What makes Vitae different? At the core of our proposition is education and empowerment. 

We know, people with their 100 billion neurons (brain cells) are clever. Every individual is capable of change and growth, (even during challenging times) when they are supported, connected and encouraged. Vitae blends neuroscience and practical business advice into coaching conversations and learning programs. We unite the scientific with the practical by taking neuroscience, out of the lab and into life. 

Our team, offering a combination of business experience and scientific understanding are united in our shared belief of human capability and capacity. 

Shelley Laslett, CEO & Co-Founder

Shelley is a social scientist, neuroscience coach, scientist with postgraduate qualifications in neuroscience and psychology from King’s College London.  

Shelley is also a startup advisor, startup mentor, startup board member and international speaker.  Previously, Shelley was the Director for People & Culture at UsabilityHub (now Lyssna) and the General Manager of YBF Ventures - a startup incubator and VC fund. She’s also worked on the corporate venturing side of investing. Prior to entering the startup world, Shelley was an international strategy and consultant with Accenture throughout EMEA.

Brenton Charnley, COO & Co-Founder

Brenton is an innovation, strategy and operations specialist working with technology companies. Brenton is a high-performance coach, a trained snowboard instructor, university tutor, chartered accountant and founder of the Australian community for technology startups targeting the insurance sector called Insurtech Australia.

Brenton has been coaching teams and senior leaders for over ten years as part of his role in high growth businesses and corporate roles.