A seasoned founder and investor dedicated to catalysing startup growth and innovation through funding, strategy, and network. Experienced in various asset classes and establishing, developing, and exiting businesses (2 exits as a co-founder) over a 25+ year career in the United Kingdom, Australia, and the Caribbean. Chair of the award-winning Byron Bay Angels, Unit Writer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Southern Cross University, and holds Board Advisory or Director roles in startups and scaleups across Australia and the UK. Actively involved in the venture ecosystem and a Startmate Mentor and Airtree Explorer, working with some of the country's largest and most successful venture capital funds.