Romilly Blackburn
InvestorFounderProduct at Tidal Ventures · Founder at Operata
Greater Melbourne Area
FoundedOperata
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About
Romilly Blackburn is co-founder and CEO of Operata, a CX observability platform serving enterprises across pharma, software, healthcare, financial services, industrials, energy, and government sectors. With over 20 years of experience building and leading software companies, Blackburn has held CEO, COO, CMO, and CPO roles, including prior positions as CMO and CPO at Smooch.io (acquired by Zendesk) and co-founder and COO at Whispir (ASX:WSP). Blackburn is also an active early-stage investor through Founderfounder, which he established in 2016 to invest in software and AI startups.
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Experience
- OperataCo-founder & CEOcurrent2018 — presentGreater Melbourne Area
- FounderfounderFounder & Investorcurrent2016 — presentMelbourne, Australia
- PLATTAR - The 3D & AR Platform For Product ExperiencesAdvisor2017 — 2020Melbourne, Australia
- MilanoteAdvisor2016 — 2020Melbourne, Australia
- Smooch.ioCMO & CPO2016 — 2018Montreal, Canada Area
- WhispirCo-founder & COO2001 — 2016Melbourne, Australia
- AirportCo-founder & Partner1999 — 2001Melbourne, Australia
- Bates SmartDesign Architect1999 — 2000Melbourne, Australia
- Woods BagotDesign Architect1997 — 1999Melbourne, Australia
- Nigel Cook ArchitectsArchitect1996 — 1997Auckland, New Zealand
Skills & more
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Mobile DevicesCommercial ManagementSoftware DesignNew VenturesProject DeliveryProject ManagementEntrepreneurshipProduct Design and InnovationLanguages English · Maori
- Registered Architect — Architects Registration Board of Victoria
- MAICD — Australian Institute of Company Directors
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Romilly Blackburn?
- Romilly Blackburn is co-founder and CEO of Operata, a CX observability platform serving enterprises across pharma, software, healthcare, financial services, industrials, energy, and government sectors. With over 20 years of experience building and leading software companies, Blackburn has held CEO, COO, CMO, and CPO roles, including prior positions as CMO and CPO at Smooch.io (acquired by Zendesk) and co-founder and COO at Whispir (ASX:WSP). Blackburn is also an active early-stage investor through Founderfounder, which he established in 2016 to invest in software and AI startups.
- Where does Romilly Blackburn work?
- Romilly Blackburn is Founder of Operata and Product at Tidal Ventures.
- What companies did Romilly Blackburn found?
- Romilly Blackburn founded Operata.
- Where did Romilly Blackburn go to school?
- Romilly Blackburn studied at University of Auckland (BArch (Hons), Architecture); University of Auckland (BAS, Architecture).
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