Simeon La Barrie is an Australian technology inventor, entrepreneur, and former athlete. He is known for his early work in online video commerce, live streaming retail systems, and what he describes as early artificial intelligence–driven retail interaction. He is the founder and chief executive officer of KokuLive and the inventor listed on multiple issued patents in the United States and internationally.
Growing up in Adelaide, Australia, I spent my days playing football, surfing, and exploring ways to build something of my own. Sports taught me discipline, resilience, and the importance of teamwork, but life had bigger lessons waiting for me. Losing my mother at a young age meant I had to
Throughout my journey in business and technology, one thing has remained clear to me. Innovation does not happen in isolation. It grows through shared ideas, conversations, and the willingness to guide others while continuing to learn yourself. Mentoring the next generation of tech entrepreneurs has become one of the most
When you choose to build something new, especially something that challenges how industries operate, you learn very quickly that innovation is not a straight line. It is a long road filled with learning, refining, and staying true to a vision even when the path takes time. Over the years, what