Rachael Neumann

Rachael Neumann is a prominent figure in the startup ecosystem, currently serving as the Founding Partner at Flying Fox Ventures. With a rich background in technology and entrepreneurship, she has played a significant role in nurturing startups in Australia and New Zealand. Previously, Rachael was the Head of Startups for Amazon Web Services in the region, where she focused on expanding the market and enhancing the quality of startups. She is also a strategic advisor and investor, and a Partner in Startmate, Australia's leading accelerator.Rachael's career includes leadership roles such as Managing Director of Eventbrite Australia and Director of Customer Experience Strategy at Eventbrite. She has also been involved in policy advocacy as the former Chair of the Board for StartupAus and has held a federal ministerial appointment for distributing commercialization funding.Her educational background includes a BA from Stanford University and two Master's degrees from Columbia University. Rachael has been instrumental in shaping the startup landscape in Australia and is passionate about helping companies scale through innovative customer experiences and product development. She resides in Melbourne with her family.