SynapseChronicles is my online home. Who am I?
My name is Grant Young, and I'm an urbanite living in Katoomba, Australia.
I work with the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence as part of the IDX team. Our objective is to inspire, connect and support the next generation of Indigenous digital makers.
I am also one of the founders (and former Chief Design Officer) of online accounting provider Saasu. Previously I also ran Zumio, a social innovation service development and consultancy business.
I am a singer-songwriter, primarily performing on guitar and bass. Most recently I fronted Sydney band Fuzu. Our Reverb Nation profile has some tracks from the EPs we produced. I'm currently exploring solo recording and performance projects.
In 2012 I completed my Masters in Sustainable Practice. My studies revolved around the themes of design thinking, local food, mobile services for behaviour change, shared value and small business.
And I'm a mad keen mountain biker—I love riding the trails up and around the Blue Mountains (and beyond) and have kinda become a bit obsessive about it of late.
Feel free to register with this site (so I know you're not a spambot) and let me know your thoughts about anything I post. Just keep it on topic and civil, and I'm sure we'll get along. Anyone starts name-calling or getting nasty and personal and my bouncers will have you out of here faster than you can spell "troll" 😉 Oh, and if you're leaving a comment about a business or organisation you are affiliated with, please disclose that affiliation in your comment.
But enough about me. I hope you get some value out of what I have to say and share.