Learning from Entrepreneurs with Neil Saligrama

Join us for our next Learning from Entrepreneurs event featuring Neil Saligrama, the founder of Compare-and-Connect, one of the most successful price comparison services in Australia.

As a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader, Neil’s experience and invaluable insights will offer practical lessons for aspiring and established entrepreneurs alike.

Hosted by Dr. Richard Laferriere, Lecturer, Entrepreneurship.

Don’t miss this chance to gain firsthand knowledge and network with like-minded professionals!

The interview will be followed by networking and refreshments.

About the speaker

Neil Saligrama is a highly regarded tech entrepreneur and the visionary Founder and CEO of Compare & Connect, a leading Australian connection and comparison platform headquartered in Melbourne. Since launching the company in 2014, Neil has transformed it into a powerhouse across the residential and SME sectors, offering innovative solutions in Energy, Broadband, Life Insurance, Health Insurance, and beyond.

Under Neil’s strategic leadership, Compare & Connect has raised over $20 million in investment, acquired prominent brands such as YourPorter, FastConnect-NZ, and HomeNow, and launched the innovative 1Bill app—an all-in-one bill management platform that simplifies household and business expenses. Today, the Compare & Connect Group employs 200+ staff across Australia and New Zealand and maintains a strong foothold in real estate and affiliated industries through long-standing partnerships.

Neil’s leadership is defined by a clear vision, data-driven decision-making, and a collaborative, cross-functional approach. Before founding Compare & Connect, he built a successful career in designing and leading high-performance contact centres, spanning sales, marketing, and customer loyalty operations.

He holds a Master’s in Electronics Engineering from RMIT University and is an active member of the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO)—a global community of CEOs committed to lifelong learning and impact. Neil’s well-rounded expertise covers marketing, IT, finance, sales, and investor relations, positioning him as a dynamic leader capable of driving innovation and long-term growth.

Compare & Connect’s accolades include:

• Ranked #6 on the AFR Fast Starters list (2019 & 2020)
• Featured on the BRW Fast Starters / Fast 100 lists (68th in 2013, 6th in 2014)
• Ranked #285 on the Financial Times High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific list

In 2023, Origin Energy acquired Compare & Connect—marking its first move into utility-tech and validating the company’s significant influence in transforming how Australians manage essential services.