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• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shareholder and Advisor

  • May 2022 - Present

  Sydney, Boston A multidisciplinary research infrastructure SaaS product and consulting service: Elite research scientists and their labs our literature search and project management platform to more easily navigate multidisciplinary literature and drive research outcomes and performance. Using AI and machine learning, the Litview product delivers value for researchers of all disciplines.



BlueChilli Group

• Australia
• Software Development
• 1 - 100 Employee

• MD and Head of Venture Capital (startup adviser/mentor/investor)

  • May 2015 - Present

  Sydney, Australia I lead the financial, operational and strategic capital management of the firm. I am also deeply involved in advising, mentoring and leading masterclass sessions with Founders in our headline accelerator programs, as well as involved in our corporate innovation programs that treat executive leadership in innovation. We have a deep portfolio of startups that I also mentor and assist with governance, capital management and strategic advice as part of our venture capital… Show more I lead the financial, operational and strategic capital management of the firm. I am also deeply involved in advising, mentoring and leading masterclass sessions with Founders in our headline accelerator programs, as well as involved in our corporate innovation programs that treat executive leadership in innovation. We have a deep portfolio of startups that I also mentor and assist with governance, capital management and strategic advice as part of our venture capital segment. BlueChilli works to connect entrepreneurs with investors and corporates to help solve the world's biggest problems. We help talented founders build tech businesses using our purpose-built methodology designed to accelerate a startup’s path to launch, growth and scale. Leveraging the hindsight and experience of serial entrepreneurs, lean startup experts and startup mentors in our program, in addition to selected business tools, BlueChilli helps non-technical founders build highly investable, scalable and well-designed businesses that are enabled by technology. Show less



Hello Coach

• Australia
• Professional Training and Coaching
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shareholder and Advisor

  • Jun 2019 - Present

  Sydney, New South Wales, Australia I am an original investor and advisor to the CEO of Hello Coach. Having been involved from early days to now, Hello Coach has grown to be a leading provider of online coaching for individuals, small-medium enterprise and larger corporates. You can learn more at www.hello-coach.com



Artolution

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founding Director and Member of Advisory Board

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  Greater New York City Area As a founding director of Artolution, I was instrumental in the setup and strategic growth of Artolution as a global community-based public art network, seeking to ignite positive social change through creative, participatory and collaborative art making. Artolution facilitates projects around the world that connect diverse peoples in order to address common social objectives. Our projects bring together children, youth, families, artists, educators and community groups. Founded by Max… Show more As a founding director of Artolution, I was instrumental in the setup and strategic growth of Artolution as a global community-based public art network, seeking to ignite positive social change through creative, participatory and collaborative art making. Artolution facilitates projects around the world that connect diverse peoples in order to address common social objectives. Our projects bring together children, youth, families, artists, educators and community groups. Founded by Max Levi Frieder and Joel Bergner, our founding objective is to address critical issues related to armed conflict, trauma and social marginalization by cultivating sustainable global initiatives that promote reconciliation, healing and community empowerment. Show less



Redemption Capital

• Director

  • Jan 2007 - Present

  Sydney, Australia Vehicle for our family angel investments.



Koda Capital

• Australia
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shareholder

  • Feb 2015 - May 2022

  Sydney, Australia As an original partner/advisor at Koda Capital, I cared for some of Australia's most wealthy families and individuals. Working across equities, fixed income, managed funds, private equity and venture capital as well as philanthropy and succession planning, I managed client portfolios to improve the long term sustainable wealth of my clients. Koda Capital creates investment advice and strategies for clients’ specific aspirations as well as advice for the whole of family if required. They… Show more As an original partner/advisor at Koda Capital, I cared for some of Australia's most wealthy families and individuals. Working across equities, fixed income, managed funds, private equity and venture capital as well as philanthropy and succession planning, I managed client portfolios to improve the long term sustainable wealth of my clients. Koda Capital creates investment advice and strategies for clients’ specific aspirations as well as advice for the whole of family if required. They focus on the entire client, including the need for inter-generational solutions, philanthropic aspirations and structuring needs. As an independent wealth management and advice firm, they look to care for their clients' confidential needs for generations. Show less



Northern Beaches Christian School

• Australia
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Non-Exec Director and Chairman

  • Feb 2006 - Jul 2017

  Sydney, Australia I served as a director and then Chairman of this large North Shore school, driving a major board renewal and professionalisation project. I was deeply involved in the school's strategic mission to lead the changing nature of 21st century education, leading the executive to drive substantive \ change across both physical and pedagogic environments. NBCS partners with students to help them achieve the highest possible academic outcomes, whilst providing the support and care that each… Show more I served as a director and then Chairman of this large North Shore school, driving a major board renewal and professionalisation project. I was deeply involved in the school's strategic mission to lead the changing nature of 21st century education, leading the executive to drive substantive \ change across both physical and pedagogic environments. NBCS partners with students to help them achieve the highest possible academic outcomes, whilst providing the support and care that each student needs to excel and be equipped for life. Our focus is that students will be motivated by a dynamic learning environment, developing as engaged, focused and independent learners. Our goal is that education will open journeys of opportunity for our students, releasing abilities they have never experienced before, and seeking the highest possible academic outcomes. Attached to NBCS, Sydney Centre for Innovation in Learning actively promotes excellence in education by providing new learning opportunities for students and future-focused Professional Development for teachers. Established as the research and innovation unit of Northern Beaches Christian School (Sydney, Australia), SCIL runs a range of programs and research projects that seek to transform educational thinking and practice both at NBCS and in the wider educational community. Show less



Black Sheep Capital

• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Advisory Board Member

  • May 2015 - May 2017

  Brisbane, Australia As an advisory board member, I assisted the BlackSheep senior management and execs evaluate and consider high growth business opportunities with commercial potential. BlackSheep's venture capital focus is in early stage/pre-seed to Series A, primarily in the tech start up area and has built a very successful portfolio of some of Australia's best tech stars.



