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Caylie McDonald

Founder

Founder at BuildPass

Australia

FoundedBuildPass

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42 people in our graph share verified history with Caylie — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

John WarnerunlockedCaylie: together at Monash University (2020–2021)
Caylie: together at BuildPass
×3Caylie: together at Monash University
×4Caylie: together at frog

About

Caylie McDonald is Head of Operations at BuildPass, with responsibilities spanning people, finance, and operations. She also works as a startup advisor focused on operations, strategy, and AI, having launched US operations from the ground up, established global operating cadences, and led cross-functional teams across Australia and the US.

Founder at BuildPass

Intro paths

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In turn, Caylie can intro founders to BuildPass's investors below.

BuildPass's investors · 6

Carthona CapitalSydney · since 2024HorizonMiami Beach · since 2024Massive Tech VenturesSeattle · since 2024Mighty PartnersBondi Junction · $10M checksPreston-Werner VenturesSan Francisco Bay Area · $500K – $3M checks · since 2024Recursive VenturesSan Francisco · $100K – $1M checks · since 2024

Co-founders at BuildPass

MPMatt Perrott
Matt Perrott
AVAaron Vanston
Aaron Vanston

Experience

  1. FreelanceStartup Advisor | Operations, Strategy & AIcurrent2026 — present
  2. BuildPassHead of Operations 🇦🇺 🇺🇸2025 — 2026Melbourne, VIC
  3. BuildPassUS Founding Operations2025Austin, TX
  4. BuildPassFinance & Operations2025Melbourne, VIC
  5. frogManagement Consultant2024 — 2025
  6. ACCCMergers & Acquisitions Analyst2022 — 2024Melbourne, VIC
  7. ACCCParalegal2021 — 2022Melbourne, VIC
  8. Monash UniversityFundraising Officer2020 — 2021Melbourne, VIC
  9. Morgans Financial LimitedEquity Research Associate2019 — 2020Melbourne, VIC
  10. Vicinity CentresCorporate Receptionist2017 — 2019Chadstone Shopping Centre
  11. Vicinity CentresGuest Experience Representative2013 — 2017Chadstone Shopping Centre

Skills & more

Strategic PlanningLeadershipRelationship BuildingInterpersonal Skills1Creative Problem SolvingPublic SpeakingCommunicationTeamworkMultitaskingXeroMicrosoft OfficeHTML5
+12 moreAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorcssJavaScriptZoomGoogle SuiteYouTubePython (Programming Language)Visual Basic for Applications (VBA)EnglishStart-ups ManagementEarly-Stage Startups

Languages English · French · Spanish

  • 30X30 Start-Up Executive Program — Innovation Victoria

From Caylie's professional profile.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Caylie McDonald?
Caylie McDonald is Head of Operations at BuildPass, with responsibilities spanning people, finance, and operations. She also works as a startup advisor focused on operations, strategy, and AI, having launched US operations from the ground up, established global operating cadences, and led cross-functional teams across Australia and the US.
Where does Caylie McDonald work?
Caylie McDonald is Founder of BuildPass.
What companies did Caylie McDonald found?
Caylie McDonald founded BuildPass.
Where did Caylie McDonald go to school?
Caylie McDonald studied at Monash University (Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - LLB); Monash University (Bachelor of Commerce, Finance - B.Com); National Institute of Dramatic Art (Screen Actors Studio).

Founder mafias

Monash University mafia63

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Linus TalackoFounded Lyrebirdhealth +1Seb PooleBachelor of Laws (LLB)/Bachelor of CommerceFounded Modern +1Alexander ValenteBachelor of Laws (LL.B.)Founded Redactive +1Adam StoneBachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) with DistinctionFounded Speedlancer +1Pia ManciniM.A Asian StudiesFounded Opencollective +1Nicholas StoneBachelor of Business (Banking & Finance)Founded Bluestone Lane +1

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National Institute of Dramatic Art mafia2

Also came through, then founded or led a company.

Dan DraperCertificate in Television Presenting SkillsFounded cipherstash

Same school

Also attended Monash University209

John DysonInvestment Principal at Starfish VenturesDallies LimInvestor Relations Associate at Burda Principal InvestmentsVania Yobeli MeghanDirector, Investment Support at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Clarissa KartikaAssociate, Investment at Vertex Ventures Sea Management Pte. Ltd.Barry BrottCo-founder at Square Peg CapitalJustin LibermanCo-founder at Square Peg Capital

+ 203 more

Also attended National Institute of Dramatic Art1

Dan DraperFounder at cipherstash

Also attended Lauriston Girls'​ School5

JustineInvestment Professional at Skalata VenturesGabrielle MunzerPartner at Main Sequence VenturesXing ZhangChief of Staff at Acorn CapitalBella ActonCreative Director at AfterWork VenturesVerity FitzroyFounders Associate at Startmate Launch Club

Shared employers

Also worked at BuildPass2

Jonathan ChowPrincipal at Carthona CapitalMatt PerrottFounder at BuildPass

Also worked at frog14

Ethan ImbodenPartner at Tuesday CapitalNicolas TopuzSenior Associate at Supernova InvestYichu ZhangInvestor at ADB VenturesSimone CremoniniManaging Partner e Consigliere Esecutivo at Alkemia CapitalRio HodgesPartner at AntlerJoe McCannInvestor at Asymmetric

+ 8 more

Also worked at ACCC2

Sophie MaoHead of Legal at Our Innovation FundJeevika MakaniCo-Founder at Top Road

Also worked at Monash University37

Gordon RausserAdvisory Board Member at Rembrandt Venture PartnersJohn WarnerPresident & CEO, Technology Greenhouse at New Earth VenturesRyley LucasInvestment Team at Five V CapitalRebecca KannourakisFounder-in-residence at Tin Alley VenturesMax FedinChief Technology Officer at Cypher CapitalRick SquirePortfolio Manager (Materials) at Acorn Capital

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