Over the last two decades, Mac has built high growth ventures in many different markets. In roles as a founder, Commercial Director, CFO and advisor, Mac has driven growth in ventures from idea to scale. He has identified, negotiated and executed multiple strategic acquisitions and led several multi-million dollar capital raising rounds. Mac has a unique combination of strategic financial and creative entrepreneurial insight that is invaluable for high growth ventures with dreams to change the world.

Mark has 35+ years of entrepreneurial experience across dozens of industries, hyperscaling & selling a number of 8-figure businesses. This gives him a unique perspective, indispensable for entrepreneurs managing fast growth businesses. Mark loves working with inspirational & creative people that want to make a difference on the planet.

David Thomas is well known in the Australian financial services industry for his long term experience in the wealth management sector in London, Hong Kong and Sydney. Over the past 20 years, working in his own business, he has been involved in a wide range of financial services activities for Chinese, Asian and Australian based clients.

With over 25 years in strategy and leadership experience across three iconic organisations, Gary is sought by boards to build brands, restructure and turn around businesses. Mr Flowers has been integral in establishing brands on a global stage across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe, Middle East and the USA.

Craig has decades of experience, across 14 countries, building financial products, leading investment teams and managing billions of dollars. After 15 years at Macquarie Bank he now focusses on Social Impact investing and advising. He has advised and supported several impact investment funds and research foundations.

Radha has a wealth of experience as the former Managing Director at New Forests, a global investment manager with over $11B AUM.

She is making a difference globally through intelligent investment solutions across sustainable land management, forestry, and carbon and biodiversity markets. Radha an advisor to growth businesses, fund managers, non-profits, and government to help build a net-zero and nature-positive future.

Doug is an entrepreneur and creative with broad-ranging venture capital, marketing strategy and brand expertise developed in high-profile international ad agencies. In his career, he has launched and accelerated the momentum for some of the world’s largest technology, consumer and luxury brands. He founded the educational toy company Nukotoys, which won the Tesla Prize for tablet innovation.

Claire is Scaling Up coach and is an advisor to portfolio investors, incubators and Government innovation arms in both the Australian and German innovation ecosystems. Claire founded a tech-platform for the retail sector and has held executive and board roles in blue-chip media and manufacturing firms including Procter & Gamble and Fairfax. Claire is currently an Industry Fellow at the Transdisciplinary School, UTS and authored several publications on entrepreneurship and scaling.