Empowering tomorrow's business leaders through new partnership with Elbaite.

Australian-owned non-custodial Crypto Exchange, Elbaite, has partnered with our College of Business and Law’s Executive MBA program, providing students with industry projects and guest lectures centered on digital reputation and AI.

Elbaite first started working with the College’s Blockchain Innovation Hub in 2021 while still a startup and as they began to scale and grow, they saw an opportunity to positively influence students and to give back.

“Our collaboration with RMIT University directly reflects our mission to accelerate the adoption of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology through our unique products, services, and education,” said Morty Tollo, Elbaite CEO and founder.

“We were particularly motivated to provide the EMBA project because it addresses relevant issues across various industries.

“We believe that the project's focus on AI will equip students with valuable knowledge and experience, as it is a tool that is widely used in industry but yet to be fully integrated into academic curriculum,” Morty continued.

With professionals from a range of backgrounds including accounting, robotics engineering, acting, military service, and athletics, Elbaite as an industry partner brings a diverse range of expertise to support and guide students, something Morty says is unique to the organisation.

“We have a unique blend of technical knowledge and soft skills and we're excited to share our real-world insights into the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry and provide mentorship and resources to ensure students gain a comprehensive understanding of the field,” he said.

Current EMBA student Amy Willows said she has been enjoying the challenges set by Elbaite this semester as it’s encouraged her to think more broadly about the applications of blockchain technology and AI and how it’s changing the face of business.

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Amy has enjoyed working with Elbaite as part of the Work Integrated Learning component of the Executive MBA course.

“Being able to apply the concepts from my coursework has made it more tangible and understandable,” she said.

“AI tools, especially generative AI like ChatGPT or Bard, are the way of the future and when they're used well, they can really augment or optimise your work, so it's great to be involved with a company who are actively looking at how they can use AI.”

But as with all partnerships it is not just about the valuable opportunities they provide our students, as Morty says there is a lot in it for the organisations providing these projects too.

“We highly value the fresh perspectives of students”.

“The purest form of innovation emerges from ideas and perspectives that are unfiltered, free from the constraints of years spent in existing industry processes, and untainted by 'the way things currently work”.

“It is these unique perspectives that often lead to the most ground-breaking solutions. We believe their unique insights will enrich the project and potentially spark new approaches to real-world business challenges,” Morty concluded.

Learn more about RMIT Executive Master of Business Administration program.

09 October 2023

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