Co-founding company Wesley Clover has helped the entrepreneurship program with both funding and business connections. Wesley Clover’s VP, Owen Matthews, maintains the company’s strong presence in Victoria and has been essential in launching and maintaining the entrepreneurship program’s child companies. After projects pass the research stage, Wesley Clover not only provides funding to the project, but also uses their extensive network of connections to help the project succeed.
On June 18, 2014, Owen was named Tectorian of the Week, a modest label for his exceptional contributions to Victoria’s thriving technology industry. The article briefly looks at Tutela and Pretio’s home office, what they call a “mini tech-park” likely after its area fitted with retro campers, picnic tables, and even fake grass.