DICE Kids

• Advisory Board Member and Co-Founder

  • Oct 2015 - Jan 2017

  Australia At DICE Kids, we're growing a generation of Digital, Innovative, Creative, Entrepreneurial Kids who are empowered to create, build and sustain their own futures. We're doing that by inculcating curiosity, imagination and resilience through a portfolio of activities and programs. Winners of the Hon. Wyatt Roy MP's Policy Hack, DICE Kids' advisory board is a multi-disciplinary executive team with Patronage from Lucy Turnbull AO.



UNSW

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Board Member of ASB Alumni Advisory Board

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2016

  Sydney Australia The Board represents all Australian School of Business graduates (including former FCE and AGSM graduates with a view to increasing engagement with the School and the wider community as well as supporting student mentoring programs, building alumni engagement and working to link the School and the business community in practical ways.



Commonwealth Bank

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Executive Manager and Investment Advisor

  • Nov 2009 - Jan 2015

  Sydney, Australia Commonwealth Private Office was a boutique investment service for ultra-high net worth individuals and families. Using all the resources available at CBA, we assisted UHNWs manage their investments and intergenerational wealth to achieve their goals by preserving and growing their hard-earned wealth.



The Cavalry

• Advisory Board Member

  • Jun 2013 - Dec 2014

  Sydney, Australia We enable Australian Businesses to work reliably and securely from any device, anywhere and anytime. As a finalist for the ARN IT Partner of the Year Awards we are industry recognised as one of the leading providers of Cloud based solutions. This, combined with our high client satisfaction and retention have made us one of Australia's fastest growing IT firms (as demonstrated by our qualification onto the CRN Fast 50). We are professional, process driven and pragmatic to… Show more We enable Australian Businesses to work reliably and securely from any device, anywhere and anytime. As a finalist for the ARN IT Partner of the Year Awards we are industry recognised as one of the leading providers of Cloud based solutions. This, combined with our high client satisfaction and retention have made us one of Australia's fastest growing IT firms (as demonstrated by our qualification onto the CRN Fast 50). We are professional, process driven and pragmatic to support your business outcomes. We are growing fast with high quality and have an impressive portfolio of well recognised and respected brands. Achievements - 2011 CRN Fast 50 Member - 2011 ARN SMB IT Partner of the Year Finalist Show less



Australian Private Banking Council

• Outstanding New Wealth / Investment Adviser (2011 National Awards)

  • Jun 2011 - Jun 2012

  Sydney Australia This award is designed to recognise the individual best able to advise clients on their wealth/ investment. This person is able to take into account a client’s life-stage, risk appetite and investment objectives in order to advice on an appropriate strategy.



Martian Music

• Co-Founder and Adviser

  • Feb 2007 - Feb 2012

  Sydney, Australia Martian Music was the largest independent online music distributor of alternative, jazz and classical music.



Cobrum Capital Trading Pty Ltd

• Co-Founder

  • Mar 2006 - Sep 2011

  Melbourne, Australia Cobrum Capital Trading provided invoice discounting and cashflow services to SMEs looking to accelerate their capital to grow and reinvest in their businesses. Using unique wholesale funding and online platform, Cobrum assisted a variety of businesses in the Melbourne and Sydney regions.



Macquarie Group

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Consultant

  • Aug 2007 - Dec 2008

  Sydney, Australia Negotiate and setup short term funding vehicles and commercial paper conduits to fund banking and investment activities. Renegotiate and restructure current short term facilities with other investment banks. Assist in issuance to the term RMBS markets



Crescendo Partners

• Business Consulting and Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Investment Consultant

  • Mar 2006 - May 2006

  Sydney Consulting on SME acquisition and private equity vehicle set up.



ABN AMRO Bank N.V.

• Netherlands
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director

  • Jul 2002 - Aug 2005

  I directed and was fully responsible for the business and strategic corporate development of the local business as well as the initiation and development of the operations of the trust group in Australia. In this role I worked on transactions as diverse as a major CMBS, private equity funds and a large number of public-private infrastructure capital transactions.



Rothschild & Co

• France
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Manager, Debt Capital Markets

  • Nov 2000 - May 2002

  Sydney, Australia I was responsible for the origination of Trade Receivables securitisation transactions including initial client negotiation, documentation of facilities, industry/market and risk analysis and Credit Committee proposals.



Royal Australian Navy

• Australia
• Armed Forces
• 700 & Above Employee

• Navigating Officer

  • 1998 - 2001

  Sydney, Australia



Royal Canadian Navy | Marine royale canadienne

• Canada
• Armed Forces
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Navigating Officer

  • Jan 1986 - Jan 1998

  Canada