Team
Founder & CEO
Co-founder and CEO of Pikcha Pty Ltd. Ex-Investment Banking Analyst at Kidder Williams, working on international sale side deals, such as the sale of Wellcom Group to INNOCEAN Worldwide for $265m, and the sale of Shepparton Preserving Company (SPC) - the previous food division for Coca-Cola Amatil. Enrolled in Bachelors of Commerce at Melbourne University.
Director of Arts
Her professional journey encompasses prestigious roles at Phillips, Artsy, and Masterworks. A former co-founder of Assembly Room, a groundbreaking space for independent women curators, Yulia remains a steadfast advocate for equality, discretion, and transparency in the art world. With a decade of experience curating acclaimed exhibitions and collaborating with institutions such as Spring/Break Art Show, NADA, and the Ford Foundation, her dedication to empowering artists and curators defines her influential role in the contemporary art and technology landscape.
Director of Consumer Product Licensing
Ian is a stalwart of the international licensing and consumer products industry, with over 25+ years experience. Ian spent 13 years in various licensing roles at the Warners Bros Discovery. 3+ years as the Head of International Consumer Products and Global Gaming for Warner Bros. Discovery Prior to joining Warner Bros Discovery, Ian spent 6+ years in various licensing roles at Hasbro. Before joining Hasbro, Ian spent 3 years working at an international licensing agent Copyright Promotions Limited.
Founder & CTO
Over 10+ years working in IT and software, across a diverse set of industries. PhD graduate from Melbourne University, where his thesis on mobile edge technology, involved him developing the 5G network with Telstra. Thananjeyan was a tutor for third year students at Melbourne University and previously a lecturer at the University of Jaffna. Thananjeyan holds an MBA in IT from the University of Moratuwa (Sri Lanka).
CFO
Over 10 years working in financial control, performance management, strategy and stakeholder engagement with a strong attention to detail. Georgia has held a number of senior finance roles, most recently with AGL Energy and Intrepid Group. Georgia is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds bachelor degrees in Commerce and Arts (International Studies) from Monash University.
Chairman
Managing Director of Kidder Williams, with over 35 years’ experience as an investment banker, working with and advising ASX-listed companies in the food, medical device, tech and pharmaceutical sectors. Current Chairman of Polynovo (PNV:ASX) and Ratemyagent (RMY:ASX). David holds an Honours and Master’s degree in Economics and conducted Ph.D. research on Cooperatives and their capital structures. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Deputy Chairman
An accomplished IP lawyer, with over 30 years’ of experience. Bachelor of Science with a major in Economics (Hons: Chem) from Monash University, Certificate in IP Law from Queen Mary College, University of London, Masters of Enterprise from Melbourne University. Executive Manager of BD and Commercial at the CSIRO, having founded and led the management of CSIRO’s IP portfolio for over 10 years and managed the growth of the CSIRO equity portfolio for the last 5 years.
Director
Since 2021, Rod has served as the CEO of Investible VC. Previous roles held include CEO of Clime Investment Management Limited (ASX: CIW), Managing Director of Infocus Wealth Management Limited, CEO of environmental NGO Greening Australia Limited and Chief Operating Officer and alternate Managing Director of Australia’s largest retail stockbroker, Commonwealth Securities Limited (CommSec).
Director
An industry expert, with over 18 years experience working on large-scale, international applications. Ed is a co-founder of RatemyAgent (RMY:ASX) and served as the group's Chief Technical Officer between 2014 and 2022. Ed holds a Bachelor of Information Technology from Swinburne University of Technology and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Director
An accomplished finance and marketing executive with more than 20 years’ experience locally and internationally. Currently the Australasian CEO of global marketing services company, Wellcom Worldwide, having previously held the roles of Global CFO and Global COO. Is a Chartered Accountant, an Associate of The Chartered Governance Institute, and a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.