Michele Ong is a creative technologist with over 20 years of experience driving innovation across diverse industries. She began her career in the early 2000s during the telecom boom, contributing to the transformation from dial-up to broadband internet. Since then,...
…Michele has played a pivotal role in high-impact projects, including Rupert Murdoch’s groundbreaking iPad magazine The Daily—the first app to debut with a Super Bowl commercial. She also helped shape the digital presence of major FOX TV shows like 24 and Cosmos with Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Based in Perth, Western Australia, Michele embraced the global telecommute lifestyle long before remote work became the norm. Her expertise spans web development, video-on-demand platforms, and emerging technologies, making her a valuable partner for both domestic and international clients.
A true multi-hyphenate, Michele is a mother, business owner, entrepreneur, and creative. She is the founder of Podbite, an innovative SaaS platform designed to help speakers and creative professionals repurpose podcast content to amplify their insights and skills.
Michele is also the host and producer of the STEAM Powered podcast, where she highlights the stories of women in science, technology, engineering, the arts, mathematics, and medicine (STEAMM). Additionally, she co-hosts NepoPod with Amelia Travers (@amaltr42), a show that spotlights passionate creators and thinkers while fostering a collaborative, connected community of makers and doers.
Her mission is rooted in the belief that innovation thrives in the liminal spaces where culture, experience, and diverse disciplines intersect. A strong advocate for women in STEAM and inclusive innovation, Michele champions the integration of the arts into STEM to create sustainable, human-centered industries and careers.
Whether consulting on tech strategy or building tools that empower creators, Michele Ong is shaping a future where creativity, technology, and diversity intersect for meaningful impact.
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