Blue Poppy Ventures

Are you ready to build a future that’s sustainable, inclusive, and globally respected?

If you believe that Bhutan’s values of harmony, purpose, and sustainability can lead the way for economic, environmental, and cultural innovation—then you’re in exactly the right place.

Right now, communities in Bhutan and developing nations are facing:

  • Limited access to global markets and investment partners

  • Underutilised talent and workforce potential

  • A need for green, innovative infrastructure and industries

  • Missed opportunities to align traditional values with modern entrepreneurship

  • A lack of coordinated pathways to deliver real social and economic change

But what if there was a way to:

  • Attract aligned global investors and visionary partners

  • Build skills, startups, and scalable social enterprises from within communities

  • Lead climate-positive and inclusive development that centres on wellbeing

  • Create sustainable jobs, empower women and young people, and retain talent

  • Put Bhutan and the Gelephu Mindfulness City on the world stage as a model of next-gen development?

We believe the answer lies in blending purpose-led projects with global capability, delivered with integrity and authenticity.

Not just talking. Not waiting. Doing.

Blue Poppy Ventures is the bridge between bold Bhutanese ambition and sustainable international execution. Current projects include:

  • Circular Solar Futures – repurposing solar panels for energy access and skills development across Bhutan and the region

  • Women-Led Enterprises for Wellbeing – building micro and social businesses that uplift women, youth, and marginalised communities

  • Digital Pathways for Global Influence – online programs and ecosystem partnerships helping Bhutanese founders, educators, and professionals access global opportunities

  • Creative Futures in GMC – exploring innovation, entrepreneurship, and cultural industries that align with the Gelephu Mindfulness City vision

  • Australia Awards Innovation Fellowships – bringing Bhutan’s changemakers to Australia for strategic capability building in renewable energy, TVET, and inclusive growth

  • Green Industry and Sustainable Enterprise Planning – aligning with Bhutan’s GNH principles and GMC goals to launch scalable projects that deliver both profit and purpose

Let’s bring Bhutan’s vision to life—with action, integrity, and impact.
Blue Poppy Ventures. Bold Projects. Lasting Legacy.

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About

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Strategic Workforce Planning & Transformation Leader | Workforce BluePrint MD | Founder, Switch Start Scale | VET & TVET Innovator | Board Member | Investor in Future Initiatives | Facilitator, Sea to Valley Startups | Coach & Mentor | Speaker and MC

Introduction

Wendy Perry is the Managing Director of Workforce BluePrint since 2002, Facilitator for Sea to Valley Startups, and for 4.5 years (from 2019-2023 with 15 000+ clients) the Entrepreneur Facilitator for Adelaide – West, Switch Start Scale.  An entrepreneur & educator, explorer & innovator, mentor & speaker on Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Strategic Workforce Planning & Development, Vocational Education & Training (VET) & TVET, International Capability & Capacity Development.  Mentoring & facilitation are strengths with Wendy working alongside entrepreneurs, founders, governments, individuals, industry sectors, organisations, economic and regional development agencies, startups, scaleups, students & unicorn companies.

A reputation as a leading authority on Strategic Workforce Planning & Development & Vocational Education & Training (VET/TVET) is well earned with extensive experience working in Agriculture, Banking & Finance, Building & Construction, Civil Construction, Community Services, Contact Centres, Defence, Disability, Education, Employment Services, Energy, Events, Food & Wine, Government (all levels), Health, Higher Education, ICT, Manufacturing, Mining & Resources, Sport & Recreation, Small Business, Telecommunications, Tourism, Vocational Education & Training (VET), & Water sectors.

Clients include business and industry leaders, entrepreneurs and social enterprises, female founders and diverse innovators, government agencies and not for profits, people who are unemployed and those with disabilities, mature aged people who are self-employed or are looking to startup a venture, and scaleups with a local, national and international aspiration.  This mentorship has taken Wendy all around Australia and the world where she has hosted many international delegations and programs with connections across Africa, Armenia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, Cameroon, Chile, China, Ecuador, Fiji, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Iran, Kenya, Korea, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mongolia, Myanmar, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sri Lanka, Seychelles, Spain, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, USA, Vietnam, and Zambia.

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Ready for Investment That’s Backed by Experience, Vision, and Global Connections?

Wendy and Scott Perry are not just investors—they’re ecosystem builders, strategic advisors, and connectors who are passionate about purpose-led ventures that deliver real-world impact.

With extensive experience across Australia and internationally, particularly in workforce development, sustainability, innovation, and education, they understand what it takes to move a great idea into scalable execution. Whether it’s a startup, social enterprise, or growing business, they’re open to supporting a wide range of opportunities—especially those that are already generating revenue or are just about to.

As investors through Blue Poppy Ventures, Wendy and Scott can:

  • Open doors to global partners, government programs, and funding bodies

  • Offer strategic guidance and hands-on mentoring

  • Introduce you to aligned investors, stakeholders, and collaborators

  • Help you scale through connections in Bhutan, Australia, and the Asia-Pacific region

  • Support your purpose with practical know-how and long-term vision

They’re particularly interested in ventures aligned with:

  • Circular economy and sustainability

  • Social impact and inclusive entrepreneurship

  • Green energy and smart infrastructure

  • Education, edtech, and future skills

  • Cultural and wellness-based tourism

  • Digital and creative industries

  • Localised impact with global potential

How to Pitch to Blue Poppy Ventures

If you think your business or startup could be a great fit for Blue Poppy Ventures and you’re ready to grow, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send a short pitch including:

  • A brief overview of your business/startup

  • The products, services, or experiences you offer (with a couple of photos if possible)

  • Your LinkedIn profile and website

  • Why you believe you align with Blue Poppy Ventures’ vision and values

👉 Send your introduction to wendy@wendyperry.com.au and let’s explore how we can make meaningful things happen—together.

Contact

Email: wendy@wendyperry.com.au

Mobile: +61 416 150 491

Phone: +61 8 8387 9800

Postal Address: PO Box 838, Happy Valley, South Australia 5159

Web: www.bluepoppyventures.com.au

Skype ID: wendy.perry

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BluePoppyVentures

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy_a_perry/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyperry

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