Ethan Austin
InvestorFounder and GP at Outside VC
Los Angeles, California
Writes $200K – $300K checks · typically $25K
About
Ethan Austin, a former GiveForward founder with fintech, healthcare and social-impact experience, champions underestimated, nontraditional founders—outsiders and extreme personalities with non‑linear life paths.
Invests in
AI & Machine LearningConsumerDirect to ConsumerSaaS
Experience
- The Adecco GroupCandidate Experience Consultantcurrent2026 — presentBrisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Kinetic ITService Desk Technician2026Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Securitas AustraliaSecurity Officer2025Perth, Western Australia, Australia
- Australian ArmySurveillance Drone Operator2017 — 2023Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Education
- Curtin UniversityHealth Science2025 — 2026
- QUT (Queensland University of Technology)Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Systems2022 — 2025
- Aviation AustraliaCertificate III in Aviation
Skills & more
From Ethan's professional profile.
Deals · 6
VolterasSolo GP
via Outside VC · filed Mar 2025
DebbieSolo GP
via Outside VC
Star Kitchens GroupSolo GP
via Outside VC
Touch and Pay Technologies LimitedSolo GP
via Outside VC
WithbenjiSolo GP
via Outside VC
Zumma FinancialSolo GP
via Outside VC
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Colleagues at Outside VC
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Frequently asked questions
- Where does Ethan Austin work?
- Ethan Austin is Founder and GP at Outside VC.
- What does Ethan Austin invest in?
- Ethan Austin invests in AI & Machine Learning, Consumer, Direct to Consumer, SaaS.
- What check size does Ethan Austin write?
- Ethan Austin typically writes checks of $200K – $300K.
Same school
Also attended Curtin University38
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Also attended QUT (Queensland University of Technology)56
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Shared employers
Also worked at The Adecco Group14
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