited to welcome Dr Natasha Teakle , South West Angels, as a speaker at the Forum.
Tash is experienced in business strategy, commercialisation, innovation, and agtech, and is passionate about sustainable primary industries and new technology. In 2016, she co-founded AgriStart and Innovation Cluster, which she continues to lead. Both organisations focus on empowering innovative businesses to support regional and rural development, delivering multiple innovation and entrepreneurship programs and working with hundreds of startups across Australia.
Tash also holds several board, advisory, and volunteer roles, including with Busselton Jetty Inc, SW NRM, SIFT, and South West Angels. She has previously served as a facilitator in the Federal Government’s Accelerating Commercialisation program and on the judging panel for the WA Innovator of the Year awards.
The Port Hedland Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s Hedland Economic Forum is a one-day event featuring expert speakers, engaging talks, and interactive panel discussions. It explores key economic trends and local updates across the Pilbara region, while providing opportunities to network and share ideas.

