Justin Wastnage

Video tech pioneer, founder-in residence, aviation researcher

About Justin

With over 30 years of expertise in aviation and a pioneering role in video technology, Justin is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation. As an adjunct industry expert in aviation at Griffith University’s Institute of Tourism and the driving force behind the video submission platform Vloggi Justin offers insights that bridge technology and industry.Use one of the contact methods below to book a meeting, discuss your project or book Justin on your show.

Policy Researcher

Justin Wastnage is an Adjunct Industry Fellow at Griffith University's Institute for Tourism and a former Non-resident Research Fellow at the University of Sydney's United States Studies Centre.As the principal of Message Shapers, a public affairs agency specialising in tourism and aviation, Justin brings a unique blend of academic rigour and practical industry experience to his work. He is known for solving complex problems and offering fresh perspectives, drawing on his entrepreneurial skillset to drive innovation.Justin's expertise is further enriched by his experience as an aviation journalist, a role in which he spent a year based in Brussels, covering aeropolitics. His work bridges the gap between research and real-world application, making significant contributions to the aviation and tourism sectors. For those interested in exploring his published research, you can access some of his papers below.

Entrepreneur

As the founder and product lead of video submission management platform Vloggi, Justin successfully commercialised the platform, taking it from concept to the scale-up phase.

Finalist of the 2019 StartCon Pitch for $1 Million Vloggi secured one of three top spots in Australia's largest pitch contest, the Asian final of which was then cancelled due to COVID in 2020.
Successfully Commercialised with Over $1 Million in Seed Funding Vloggi transitioned from a bold concept to a revenue-generating platform, attracting significant early-stage investment.
Executed a Robust Go-to-Market Strategy Led Vloggi’s launch into the market, driving adoption across industries and building a strong customer base with a scalable business model.
Brokered Venture Capital Investment in 2024 Secured critical VC investment, further accelerating Vloggi’s growth and market penetration in the video analytics space.

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Media appearances

English Frequent guest commentator on innovation, aviation and cultural issues on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 9 News and the BBC.French Occasional media appearances on Australian society and innovation on Radio-Canada, Canal+ and Télé Maroc.