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About
Grace Bird is Head of Atmosphere, Main Sequence's pre-seed fund for deep tech founders, where she invests in companies at the earliest stage, including those emerging from universities and research institutes. She previously led early stage deep tech investment at Breakthrough Victoria and spent nearly three years advising on innovation policy within the Victorian Government. Earlier in her career, she worked on spinouts, products, and programs within a corporate venture fund.
Experience
- Main SequenceHead of Atmosphere - Pre-Seed Fundcurrent2024 — presentMelbourne, VIC
- University of MelbourneInvestment Committee - Genesis Pre-Seed Fund2023 — 2024Melbourne, VIC
- Breakthrough VictoriaSenior Director, Venture Capital2023 — 2024Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Breakthrough VictoriaDirector, Early-stage investment2022 — 2023Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
- Victorian GovernmentInnovation Adviser - Minister for Innovation, Medical Research & the Digital Economy2019 — 2022Melbourne, Australia
- Australia PostInnovation Associate2016 — 2019Greater Melbourne Area
- Australia PostCorporate Partnerships Lead2015 — 2016
- Australia PostBrand and Marketing Communications Coordinator2015Melbourne, Australia
- Creative ActivationMarket Research Coordinator2014
Education
- Monash UniversityBachelor's Degree, Bachelor Business Marketing & Bachelor Business Management (General)2010 — 2014
- University of SussexMarketing, Business2011
Skills & more
Leadership17Motivated self-starter10Interpersonal Skill10Communication10Customer Service14Customer Support2Time Management4Cash Handling Experience3Computer Proficiency3Retail7Retail Sales2Result Oriented5
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Team-orientedMystery ShoppingAdministrationTeamworkBranding & IdentitySocial MediaElectronic MarketingDigital MarketingMicrosoft OfficeStakeholder ManagementSocial Media MarketingMarketing- VC Catalyst — Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship
From Grace's professional profile.
Colleagues at Main Sequence Ventures
Alejandra Romero
Associate at Main Sequence Ventures
Alezeia Brown
Investment Manager at Main Sequence Ventures
Alison Deans
Investment Committee at Main Sequence Ventures
Ben Hansky
Senior Legal Counsel at Main Sequence Ventures
Bill Bartee
Managing Partner at Main Sequence Ventures
Danielle Haj Moussa
Analyst at Main Sequence Ventures
Danielle Haj-Moussa
Associate at Main Sequence Ventures
Elaine Stead
Principal at Main Sequence Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Grace Bird work?
- Grace Bird is Head of Atmosphere Pre-seed Fund at Main Sequence Ventures.
Same school
Also attended Monash University114
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
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Also attended University of Sussex52
Hamish GarnettAssociate at Manta Ray VenturesMolly CookeTeam Assistant at NorthzoneJackson HeddyCFO at NorthzoneGeorgia AbbottAssociate Director at Marlin Equity PartnersSimon SegarsExecutive Advisor at Black Opal VenturesMehmet AkalinExperts | Venture Partner at 212
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Shared employers
Also worked at University of Melbourne45
Andrew LaiManaging Director - Boab AI at ArtesianCharlotte MoosExecutive Assistant at Giant LeapSimon GoldmanInvestor at AlbionVCRohanFund Manager at Skalata VenturesSpencer MaughanFounder and Managing Partner at DYDX CapitalElliott WhelanInvestment Team at Five V Capital
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