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221 people in our graph share verified history with Chris — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Jared FurutaniunlockedChris: together at Ortto (2023–2026)
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Co-founder at Ortto
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Ortto's investors · 7
Blackbird FoundrySydneyBlackbird VenturesSydney · $149K – $60M checksCamber PartnersNew York · $15M – $50M checksRealization Capital PartnersMenlo Park · $1M – $100M checksRembrandt Venture PartnersLaramieSalesforce VenturesSan Francisco · $5M – $50M checksSouthern Cross Venture PartnersNarrabeen · $1.3M – $6.6M checks
Co-founders at Ortto
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Michael SharkeyCo-founder
Experience
- CanvaEmployeecurrent2026 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- This Day in AI PodcastCo Hostcurrent2023 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- SimtheoryCo-founder and CTO2024 — 2026Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- OrttoCo-founder and CTO2011 — 2026Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Sharkey MediaCo-founder and CTO2007 — 2011Greater Sydney Area
- StayzCo-founder and CTO2001 — 2006Greater Sydney Area
Skills & more
Software Development7Software Project Management5Software Engineering5Programming5Online Marketing Analysis2Web Development13SEO6Online Marketing3HTML 56User Experience11User Interface Design2E-commerce8
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jQueryJavaScriptPHPStart-upsSaaSMySQLHTML5Software as a Service (SaaS)From Chris's professional profile.
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Chris Sharkey?
- Co-founder at Ortto
- Where does Chris Sharkey work?
- Chris Sharkey is Co-founder of Ortto.
- What companies did Chris Sharkey found?
- Chris Sharkey founded Ortto.
- Where did Chris Sharkey go to school?
- Chris Sharkey studied at University of Technology Sydney (Master of Software Engineering Management, Computer Software Engineering); Maitland Grossmann High School.
Founder mafias
University of Technology Sydney mafia72
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Luke FryerBachelor of Business Administration (BBA)Founded wagamama +1Matthias KnechtGraduate School of BusinessFounded Billie +1Godfrey DinhBachelor of Property Economics (1st Class Honours)Founded Downpayments +1Francis VierboomBachelorFounded Propeller Aero +1Glen RamersanFounded RoomMePeter HuynhFounded HarrisonAI
Same school
Also attended University of Technology Sydney198
Glen RamersanManaging Partner, Head of Indonesia at TNBAuraGarry VisontayPartner at Right Click CapitalMichelle SuttonFinancial Controller at Square Peg CapitalMonica DaggarOffice Manager at Square Peg CapitalBree FedeleHead of Marketing & Communications at AirTree VenturesDave ParfettOperating Principal at AirTree Ventures
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Shared employers
Also worked at Canva40
Byron DeeterPartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersMelanie PerkinsCo-founder & CEO of CanvaCliff ObrechtCo-founder & COO of CanvaCameron AdamsCo-founder & Chief Product Officer of CanvaJavier SolteroSenior Venture Partner at Felicis VenturesWesley ChanInvestor at Felicis Ventures
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