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Tim Rossanis

Tim Rossanis

Senior Vice President at Turo · Former at Turo Australia

Investor

Tim Rossanis is the Managing Director of Turo Australia, the world's largest peer-to-peer car-sharing marketplace. He has been instrumental in overseeing Turo's expansion into the Australian market, marking the company's first venture into the Asia-Pacific region.

Before joining Turo, Tim held significant roles in the mobility sector, including serving as Head of Growth for Uber's Retail and New Verticals in Australia and New Zealand. In this capacity, he was responsible for driving growth strategies across various Uber services.

Tim's professional background also includes experience in the travel industry, having worked with companies such as Flight Centre and American Express. He holds an MBA from the Sy Syms School of Business in New York City and has studied Economics and Social Science/International Relations at Curtin Universit

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Career

  1. Now Senior Vice President · Turo
  2. Until 2022 · Scale-up Head of Growth, Retail & New Verticals (ANZ) · Uber
  3. Earlier Early career role (New York) · American Express
  4. Earlier Early career role · Flight Centre

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Key moments

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  1. 0:21 Introducing Tim Rossanis
  2. 1:15 Discussion on Operator Angels
  3. 1:55 Tim's Background and Early Investments
  4. 4:15 The Importance of Investing in Yourself
  5. 6:37 Tim's Journey into Angel Investing
  6. 10:05 Nullabor Ventures and Investments
  7. 12:10 Evaluating Talent in Early Stage Investments
  8. 16:01 The Role of Angels in Supporting Startups
  9. 19:51 The Importance of Founders Asking for Help
  10. 24:32 The Impact of the Australian Ecosystem

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First Cheque · 4 November 2024 Navigating Early-Stage Investing and Scaling with Tim from Turo

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