About Me
Fintech Is My Jam
I've been involved in the fintech sector for over 10 years. During that time, I've worked at a senior level as director of revenue strategy at a unicorn startup, headed up a corporate accelerator program at Australia's largest general insurer, and built one of the country's largest fintech innovation hubs.
On nights and weekend weekends, I spend my time investing in early-stage fintech startups and writing a newsletter with 4,000+ subscribers on where the industry is headed.
Build It, And They Will Come
My journey has seen me wear many hats, such as the founding General Manager at Stone & Chalk Melbourne, where I worked with the Victorian Government to create the Victorian Innovation Hub. During my time at the helm, it became the epicentre of the state's fintech ecosystem, attracting well-known international fintech startups like Revolut.
Most recently, I headed up IAG's corporate accelerator program. The accelerator brought together 8 startups from around the world for an 8-week program, providing hands-on support to participants and connecting them to key stakeholders in IAG's core business. At the end of the program, we helped 3 companies deliver high-value PoCs and supported numerous through their fundraises post program.
I've also held key leadership positions within Fintech Australia, serving as chairperson for three years and deputy chairperson. These roles, coupled with my membership in the Federal Government’s Fintech Advisory Group and ASIC’s Digital Finance Advisory Committee, have provided me with an extensive network and a deep understanding of the Australian fintech landscape.
The Early Days
After graduating from university with a double degree in Commerce and Law – completing both with honours – and a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Melbourne, I started my career at a Big 4 accounting firm in Melbourne, Australia. During my consulting career, I specialised in international tax structuring and M&A.
As a consultant, I worked on a complex international tax structuring for ASX and NASDAQ-listed companies.
Former Founder (But Likely Never Again)
After four years in consulting, I returned to startup land, where I led Spectrum Tuition's transformation into one of Melbourne's top K-12 tutoring businesses. By developing a franchise program, I expanded the company's reach across Australia, creating new opportunities for growth and innovation.
Some Of The Other Stuff
In my role at Chipper Cash, I spearheaded global expansion efforts for APAC and Canada. I managed legal requirements and GTM strategies for entering new markets. I was then promoted to Director of Revenue strategy, where I was responsible for developing and executing revenue targets and market strategies in partnership with our product, engineering, and marketing teams.
I'm also a sought-after regulatory advisor in the blockchain space. I have provided valuable guidance to government departments, ASX-listed companies, angel investors, VCs, and startups. My efforts in leading Fintech Australia’s Digital Currency and Blockchain technology industry submission to the Australian Treasury resulted in the removal of 'double GST' on digital currency in Australia.
In collaboration with RMIT Online, I designed Australia's first blockchain strategy course backed by an Australian University. Today, this course has graduated hundreds of students and continues to receive amazing reviews.
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