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The #UniMelb alumni-founded fintech unicorn Airwallex has extended its partnership with the University. The extension aims to accelerate cultivation of the next generation of technology and entrepreneurship talent. “This is the leadership we hope for from our alumni. It is marvellous that one of the University’s greatest entrepreneurship success stories is fully committed to paying it forward to the next generation, not just with their capital, but with their time, expertise and enthusiasm,” said FEIT Dean Professor Thas Ampalavanapillai Nirmalathas, FTSE FIEAust F.Optica GAICD. Airwallex Co-Founder and President and UniMelb alumna, Ms Lucy Yueting Liu said the two-year $2m extension of the partnership builds on the first phase, with the partners continuing to learn and refine their approach. “This new phase will double-down on areas of impact, such as the hardship opportunity fund, which was mission-critical for enabling some students to continue their degree programs, despite economic challenges,” Ms Liu said. 🔗 Tap to read more → https://unimelb.me/4v17QfD Laradell Tria Dinuka Piyadigama #AmandaChao