Dean McEcoy

Dean McEvoy is a prominent figure in the Australian tech industry, known for his expertise in technology ventures and fostering a culture of innovation. As the Managing Partner at Stanley St Advisors, Dean focuses on scaling technology companies and advising on corporate venture investments. He co-founded Spreets, a group buying platform, which was sold to Yahoo for $40 million just 10 months after its launch. Dean has made over 114 tech investments, including in unicorns like Canva and Zoox, through Startmate and Blackbird Ventures. He has been recognized as the "Most Valuable Mentor" by Startmate and played a key role in establishing the Sydney Startup Hub. Dean's passion lies in working with innovative companies to maximize the impact of technology.