From Rural New South Wales to Colorado: How Logan Mullaney and InQuik Are Redefining Infrastructure

When Logan Mullaney stood on stage in 2019 alongside his father Bruce to accept an Innovation Award from the Association of Iron & Steel Technology (AIST), he didn’t yet know it was the first step toward a life-changing move. But that recognition set in motion a journey that would carry InQuik and Logan’s family from rural New South Wales to the heart of Colorado’s entrepreneurial community.

InQuik was never meant to be just an Australian company. Built on a vision of designing and delivering better bridges for the world, Logan and his co-founders always saw the U.S. as a natural fit. The demand was undeniable, and the opportunity grew even sharper in 2022 when the U.S. Infrastructure Bill was announced. For Logan, it was the signal to move quickly. Within months, he and his wife and two children relocated to Colorado to help rebuild America’s aging infrastructure.

Finding a New Home in Colorado

Moving a business is never just about markets and contracts. It’s also about people and community. Logan was struck by the openness of Colorado’s startup ecosystem. “I was really welcomed with open arms,” he says. “There’s a genuine interest here in helping others succeed, and that has made all the difference.”

Even before landing in the U.S., Logan had a bridge waiting for him – this one built by community. Introduced by the Australian Government to Honorary Consul James Waddell, Logan arrived in Denver and attended an Australian community event his very first evening. The people he met that night became lifelong friends, collaborators, and even team members. “I couldn’t explain how impactful the Australian community in Colorado has been,” he reflects. “Every step along the way, it’s been part of the reason we’ve succeeded personally and professionally.”

Lessons for Other Australian Founders

Logan doesn’t sugarcoat the challenges of expanding into the U.S. His advice to other founders is candid and practical:

• Settle your personal life first. From healthcare to banking, everyday basics take time to navigate. 
• Commit fully. “Founders themselves need to be on the ground,” Logan emphasizes. “You can’t just send money or delegate from afar.” 
• Adapt relentlessly. What works in Australia won’t necessarily work in America. Tailoring your approach is non-negotiable. 
• Move with pace. “If you wait until you’re fully prepared, you’re already too late. Naivety and optimism will be your best friends when you stumble.” 

Recognition and Responsibility

In January 2025, Logan was honored at the Australian Day celebration in Washington, D.C., by Ambassador Kevin Rudd. The recognition was a surprise and deeply personal. Logan accepted on behalf of the InQuik team, his family, and in memory of his brother Hayden, who co-founded the business but tragically passed away in 2018 at just 29 years old. “It really meant a lot to all of us,” Logan says.

The story of InQuik isn’t just about building bridges; it’s about honoring legacy, seizing opportunity, and proving the strength of the Australian–American partnership. Today, InQuik’s Australian engineering technology, combined with the reach of U.S. steel giant CMC, is delivering locally built bridges that provide resilience and reliability for communities across America.

Building Bridges, Literally and Figuratively

Asked if he sees himself as a “bridge” between Australia and the U.S., Logan hesitates to make the metaphor about himself. Instead, he points to the bigger picture: “We’re a proof point of how strong the Australian and U.S. bond is. Together, we’re building infrastructure that will serve generations to come.”

From rural New South Wales to Colorado’s Front Range, Logan Mullaney’s story is a reminder that entrepreneurship is as much about persistence and community as it is about innovation. And in InQuik’s case, it’s also about building bridges – the kind that stand strong for decades, and the kind that bring nations and people closer together.

As Logan now prepares to relocate back home to Australia, his journey in Colorado leaves a lasting mark. Whilst we will miss having him at almost every AUSDenver event, he will always remain part of our community. Logan is forever a member of AUSDenver – his family away from home, and we are overjoyed to know that, in some small way, we have contributed to his success. His story is proof of what can happen when Australian ingenuity meets Colorado’s spirit of collaboration.