Dynamically fueling innovation and transformation across communities, businesses, and education, Adam is someone who loves to unlock momentum and is clearly never bored. One week he’s igniting the entrepreneurial spark in aspiring business owners, the next he is working with young people to meaningfully be included in creating the change they way to see, and then he’s challenging small businesses to break barriers and drive for impact.
Adam Mostogl thrives on fostering creative solutions that drive personal growth, business triumphs, and societal change. As the CEO & Chief Entrepreneur of The van Diemen Project, he relentlessly pursues innovation and practical support, infusing each day with a push for progress. Whether he’s strategising with individuals or collaborating with organisations, Adam’s expertise and passion converge to sculpt a brighter future.
His dedication stems from his work with illuminate Education Australia, where he serves as the Founder and Inspirer, guiding programs that have empowered over 22,500 students from 280 schools nationwide. These initiatives tackle society’s greatest challenges by empowering students to be confident, creative, and capable in a way that young people can have their voices heard in their local community. As the facilitator and mentor behind The Shift Lab | Tasmania’s First Social Impact Incubator, Adam also channels his expertise to nurture the birth of impactful social enterprises in his home state of Tasmania.
Adam’s work has garnered international recognition, from being handpicked by the US State Department for a study tour on innovation ecosystems to his roles within the UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab, shaping solutions for the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals across the globe. He’s a catalyst for change, leaving his mark on prestigious platforms like the United Nations and the World Economic Forum.
Acknowledged in 2023 as both one of Australia’s Top 40 Under 40 Entrepreneurs and Executives as well as on The Educator’s Hot List (for Australia’s Most Innovative Educators) as well as past finalist for Young Australian of the Year, Adam’s impact reverberates far and wide. His journey is a testament to unwavering dedication and a boundless passion for progress. Amidst his global endeavors, Adam remains rooted in his Tasmanian home, alongside his wife Jessi and their three sons, Timothy, Zachariah, and Joel. Here, in the heart of his community, Adam continues to weave a legacy of positive change.