Building a career in ventureI recently delivered a quick 15-minute presentation on building a career in venture for the Liminal online conference .Aug 8, 20204Aug 8, 20204
Random 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…Jul 26, 20203Jul 26, 20203
Random Thoughts Part 1: Zoom is DeadHere are some random thoughts that have been on my mind over the last few months.Jul 17, 20201Jul 17, 20201
Published inBlackbirdA Pitch Deck MasterclassLessons for founders from reviewing ~1000+ pitch decksJun 29, 20203Jun 29, 20203
Published inBlackbirdBlackbird 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…Jul 18, 20192Jul 18, 20192
Published inBlackbirdInvestment notes on IncodocsIncodocs announced it has raised a $1.2M seed round led by shipping conglomerate Maersk with participation from Transition Level…Apr 15, 2019Apr 15, 2019
Published inBlackbirdRivers of InquiryI recently delivered a talk at our inaugural Blackbird Melbourne Family Lunch on how we invest. In particular, I tried to explain the…Nov 29, 2018Nov 29, 2018
Published inBlackbirdWelcome to the Third Agricultural Revolution1.5 billion people will be born in the next 30 years.Nov 20, 2018Nov 20, 2018
Published inBlackbirdOur investment in SunfedBlackbird is proud to announce that we have recently led a NZ$10M Series A investment into Auckland-based Sunfed.Nov 15, 20183Nov 15, 20183
Published inBlackbirdWild HeartsOn 12 September 2018, Blackbird held its annual conference for founders, Sunrise Island.Sep 13, 2018Sep 13, 2018