Rebecca Schot-Guppy is the Director of Investment Leverage and Portfolio Management at IAG Firemark Ventures. Previously, Rebecca was the CEO of FinTech Australia, where she made a significant impact on the ecosystem. Prior to Fintech Australia, she worked as a Community Manager at Stone & Chalk. Rebecca found her way into the world of venture through her background in law and biomed. She is a passionate and knowledgeable member of the startup ecosystem with many insights to share.
Ian & Rebecca discuss…- Rebecca’s path into the startup world- Why Rebecca chose to work on the venture side of the startup ecosystem- Rebecca’s role and impact at FinTech Australia- Australia as a Fintech powerhouse- IAG Firemark Venture’s thematic investments- The growth of the the VC sector in Australia- The Firemark Collective and its teams..and more!
Quickfire Recommendations- Book: Jerusalem: A Cookbook by Sami Tamimi and Yotam Ottolenghi- Podcast: 7am Podcast- News Source: AFR & The Guardian- App: Superhero- Productivity Tool: Asana- Favourite Tech CEO: Katherine McConnell - Brighte- Favourite TV show: Sports- Ted Talk Topic: Female leadership.

<div>Rebecca Schot-Guppy is the Director of Investment Leverage and Portfolio Management at IAG Firemark Ventures. Previously, Rebecca was the CEO of FinTech Australia, where she made a significant impact on the ecosystem. Prior to Fintech Australia, she worked as a Community Manager at Stone &amp; Chalk. Rebecca found her way into the world of venture through her background in law and biomed. She is a passionate and knowledgeable member of the startup ecosystem with many insights to share.</div><div><br></div><div>Ian &amp; Rebecca discuss…</div><div>- Rebecca’s path into the startup world</div><div>- Why Rebecca chose to work on the venture side of the startup ecosystem</div><div>- Rebecca’s role and impact at FinTech Australia</div><div>- Australia as a Fintech powerhouse</div><div>- IAG Firemark Venture’s thematic investments</div><div>- The growth of the the VC sector in Australia</div><div>- The Firemark Collective and its teams</div><div>..and more!</div><div><br></div><div>Quickfire Recommendations</div><div>- Book: Jerusalem: A Cookbook by Sami Tamimi and Yotam Ottolenghi</div><div>- Podcast: 7am Podcast</div><div>- News Source: AFR &amp; The Guardian</div><div>- App: Superhero</div><div>- Productivity Tool: Asana</div><div>- Favourite Tech CEO: Katherine McConnell - Brighte</div><div>- Favourite TV show: Sports</div><div>- Ted Talk Topic: Female leadership.</div>

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<p>The Australian and New Zealand startup ecosystem is burgeoning, exciting and filled with some of the most fascinating minds on the planet, all driven by a passion to make a positive and lasting impact. Open The Pod Bay Doors invites some of the brightest minds in the industry for deep conversations and awe-inspiring insights from their captivating journeys. Lend us your ears to gain some fresh knowledge and broaden your insights. Brought to you weekly by Innovation Bay. </p>

Rebecca Schot-Guppy is the Director of Investment Leverage and Portfolio Management at IAG Firemark Ventures. Previously, Rebecca was...

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