Phaedon Stough
InvestorCEO/Co-Founder at Innovation Bay (Horizon) · Director; Cofounder & CEO, Innovation Bay at Enterprize Incubator · Operations at Tidal Ventures
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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About
Phaedon Stough is CEO and Co-Founder of Innovation Bay, Australia's longest-running network for tech founders and investors. With over 20 years in Australia's tech startup ecosystem as a founder, operator, and investor, he works with founders on scaling strategies and market expansion into the US and European markets, leveraging networks across Australian, San Francisco, and European venture communities. Stough maintains an active investment portfolio and provides mentorship on go-to-market strategy, investor introductions, and hiring decisions.
Experience
- Innovation BayCEO/Co-Foundercurrent2003 — presentTasmania, Australia
- Tidal VenturesTidal Expertcurrent2025 — presentHobart, Tasmania, Australia
- Enterprize TasmaniaBoard Membercurrent2025 — present
- InnovationbayFoundercurrent2004 — present
- Tasmanian University Student AssociationBoard Member2025 — 2026Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- BarajaTalent Advisor2018 — 2025Sydney, Australia
- BarajaAdvisor2018 — 2022Sydney, Australia
- Migrant Resource Centre TasmaniaBoard Member2021 — 2022Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
- Q-CTRLAdvisor2019 — 2021Sydney, Australia
- Blackbird VenturesInvestor2013 — 2017Sydney, Australia
- StartmateInvestor and Mentor2013 — 2017Sydney, Australia
- MitchelLake ConsultingNon Exec Director2017
- MitchelLake GroupFounder2001 — 2017San Francisco Bay Area
- BiteableInvestor2016 — 2017Hobart Tasmania
- DeckStreamAdvisor2013 — 2014San Francisco Bay Area
- PollenizerChairman2008 — 2011
- GenosFounder2002 — 2005
- Nicholson InternationalConsultant1999 — 2001
- Mills HardingConsultant2000 — 2001
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Phaedon Stough?
- Phaedon Stough is CEO and Co-Founder of Innovation Bay, Australia's longest-running network for tech founders and investors. With over 20 years in Australia's tech startup ecosystem as a founder, operator, and investor, he works with founders on scaling strategies and market expansion into the US and European markets, leveraging networks across Australian, San Francisco, and European venture communities. Stough maintains an active investment portfolio and provides mentorship on go-to-market strategy, investor introductions, and hiring decisions.
- Where does Phaedon Stough work?
- Phaedon Stough is CEO/Co-Founder at Innovation Bay (Horizon).
- Where did Phaedon Stough go to school?
- Phaedon Stough studied at Flinders University (Honours Degree, Chinese Politics); University of Tasmania (Bachelor of Arts, Politics).
Same school
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Also attended University of Tasmania18
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