Educator
I’m an
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Speaker
on the future of work
future is now
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WHAT SKILLS WILL MATTER IF TODAY’S JOBS DISAPPEAR?
65% of children entering primary school today will work in jobs that don’t exist yet.
The workforce is shifting faster than education systems can prepare us.
Nathaniel focuses on the entrepreneurial capabilities that give people an edge in uncertain times.
Nathaniel Diong is the founder & CEO of Future Minds Network, an award-winning social enterprise. He has been recognised on Forbes 30 Under 30, Commonwealth Young Person of the Year (Australia), and named a finalist for Young Australian of the Year.
Since 2018, Future Minds has equipped over 13,000 young people with the innovation skills to launch their own businesses and step into new economy jobs. Alumni have 3D-printed life-saving equipment during COVID, built software to strengthen communities, and founded charities supporting more than 10,000 elderly residents. Their work has been featured by SBS World News, China Daily, the Australian, and even acknowledged by the Royal Palace.
About Nathaniel
RECOGNITION & AWARDS
2025 Princess Diana Award
2025 Emerging Alumni of the Year Award
2024 Global Citizen APAC Youth Leader Award
2023 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year (Australia)
2022 Forbes 30 Under 30 (Social Impact)
2021 Young Australian of the Year (finalist)
2021 Young Citizen of the Year
2021 Pride of Australia Medal