The Operator and Startup spotlights are an experiment to connect great founders, operators and investors. Bridge allows me to gather feedback and measure whether this part of the newsletter has the desired outcome.
The stats so far:
Operator Spotlight #1 >> facilitated 4 connections
Startup Spotlight #1 >> facilitated 6 connections
Two weeks after the connection Bridge follows up with both parties for feedback.
The best part is when the connection results in a tangible outcome - whether that’s a job, investment or any other serendipitious outcomes.
It was music to my ears when Apoorva looped back to tell me she scored an internship in a startup because of the feature 🥰
Increase your surface area of luck to strike and fill out the below or send it to a friend.
Alternatively, hit the links to connect with any of the operators if you can help out!
🛠 Operator Spotlight Feature
Looking for a job? Get featured in the next Operator Spotlight - fill this out.
Have a job you want featured? Hit reply and send it my way.
💸 Startup Spotlight Feature
Similarly to the operator spotlight, I’ll send a fortnightly startup spotlight next Monday.
Are you raising money? Fill this out (10mins) to get featured.
Startup Operations Jobs
These are new roles which were posted in the last two weeks.
Startmate Alumni
Performance Marketing Manager @ Work180
Product Manager & Content Writer @ Upguard
Head of Marketing, Digital Marketing Specialist & Creative Producer @ Deliciou
Performance Marketer, Community & Partnerships Manager & Content Specialist @ Verve Super
Startups
Investor Associate @ FreshEquities
Operations Manager (AKL) @ LevelTwo
Project Manager & Growth Manager @ Hellofresh
CFO, Program Manager & Legal Counsel @ Finder
Business Development Manager (AKL) @ Sidekicker
Operations Associate & Product Manager @ Sharesies
Strategic Operations Manager, Business Manager @ PetCircle
VCs
Venture Analyst @ Tidal Ventures
…and a lot more in the EVP portfolio.
Justin did a great job summarising:
Operators looking for Jobs
🛠 Operations
Alicia Winterton
Location: Sydney
Past Roles: Employee Experience @ Nasdaq, Talent & Capability @ Macquarie, Organisational Development @ Comm Bank
I’ve worked is the US, Stockholm, London & Australia. With exposure to founders and startup in all regions. I know what it takes to get companies ready for IPO early.
Ideal Next Industry: Tech
Ideal Next Role: People Lead/Employee Experience Lead
>> Connect Here
Andrew Lewinsky
Location: Melbourne
Past Roles: Business Operations @ Impello, Customer Success @ Edrolo, Financial Manager @ General Electric
I've built a student engagement and learning analytics tool which is being trialed in several subjects at The University of Melbourne this semester
Ideal Next Industry: Education, Tech, FinTech, AI
Ideal Next Role: Operations Manager, Business Analyst, Product/Project Leader
>> Connect Here
Corrie Forrest
Location: Sydney
Past Roles: Project Manager @ Fourth Wall Creative Agency, Event Manager @ VenuesLive, BD & Marketing Manager @ Jake's Vegan Steaks
Was the first hire of successful startup Jake's Vegan Steaks within the hospitality sector. Taking London's vegan trend by storm and breaking preconceptions of the plant-based diet.
Ideal Next Industry: Within the startup ecosystem, sector unspecific
Ideal Next Role: Marketing Manager, Operations Manager, Project Manager, Customer Experience Manager
>> Connect Here
David Smith
Location: Sydney
Past Roles: Scale Up Director@ Coventured, Labs Manager@ Wework Labs, Founder @ Knokal
Before Covid my side gig was Stand up comedy. I’m not that funny I just like speaking in a room full of drunk hostile people.
Ideal Next Industry: Fintech (did 10 years in Fin services before startups)
Ideal Next Role: Partnerships or Startup Scout
>> Connect Here
Krista Walter
Location: Sydney
Past Roles: Corporate Strategy & Investor Relations Consultant @ various listed & Pre-IPO companies, Advisor and interim CFO @ Practera
I've dived in a submersible to 1000m undersea to collect research samples; This adventurous spirit and science background informs my analysis for strategic decision making across industries.
Ideal Next Industry: Early Stage industry agnostic; VC
Ideal Next Role: Strategy; Investment; Chief of Staff
>> Connect Here
Maria Pelipas
Location: Melbourne
Past Roles: Head of Operations @Allystudy, Managing Director -labs @cataliize, Head of International Projects @RVC
Previously worked in AI, spacetech, AV, international education and at a VC. Built startup operations from scratch, scaled globally, 10x sales revenue growth. Passionate about international partnerships.
Ideal Next Industry: Tech
Ideal Next Role: Operations, International business development
>> Connect Here
🎇 Product
Ed Bannon
Location: Sydney
Past Roles: Product Manager, Product Designer @ 3P Learning, Founder @ 04Thinking (online tutoring business), Business Development/Product/Marketing @ Studylane (startup)
I am the combination between a highly creative yet analytical mind. I am the go-to person for new product ideas at my company because I love coming up with simple solutions to complex problems.
Ideal Next Industry: agnostic, although I have 10+ years experience in Education
Ideal Next Role: Product Manager
>> Connect Here
Fernando Parra
Location: Melbourne, Australia
Past Roles: Growth specialist @ EstimateOne
I can prototype new production-ready data-driven features using a stack of technologies such as BigQuery and serverless functions. For instance, I launched several recommendation systems for our tendering platform at EstimateOne.
Ideal Next Industry: Healthcare
Ideal Next Role: Product Manager
>> Connect Here
Grace Jimenez
Location: Sydney
Past Roles: Business Manager@Solo Installations, Product Manager@InDebted, Integration Engineer@Ericsson.
My superpower is getting things done!
Ideal Next Industry: Technology, software application products & platforms.
Ideal Next Role: Product Manager, Director of Product, Head of Product
>> Connect Here
🏝 Marketing
Samuel Pavin
Location: Caloundra (Sunshine Coast - QLD)
Past Roles: Marketing and Communications @ The University of Queensland (UQ Ventures), Operations Lead @ ilab Accelerator, Brand Strategist @ Samuel Pavin
Just reached a ~25 year-old goal. More in the following thread
Ideal Next Industry: SaaS, Tech or ecosystem support.
Ideal Next Role: Head of Outreach and Engagement - Marketing/CX
>> Connect Here
💻 Software Development
Sirani Alice McNeill
Location: Melbourne
Past Roles: Accenture - Software Engineering Intern; IAG - Application Developer Intern with Code Like a Girl
Looking for diverse and inclusive companies (specifically that recruit neurodiverse candidates) with internships/entry level roles without degrees required. Also interested in relocating/travelling if necessary in the future for the job requirement. NZ citizen, permanent resident of Australia.
Ideal Next Industry: Education, Non-for-profit, Consulting
Ideal Next Role: Software Engineer
>> Connect Here