Daniel Petre AO
InvestorCo-founder and Partner Emeritus at AirTree Ventures
North Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Writes $60K – $7M checks
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About
Co-founder of AirTree Ventures who joined in 2014 and holds the title of Partner Emeritus. He has decades of experience running technology companies, has helped more than 50 founding teams over 20 years, and has advised the government on technology policy. He is particularly interested in the potential of AI and machine learning to transform healthcare diagnosis.
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Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Experience
- StartGivingFoundercurrent2021 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Vera LivingChairperson of the Boardcurrent2021 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- University of New South WalesAdjunct Professorcurrent2013 — presentUNSW Randwick
- University of New South WalesMember - Advisory Council, UNSW Centre for Social Impact (CSI)current2009 — present
- The Petre FoundationTrusteecurrent1999 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- National Reconstruction Fund CorporationBoard Member2023 — 2026Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
- MetaOptima Technology Inc.Chairperson of the Board2016 — 2023Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- AirTree VenturesPartner Emeritus and Co-Founder2014 — 2021Greater Sydney Area
- Oneview HealthcareMember of the Board2013 — 2019
- Department of Industry, Innovation and ScienceBoard Member2016 — 2018
- Sydney Theatre CompanyBoard Director2013 — 2018Sydney
- Smart SparrowBoard Director2014 — 2016Greater Sydney Area
- UNSW Business SchoolMember - Advisory Council2013 — 2016
- Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchBoard Director2011 — 2016
- HRXBoard Director2005 — 2014
- netus pty ltdExecutive Chairman2006 — 2013
- The Sydney Childrens"s Hospital Network (Randwick and Westmead)Member - Governing Council2010 — 2012
- Nine Entertainment Co.Board Director2011 — 2012
- The Childrens' Hospital at WestmeadMember - Research Council - KRI2005 — 2012
- Sustainable LeadershipOwner2003 — 2004
- eCorpFounding Chairman1997 — 2001
- PBL MediaBoard Member1997 — 2001Greater Sydney Area
- ninemsnFounding Chairman, Board Member1998 — 2001
- MicrosoftVice President/Managing Director1988 — 1996
- NEC Information Systems AustraliaNational Marketing Manager1984 — 1988
- BurroughsProduct Manager1981 — 1984
Skills & more
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New Business DevelopmentMarketing StrategyResearchMergers & AcquisitionsBusiness PlanningManagement ConsultingStrategic PartnershipsEntrepreneurshipBusiness DevelopmentDigital StrategyExecutive CoachingBudgetsFrom Daniel's professional profile.
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Daniel Petre AO?
- Co-founder of AirTree Ventures who joined in 2014 and holds the title of Partner Emeritus. He has decades of experience running technology companies, has helped more than 50 founding teams over 20 years, and has advised the government on technology policy. He is particularly interested in the potential of AI and machine learning to transform healthcare diagnosis.
- Where does Daniel Petre AO work?
- Daniel Petre AO is Co-founder and Partner Emeritus at AirTree Ventures.
- What does Daniel Petre AO invest in?
- Daniel Petre AO invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
- What check size does Daniel Petre AO write?
- Daniel Petre AO typically writes checks of $60K – $7M.
- What companies has Daniel Petre AO invested in?
- Investments tracked here include Avoca Systems.
- Where did Daniel Petre AO go to school?
- Daniel Petre AO studied at UNSW (Hon.DBus); University of Sydney (MBA, Finance/Management); UNSW (BSc, Computer Science /Statistics).
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Also attended Australian Institute of Company Directors233
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Shared employers
Also worked at netus pty ltd2
Also worked at Nine Entertainment Co.13
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Also worked at eCorp2
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