Capitalising Growth. Guiding Transformations. Driving Success.
Key Highlights.
2 x Founder-Led Exits: Reload Media (2022) and Alfresco (2006)
Sprint Ventures Founder: VC Supporting Game-Changing Startups
Non-Executive & Independent Director
Technology Angel Investor
Reload office - London, UK
Activity
The following companies, boards, projects and activities have kept me busy since ‘97.
01
Sprint.vc
Presently - Executive Chairman and Founder of this Brisbane-based early stage Venture Capital (VC) firm that’s putting Founders First. With two funds (Seed & Series A) we’re always looking to talk to investors and any awesome growth companies across all areas of tech that truly want to go global. Website - Sprint.vc
02
Reload - exit
2006 to 2022 - Founder, Managing Director and Chair overseeing the establishment of the Reload Group in Australia, UK, Asia and NZ. This global digital marketing agency has 85 staff with over 300 clients. Sold to Hardie Grant Media in March 2022.
03
Advancer
Presently - Brisbane based HR Services and Technology company that’s changing the way companies ensure their HR audits and compliance work. Director and advisor. Website - Advancer
04
Alfresco - exit
1999 to 2006 - Founder of Alfresco that was one of Queensland’s leading web design, application development and digital agencies that serviced clients throughout Australia. Was sold to a consortium led by the ASX based STW Group in February 2006.
05
Brisbane Times
2012 to 2015 - Technology writer for the Brisbane Times with articles and content syndicated through the Fairfax network including SMH, The Age & Canberra Times.
06
Football Qld
2015 to 2019 - Four years in numerous board roles as a non executive Director for FQ, providing governance, digital transformation and leadership.
07
RCL
2017 to 2021- Former Entrepreneur in Residence for scaleups that are going global. Worked closely with RCL to grow this exciting ecosystem. Website - RCL