BRISBANE, QLD — Digital freight forwarding pioneer Explorate has officially been named the winner of the highly competitive Digital Disruptor category at the 2022 Brisbane Young Entrepreneur Awards.
Co-founders and Co-CEOs Alex Ewart and Conor Hagan accepted the prestigious honor at the annual Gala Dinner hosted by Business News Australia at the W Brisbane. The award recognises business leaders who are fundamentally transforming traditional industries through cutting-edge digital innovation and strong corporate leadership.
The accolade highlights a year of hyper-growth for the Brisbane-headquartered logistics technology company. Backed by a successful capital raise earlier this year, Explorate has rapidly scaled its footprint—launching new domestic offices in Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide while tracking to triple its corporate revenue this financial year.
"Our platform is built to take the chaos out of supply chains by giving shippers unparalleled visibility, instant quoting, and complete control over their cargo," said Conor Hagan, Co-CEO of Explorate. "This award validates the incredible hard work our team has put into reshaping an old-school industry."
With strong domestic momentum secured, the founders are already looking toward global markets, revealing plans to establish an international presence by next year.
"New Zealand and Singapore will be our first two overseas markets before we push further into the wider Asia-Pacific region," Hagan added. "The Asian markets are incredibly appealing right now as we see a major shift and realignment of global trade goods moving into areas outside of China."
Explorate’s victory places them at the forefront of a formidable class of local innovators. According to data from Business News Australia, this year's Brisbane finalists collectively generated over $570 million in revenue in FY22 and created thousands of jobs, highlighting the massive economic impact of the city's tech and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
About Explorate
Explorate is a digital freight forwarder that makes global logistics management remarkably straightforward. Combining a cutting-edge platform—featuring instant bookings, real-time track and trace, and smart workflow dashboards—with a concierge-style team of logistics experts, Explorate provides modern shippers with the agility and supply chain control required in today’s volatile market.
Bringing 10+ years of experience across international marketing, business administration, and strategic brand management, Explorate's media lead has directed corporate communications within competitive industrial and tech sectors to expertly navigate reputation across the digital supply chain landscape.
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