Kevin Xiao is an Australian educator and entrepreneur who is the Founder of the Breakthrough Group. Over the last 15 years he has helped tens of thousands of students from across Australia achieve their goals. As the founder of Breakthrough Education, Breakthrough Institute and Breakthrough LABs Kevin is one of Australia's most influential non-government educators with clients across Victoria and Australia. More recently, Kevin has developed a suite of innovative educational products, including augmented reality, drone technologies, 3D printing and dynamic learning aimed at transforming the way that students learn within the traditional classroom.
Prior to founding the Breakthrough Group, Kevin worked as a management consultant and economist within both the public and private sector. Kevin has provided advice to many heads of government including Premier Steve Bracks and Premier John Brumby. Fluent in Mandarin and English, Kevin used his cultural and language skills to help the Victorian develop its strong and prosperous links with China and South East Asia.
Kevin is passionate about social justice, education reform and disruptive technologies. Recently, he founded a group of collaborative initiatives focused blockchain, smart contracts and social currency. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) from Melbourne University.
Kevin is a die hard Bombers fan and enjoys a hearty bowl of pho at any time of the day.
Contact Kevin Xiao: kevin.xiao@matesforchange.org
“ Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela