MAD provides access to a global leadership network. Delivering a high-impact founder engagement.

We are partners, advisors, disruptors and accelerators - an experienced resource for guidance and execution.

We make things happen. We connect ideas with reality.

Extend your runway. Keep your equity. Scale up.
MAD’s investment thesis is to identify sustainable future-focused companies, primed for profit-driven hyper growth.

Mac has built high growth ventures in many markets. In roles as a founder, CFO and advisor, Mac has driven growth in ventures from idea to scale and led many strategic acquisitions and multi-million capital raising rounds. Mac’s unique combination of strategic financial and creative entrepreneurial insight is invaluable for high growth ventures.

Mark has 35+ years of entrepreneurial experience across dozens of industries, hyperscaling & selling a number of 8-figure businesses. This gives him a unique perspective, indispensable for entrepreneurs managing fast growth businesses. Mark loves working with inspirational & creative people that want to make a difference on the planet.

With over 25 years in strategy and leadership experience across three iconic organisations, Gary is sought by boards to build brands, restructure and turn around businesses. Mr Flowers has been integral in establishing brands on a global stage across Australia, New Zealand, Asia, Europe,Middle East and the USA.

Lindley is a specialist adviser in M&A, divestments, fund raising, strategic consulting and licensing for growth in public and private companies, undertaking corporate transactions as well as focusing on social impact work across the globe. Lindley holds a PhD in Philosophy as well as two undergraduate degrees and several post graduate qualifications. She is a Senior Fellow of FINSIA plus admitted to the Australian Business women’s Hall of Fame.

Craig has decades of experience, across 14 countries, building financial products, leading investment teams and managing billions of dollars. After 15 years at Macquarie Bank he now focusses on Social Impact investing and advising. He has advised and supported several impact investment funds and research foundations.

David Thomas is well known in the Australian financial services industry for his long term experience in the wealth management sector in London, Hong Kong and Sydney. Over the past 20 years, working in his own business, he has been involved in a wide range of financial services activities for Chinese, Asian and Australian based clients.

Trena is a highly accomplished global businesswoman and professional speaker who effortlessly transverses corporate and entrepreneurial communities transcontinental. A global citizen, Ms. Blair has lived and worked in Australia and the USA during her executive career, and since 2014 has focused on global expansion strategy development and execution.

Doug is an entrepreneur and creative with broad-ranging venture capital, marketing strategy and brand expertise developed in high-profile international ad agencies. In his career, he has launched and accelerated the momentum for some of the world’s largest technology, consumer and luxury brands. He founded the educational toy company Nukotoys, which won the Tesla Prize for tablet innovation.

As a pioneer into new forms of learning, Michelle helped found the field of professional coaching in Australia in 1997 and became a leading voice forging developmental and transformational coaching worldwide. She has co-authored two international handbooks on coaching, is featured in 20+ books and sought out by media as a leading voice in the field. She has coached thousands of individuals locally and internationally including several unicorn founders.

Dale is the author of 19 best-selling business books and the founder of Business Blueprint, an education company helping entrepreneurs build the business of their dreams. He has trained over 50,000 people and he has personally worked with over 2,500 businesses, across dozens of industries. Dale also launched Bizversity, the #1 ranked 'Business Growth' app in the AppStore and the winner of five awards.

Jane is a national multi award winning mortgage broker. She has worked with thousands of individuals and businesses and is passionate about helping people realise their financial freedom. Jane is the author of the highly acclaimed books, courses and podcasts. Jane brings a unique and creative perspective to business and is motivated to help other entrepreneurs create freedom and abundance in their lives.

Michelle has more than 25 years experience in marketing and communications, including several years specialising in event marketing for globally renowned speakers and thought leaders. She has developed a unique combination of skills and experience to help you leverage your content, communicate your message and reach your market.

Trent has had extensive experience in the United States (Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, New York) in legal and commercial roles, and as an investor, across the EMT sectors. He is also co-founder ofcentr.com with Chris Hemsworth and Quadrant Private Equity. Trent has deep involvement with several non-profit organisations including the US Development Board of the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute.

Adrienne is a brand strategist with extensive global creative experience in senior roles with leading international agencies. She has delivered significant strategic projects in 8 countries including: 100% Pure New Zealand, Nike China pre 2028 Olympics, Mastercard Priceless Beijing, Vodafone culture change in 5 countries. Guest lecturer at Peking University and the University of Hong Kong, she also contributed to global thought leadership for Interpublic Group and Weber Shandwick.