# Amanda Johnstone

> Amanda Johnstone is an Australian technologist, investor and founding CEO of Transhuman Inc. She co-founded Tasmanian retailer Sebachi at 17, later built an audience for technology discussions through Talk Nerdy to Me on Clubhouse, and speaks internationally about AI, leadership and emerging technology. Her recognition includes TIME Next Generation Leader in 2019 and The CEO Magazine Startup Executive of the Year in 2020.

- **Role:** Founding CEO at Transhuman Inc.
- **Organizations:** Transhuman Inc., Sebachi, Talk Nerdy to Me, Tech Ready Women Academy, Startmate
- **From:** Launceston, Australia
- **Nationality:** Australian
- **Education:** Launceston College, Computer science studies; attended one semester, did not complete a degree, Curtin University
- **Known for:** TIME Next Generation Leader, 2019., The CEO Magazine Startup Executive of the Year, 2020., LinkedIn Top Voice in Artificial Intelligence, first recognised in 2023.

## Career timeline

- **Age 6** — Recalled selling homemade crafts at school to buy canteen treats for herself and friends.
- **Early 2000s** — Co-founded Tasmanian retailer Sebachi at 17; mentored by Cotton On founder Nigel Austin.
- **2014** — Founded Transhuman Inc.
- **2016** — Began an advisory role with Tech Ready Women Academy, according to her public professional profile.
- **2019** — Named a TIME Next Generation Leader.
- **2020** — Named The CEO Magazine Startup Executive of the Year and co-founded Clubhouse room Talk Nerdy to Me.
- **2023** — Recognised as a LinkedIn Top Voice in AI; described 300,000 show subscribers and reported more than 60 keynotes that year.
- **2024** — Returned to Tasmania as guest speaker at a TasICT International Women's Day event.
- **2025** — Listed an advisory role at Startmate and Sitecore speaking engagements in Japan, Singapore and Sydney.
- **2026** — Featured in Women in Digital's Women to Watch in AI and Machine Learning; continued writing on forecasting and the agent economy.

## Achievements

- TIME Next Generation Leader, 2019.
- The CEO Magazine Startup Executive of the Year, 2020.
- LinkedIn Top Voice in Artificial Intelligence, first recognised in 2023.
- Included in Women in Digital's 2026 Women to Watch in AI and Machine Learning.
- Built Talk Nerdy to Me to a reported 300,000 subscribers by 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — In public LinkedIn posts, reported participating as a delegate at UN Digital Cooperation Day during the 81st UN General Assembly and discussing human oversight and proof of personhood.
- **2026-05** — Published an essay on AI agents, brands and accountability in her personal journal.
- **2026-03** — Published How To Predict The Future, describing a weekly forecasting practice.
- **2026-03** — Publicly listed keynote engagements for TikTok/ByteDance and Tyro.
- **2026-01** — Included in Women in Digital's 2026 Women to Watch in AI and Machine Learning, published January 28.

## Links

- Website: https://www.amandajohnstone.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajohnstone/
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/amandaj0hnstone
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AmandaJohnstone-Transhuman
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandaj0hnstone/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@amandaj0hnstone

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Last updated: 2026-10-15