Member Spotlight – Bart Puszko
Founder & Principal, Blue Seas AI Consulting
Where do you live?
Buderim
Tell us about your family?
Married for 20 years, with a 12-year-old son: Felix.
Favourite location on the Sunshine Coast?
Cotton Tree. It was the first place we visited when we moved to the Sunshine Coast five years ago. I love the family vibe, the relaxed atmosphere and it’s usually not overcrowded.
Which local person inspires you?
Luke Hawley. He has a genuine partnership mindset and is one of those people who’s easy to talk to and always thinking differently. That’s invaluable when you’re growing a business. He’s open-minded, innovative and runs LinkedIn Local on the Coast.
Favourite local business?
Swan Boat Hire on the Maroochy River. I love the outdoors, fishing and barbecues – and Swan Boat Hire has it all covered. It’s family-run for more than 29 years with barbecue pontoon boats. That’s a perfect Sunny Coast afternoon right there.
Best thing about living on the Coast?
The lifestyle, hands down. The people are amazingly friendly. It feels like stepping back in time to a close-knit community where everyone knows each other. It’s safe, welcoming and everywhere you go, you’re 15 minutes from the beach.
How long have you been a Chamber member?
About five months.
What’s the best thing about being a Chamber member?
The ability to meet people you wouldn’t normally cross paths with. Everyone is genuinely supportive and keen to help each other succeed. That community spirit played a big part in us winning the 2025 Sunshine Coast Business Award for Advanced Tech. The Chamber is a great connector with fantastic people.
Favourite ChamberCast with the President and Pep?
Episode 20 with Jason Garland. I really enjoyed his insights and energy.
Favourite Chamber event?
Coffee + Connect in September 2025. It was our first one and we met some great people while reconnecting with others. It showed us what we’d been missing.
How can the Coast be improved?
We definitely need more accommodation. And the motorway towards Noosa needs upgrading. I’ve noticed more cars on the road since we moved here five years ago.
What excites you about the future of the region?
The 2032 Olympics will shape the next 30-40 years of growth, attracting businesses and talent to the area. That kind of world-stage exposure is something you can’t buy. I recently joined the board of SCTechIA (Sunshine Coast Tech Industry Alliance) and we’re working to build the future of tech on the Coast. It’s an exciting time to be here.
Favourite holiday destination?
I’m a big Liverpool Football Club fan, so Anfield has my heart. But for better weather, the Greek Islands.
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