🌱 Andrew Donald

Founder | Investor | Talent advisor

📍 Australia🔄 Updated September 2026💼 1 investments📅 5 years investing🗓 Last invested Mar 2021
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Mar 2021
Airtree is a venture capital firm backing Aussie and Kiwi founders, building the iconic technology companies of tomorrow. We’re powered by our network, dedicating extraordinary resources to help founders shortcut company-building firsts and accelerate their journey from idea to global household name. As one of the largest and most active early-stage investors in Australia and New Zealand, Airtree’s 100+ portfolio features the region’s breakout tech companies, including Canva, Go1, Employment Hero, Pet Circle, Immutable and Linktree.
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2024
Co-Founder
Mar 2024
Looking for Australias finest fractional leaders? You’ve found them. Weve handpicked our network of fractional leaders whove built and scaled go-to-market capabilities from the ground up at some of the most iconic companies globally. The shift towards an alternative leadership model is real. At Shepherd we’re helping to power it. That’s good news for startups: you get transformative leaders in a more flexible and cost-effective package. Shepherd grants your startup access to the execs you need, on terms that work for you, for the price of a graduate. If you’re ready to grow, we’re ready to help.
2022
Founder
Oct 2022
​We a​re a​ dynamic executive search partner dedicated to empowering founders and fuelling the growth of high-potential companies. Specialising in the technology sector, we understand the unique challenges faced by founders and offer tailored executive search solutions to help them build exceptional teams. With our extensive industry expertise, robust network, and proven methodologies, we identify top-tier executive talent that aligns with the vision and values of our clients. Through our unwavering support, we contribute to the success of founders, drive innovation, and shape the future of the tech ecosystem. Partner with Choice Ventures and let us propel your company to new heights. Offering... Executive Recruitment: Tap into our extensive network and let us surface exceptional builders and doers who will steer your startup towards the future it deserves, with the right skills and vision to make an impactful difference. Talent Strategies: Gain a competitive advantage that extends far into the future by partnering with us to develop dynamic recruitment frameworks that adapt to your evolving needs, ensuring you attract and retain top talent in a rapidly changing business landscape. Intros and Connections: Open the doors to an expansive and enriching network, connecting you with industry professionals who not only support your growth but also offer valuable insights and become trusted partners on your journey towards success.
2021
Investor
Mar 2021
Airtree is a venture capital firm backing Aussie and Kiwi founders, building the iconic technology companies of tomorrow. We’re powered by our network, dedicating extraordinary resources to help founders shortcut company-building firsts and accelerate their journey from idea to global household name. As one of the largest and most active early-stage investors in Australia and New Zealand, Airtree’s 100+ portfolio features the region’s breakout tech companies, including Canva, Go1, Employment Hero, Pet Circle, Immutable and Linktree.
2015
Founder
Sep 2015
We believe it’s not just WHAT you know, it’s WHO you know. We connect talent with innovative and inspiring career opportunities as Australias leading Technology, Digital, Go-To-Market and Executive Recruiter. 600+ businesses have partnered with us, receiving solutions for every stage of growth. In 2015 we imagined a business full of specialised recruiters, who genuinely care about their customers, united in their pursuit of delivering outcomes and amazing experiences. Today that’s our reality. We’ve built a business that is reliable and referred. A brand customers trust and rely on to deliver the talent they need, when they need it. Our Specialisations... Product & Design: * Product Management * Product Design * Product Engineering * UX, UI & CX Design * Leadership Marketing & Customer Success: * Digital Marketing * Growth Marketing * Product Marketing * Lifecycle Marketing * Customer Success * Customer Engineering * Leadership Software Engineering: * Software * Web * Mobile * Data * Embedded * QA & Automation * Leadership DevOps, Cloud & Infrastructure: * DevOps & Platform Engineers * Site Reliability Engineers * Cloud Engineers (Public, Private & Hybrid) * Infrastructure, Systems & Networking * Architecture Data: * Advanced Analytics & Insights (BI) * Artificial Intelligence * Machine Learning * Data Science * Data Engineering * Leadership Cyber Security: * Security Architecture * Security Engineering * Governance Risk & Compliance * Application Security * Offensive Security * SOC & Incident Response * Leadership Projects & Transformation: * Project/Program Management * Delivery Manager * Business Analysts * Scrum Masters * Agile Coaches * Leadership Enterprise Applications: * ERP * EPM/CPM * CRM * ECM * Leadership Great recruiting will always rely on human interactions and authentic connections. Whether we can help you today or not, we’ll stay in touch for the long term. Experience The Onset difference.
2011
Principal Consultant - IT at Charterhouse Partnership
Apr 2011
Charterhouse is a forward-thinking recruitment agency on a mission to expand the talent pool. Founded in Australia in 2003, we currently employ 180 staff in seven global locations: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Milton Keynes, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai. Our team of experienced recruiters have deep knowledge of their chosen fields and excel at interpreting current trends to map the best route forward. There’s no such thing as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach at Charterhouse. We build exceptional relationships with candidates and clients and adapt our solutions to meet their individual needs. We know that we have the ideas, insight and capability to expand the talent pool. And we know that we can provide a remarkable recruitment experience for all, now and in the future. By thinking big, we can achieve bigger. Together.