Amanda Johnstone is a prominent figure in Australia's AI technology and communication sectors, recognized globally for her contributions. She has been acknowledged as a Next Generation Leader by TIME and honoured as Startup Executive of the Year by The CEO Magazine, highlighting her significant impact in social impact technology.
In 2023, LinkedIn named Amanda as a Top Voice in Artificial Intelligence, a distinction awarded to only 1500 individuals globally out of nearly 1 billion users. Her expertise spans emerging technology and modern leadership, sought after by prestigious organizations such as Commonwealth Bank, YPO, Google Cloud, and Stanford University, among many others. Amanda also commands a substantial following on her social audio channel, engaging 300,000 subscribers and reaching millions with content on emerging technologies.
With over two decades as an award-winning entrepreneur, Amanda co-founded the pioneering retail chain Sebachi in Tasmania at just 17 years old. Under the mentorship of Cotton On founder Nigel Austin, Sebachi evolved into one of Australia's first e-commerce stores in the early 2000s.
Driven by a passion for social issues, Amanda began her career as Australia's first Youth Development Officer at 18, and later took on philanthropic roles focused on suicide prevention management, policy, and strategy in Tasmania. Personal experiences with suicide inspired Amanda to create the proprietary mental health app 'Be A Looper' and Emotion AI technologies, demonstrating her commitment to making a positive impact through innovation and technology.
