Path to a Billion-Dollar Fund | Dr. Michell Deaker | One Ventures

Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of Dr. Michelle Deaker on NiceTo's Startup Palette Show Live, proudly supported by Investment NSW, a trailblazing entrepreneur and venture capitalist. Growing up in a family of entrepreneurs, Michelle absorbed the values of hard work and risk-taking from a young age. Despite her academic pursuit in physics and chemistry, her entrepreneurial spirit led her to start multiple businesses during her university years. As the only woman on the Australian ultimate frisbee men's team, Michelle broke barriers and later pioneered Australia's fintech sector with Ecom Industries. Transitioning into venture capital, she founded OneVentures, growing it to over $1 billion in funds under management. Michelle discusses the challenges she faced as a female founder, her strategies for supporting startups, and her ongoing efforts to promote diversity in tech and investment. Don't miss this episode filled with insights and inspiration. Connect with Dr Michelle Deaker or One Ventures - Dr Michelle Deaker's LinkedIn: Learn more about Dr Deaker's background and role as Founding Partner & Managing Director. - OneVentures: Discover more about OneVentures, Australia's leading venture capital firm. - Women in Venture Capital (WinVC): Explore initiatives aimed at empowering women investors in the venture capital industry. #Entrepreneurship #VentureCapital #Fintech #WomenInTech #Inspiration #MichelleDeaker Proudly supported by Investment NSW NSW drives economic growth and prosperity for the people of NSW by bringing together business, government and priority markets to deliver on the government’s strategic priorities and boost the state’s innovation, industry, investment and trade. We do this by: ​- Growing a sustainable and resilient NSW economy​ - Stimulating the creation and growth of innovation-intensive businesses in target sectors - Leveraging our global network to showcase NSW in priority markets and help build export capability Also a huge thank you to Nakatomi The venture studio to help accelerate your ambitious ideas. x