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Sofia Echesortu

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Portfolio Program Lead at Blackbird Foundry

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

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About

Sofia Echesortu is the Portfolio Program Lead at Blackbird Ventures, where she coordinates and produces events across Australia's startup ecosystem, including founder dinners, retreats, workshops, and larger gatherings, with more than 100 events planned for the year. She is also the founder of Atlas Outdoor Club, an agency that designs outdoor experiences, offsite retreats, and activations for communities and brands. Her background includes work in design and event production.

Experience

  1. BlackbirdPortfolio Program Leadcurrent2025 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
  2. BlackbirdEvent Coordinator2024 — 2025Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  3. Atlas Outdoor ClubFoundercurrent2024 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
  4. Atlas Design StudioDesign Strategistcurrent2024 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
  5. UNSWCasual Academic2020 — 2024Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  6. UNSWEntrepreneurship Support Officer2019 — 2021Greater Sydney Area
  7. University of Technology SydneyAcademic Tutor2024Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  8. Greenshoot ConsultingSenior Design Strategist2021 — 2024Australia
  9. The Local ProjectVisual Communication Designer2021Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  10. REDRUM FILMS (UK) LIMITEDAssistant Art Director2017Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area

Skills & more

Experience Design1Community BuildingCuratingTeachingCritical ThinkingStrategic Creative DevelopmentEvent ManagementPhotographyOutdoor RecreationOutdoor SpacesDesign ManagementWorkshop Facilitation
+12 moreCuratorial ProjectsEvent ProductionCulture ChangeUrban DesignDesign StrategyStrategic DesignCreative Concept DesignCommunity EngagementDesignAdobe IllustratorFacilitationDesign Thinking

Languages English · French · Spanish

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Who is Sofia Echesortu?
Sofia Echesortu is the Portfolio Program Lead at Blackbird Ventures, where she coordinates and produces events across Australia's startup ecosystem, including founder dinners, retreats, workshops, and larger gatherings, with more than 100 events planned for the year. She is also the founder of Atlas Outdoor Club, an agency that designs outdoor experiences, offsite retreats, and activations for communities and brands. Her background includes work in design and event production.
Where does Sofia Echesortu work?
Sofia Echesortu is Portfolio Program Lead at Blackbird Foundry.
Where did Sofia Echesortu go to school?
Sofia Echesortu studied at UNSW (Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Design (Honours), Spatial Design, Graphic Design and International Business); St Catherines Moorlands.

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