Tim Fung is founder and CEO of Airtasker, an online marketplace that connects people who need tasks done, from cleaning and handyman jobs to admin and design work, with people who want to earn money doing them. In June 2026, when it launched in New York, Airtasker reported more than 10 million registered users across Australia, the UK and the US.
Before Airtasker, Fung spent about five years at Macquarie Bank, which he joined as a university intern, then worked at talent agency Chic Management and on telco startup amaysim, where he reported to the chief executive and chairman.
On Day One's History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem, he explained why Australia is a good market in which to test startup ideas.
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Start hereTim Fung explains why Australia is a great market to test startup ideasHis own interview, on why Airtasker's founder sees Australia as a good test market for startup ideas.
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The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series Key moments from Tim Fung explains why Australia is a great market to test startup ideas.
“Australia is an awesome pilot market for these kinds of build local, but then go and build it again overseas type models.”
Founder & CEO · Airtasker
Founding team member & investor · Amaysim
Talent agent · Chic Management
Investment banking executive · Macquarie Bank
Sources: pulse2.com
Airtasker is an online marketplace where people and businesses post tasks, from cleaning and removals to handyman jobs and office admin, and hire local workers, called…
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