Where does Thomas Derricot-Yap work?

Thomas Derricot-Yap is Community Manager (ADA) at UNSW Founders 10x.

Where did Thomas Derricot-Yap go to school?

Thomas Derricot-Yap studied at University of Newcastle (Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management & Sustainability); Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (Bachelor of International Studies, In-Country Study - Chile); University of Technology Sydney (Bachelor of International Studies, Spanish Language and Culture).

Thomas Derricot-Yap

Investor

Community Manager (ADA) at UNSW Founders 10x

Greater Sydney Area

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288 people in our graph share verified history with Thomas — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Ilan CedillosunlockedThomas: together at The Santiago Times (2009)

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Thomas: together at The Santiago Times

About

Thomas Derricot-Yap is a communications and content strategist who has held roles across journalism, PR, content marketing, and stakeholder engagement at ASX-listed companies, fintech platforms, and startup organizations. He co-authored the 2025 bestselling book "Riding the Unicorn" and has served as a startup coach at UNSW Founders, while previously building content operations at Pearler and leading communications efforts during Mad Paws' ASX listing. His earlier career included work as a journalist at the Santiago Times in Chile and launching Catmosphere Sydney, a cat cafe that raised $40,000 in crowdfunding and secured media coverage across over 70 outlets.

Experience

Riding the UnicornCo-Author of Riding the Unicorn | Wiley Publishingcurrent2025 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
UNSW FoundersCommunity Managercurrent2025 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
pearlerHead of Content2024 — 2025Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
pearlerContent & Community Manager2021 — 2024Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mad PawsSenior Communications & Content Manager2021Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Mad PawsMarketing Manager - Communications, Content, PR & Community2018 — 2021Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia
The Ducky MafiaContent & Communications Specialist2014 — 2018Sydney Area, Australia
Catmosphere Cat CaféCo-Founder & Managing Director, Sydney2015 — 2017Surry Hills, New South Wales
The College of Law AustraliaCommunications & Editorial Manager2015 — 2017Greater Sydney Area
Engineers MediaJournalist2010 — 2013Greater Sydney Area
The Santiago TimesJournalist2009 — 2010Valparaiso, Chile
University of Technology SydneyMarketing Representative2007 — 2009
Corporate Focus Management ConsultancyAdministrative Assistant2007 — 2008

Skills & more

Microsoft OfficeGoogle AnalyticsSkilled Multi-tasker2Organization Skills2External Communications2Digital CommunicationCommunications StrategyCommunications PlanningStakeholder ManagementJournalism15Copywriting16Social Media15

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Copy EditingEditingMarketingPress ReleasesSocial Media MarketingMedia RelationsCreative WritingPublic RelationsCorporate CommunicationsMarketing StrategyOnline PublishingStrategic Communications

Languages English · Spanish

Data Visualization for Marketers — LinkedIn
Entrepreneurship Foundations — LinkedIn
Google Universal Analytics Essential Training (2020) — LinkedIn
Marketing Tools: SEO — LinkedIn
Digital Marketing Foundations — LinkedIn

From Thomas's professional profile.

Colleagues at UNSW Founders 10x

Celine Olarte

Program Coordinator at UNSW Founders 10x

Cydonie Greenway

Program Manager (Health 10x) at UNSW Founders 10x

David Burt

Director of Entrepreneurship at UNSW Founders 10x

Dina Titkova

Senior Manager (Startup Programs & Partnerships) at UNSW Founders 10x

Eleni Assargiotis

Program Manager (Climate 10x) at UNSW Founders 10x

Georgia Lyons

Program Manager (Peter Farrell Cup) at UNSW Founders 10x

Hamish McFarlane

Makerspace Coordinator (MCIC) at UNSW Founders 10x

Joseph Po

Program Manager (Health 10x) at UNSW Founders 10x

Frequently asked questions

Who is Thomas Derricot-Yap?: Thomas Derricot-Yap is a communications and content strategist who has held roles across journalism, PR, content marketing, and stakeholder engagement at ASX-listed companies, fintech platforms, and startup organizations. He co-authored the 2025 bestselling book "Riding the Unicorn" and has served as a startup coach at UNSW Founders, while previously building content operations at Pearler and leading communications efforts during Mad Paws' ASX listing. His earlier career included work as a journalist at the Santiago Times in Chile and launching Catmosphere Sydney, a cat cafe that raised $40,000 in crowdfunding and secured media coverage across over 70 outlets.
Where does Thomas Derricot-Yap work?: Thomas Derricot-Yap is Community Manager (ADA) at UNSW Founders 10x.
Where did Thomas Derricot-Yap go to school?: Thomas Derricot-Yap studied at University of Newcastle (Graduate Certificate in Environmental Management & Sustainability); Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (Bachelor of International Studies, In-Country Study - Chile); University of Technology Sydney (Bachelor of International Studies, Spanish Language and Culture).

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Also attended Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez65

Simon WoutersInvestment Manager at Capricorn Venture Partners Hamlet YousefManaging Partner at IronGate Capital Advisors Jamie RiggsCo-Founder and General Partner at Driven Macarena LiuCo-Founder and General Partner at Driven Manuel RodríguezVenture Partner at Driven Javier PedralsPrincipal at Fen Ventures

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Also attended University of Technology Sydney179

Tom HodgesPartner & co-Head of Private Equity Strategy at Generation Investment Management Björn StrömInvestor at EQT Ventures Glen RamersanManaging Partner, Head of Indonesia at TNBAura Garry VisontayPartner at Right Click Capital Michelle SuttonFinancial Controller at Square Peg Capital Monica DaggarOffice Manager at Square Peg Capital

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Shared employers

Also worked at UNSW Founders17

Trevor FolsomInvestible Co-Founder and Chair at Investible Climate Tech Fund Jason WhitfieldInvestment Manager at Main Sequence Ventures Dina TitkovaSenior Manager (Startup Programs & Partnerships) at UNSW Founders 10x Nina JuhlSenior Manager (Curiosity Programs & MCIC) at UNSW Founders 10x Celine OlarteProgram Coordinator at UNSW Founders 10x Mariana Luis-Castillo PatronCommunity Manager at UNSW Founders 10x

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Also worked at Mad Paws2

Mike HillManaging Director & Chief Investment Officer at Bombora Tim FungFounder at Airtasker

Also worked at University of Technology Sydney23

Benjamin ChongPartner at Right Click Capital Chris BorrettInvestment Director at Mercia Ventures Emmanuel HartInvestment Team at Five V Capital Henry CameronAssociate at Roc Partners James BakerAssociate at Neu Capital Alex MahoneyInvestment Analyst at UniSeed Pty Ltd.

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