Evan Thornley

Evan Thornley is a prominent Australian entrepreneur and executive known for his significant contributions to technology and social ventures. He is currently the Executive Chair at LongView, a leading firm in residential property buying and management in Australia. Thornley has been a property investor for over 30 years and has focused on addressing Australia's housing challenges through innovative solutions like the Shared Equity Fund.Thornley co-founded LookSmart, the first Australian high-tech company to achieve NASDAQ listing and unicorn status, delivering a 100x return to venture capital investors. He also co-founded GoodStart, Australia's largest social venture and the world's largest early childhood education provider. His career includes a brief stint in public office as Parliamentary Secretary to the Premiers of Victoria and co-founding the public policy think tank Per Capita and the activist network GetUp!.Thornley began his career at McKinsey & Company and holds degrees in Law and Commerce from the University of Melbourne. His diverse experience spans technology, social entrepreneurship, public policy, and property investment, making him a key figure in both the business and social sectors in Australia.