Samantha WongBuilding a career in ventureI recently delivered a quick 15-minute presentation on building a career in venture for the Liminal online conference .10 min read·Aug 8, 2020--4--4
Samantha WongRandom Thoughts Part 2: Tyrannical Product FoundersIf you ask someone to think of great brands they admire, Apple, Tesla, Nike and Chanel are almost always near the top of the list. They…2 min read·Jul 26, 2020--3--3
Samantha WongRandom Thoughts Part 1: Zoom is DeadHere are some random thoughts that have been on my mind over the last few months.4 min read·Jul 17, 2020--1--1
Samantha WonginBlackbirdA Pitch Deck MasterclassLessons for founders from reviewing ~1000+ pitch decks12 min read·Jun 29, 2020--3--3
Samantha WonginBlackbirdBlackbird Spreads Its WingsWe’re excited to announce that we are bringing Blackbird’s community-driven approach to venture capital to New Zealand. We are raising a…3 min read·Jul 18, 2019--2--2
Samantha WonginBlackbirdInvestment notes on IncodocsIncodocs announced it has raised a $1.2M seed round led by shipping conglomerate Maersk with participation from Transition Level…4 min read·Apr 15, 2019----
Samantha WonginBlackbirdRivers of InquiryI recently delivered a talk at our inaugural Blackbird Melbourne Family Lunch on how we invest. In particular, I tried to explain the…6 min read·Nov 29, 2018----
Samantha WonginBlackbirdWelcome to the Third Agricultural Revolution1.5 billion people will be born in the next 30 years.6 min read·Nov 20, 2018----
Samantha WonginBlackbirdOur investment in SunfedBlackbird is proud to announce that we have recently led a NZ$10M Series A investment into Auckland-based Sunfed.4 min read·Nov 15, 2018--3--3
Samantha WonginBlackbirdWild HeartsOn 12 September 2018, Blackbird held its annual conference for founders, Sunrise Island.4 min read·Sep 13, 2018----