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2x founder (both acquired). Former CEO of Startmate (2019-2025), Australia and New Zealand's largest community-driven seed fund and accelerator. Led Startmate from $200k to $3m+ in annual revenue as a profitable business. Backed 228+ companies across 16 Accelerator cohorts with first cheques, raised $50M+ in VC funds, and built a portfolio worth $4.5B+. Fund returns include 9x DPI (2012 fund), 6x DPI (2013 fund) - Top 5% of global VC funds. Previously grew Expert360 from a team of 10 to 50+ including a $13M AUD Series B from AirTree Ventures. Early team at Mad Paws (now ASX-listed). Founded Startup Striders (1,300+ members across 10+ cities, acquired by Currents in Nov 2025) and Puddle Pod (500+ customers, acquired by Founder Foundry in Dec 2024). Currently an executive coach for startup CEOs and a committee member on the Australian Government's Industry Growth Program, approving $392M in startup grants. Originally from Poland, grew up in Austria, now based in Sydney, Australia. F
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