Anthony Russell

APAC Partnerships @ OpenAI

📍 Australia🔄 Updated September 2026💼 3 investments📅 11 years investing🗓 Last invested Sep 2021
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Board member, Investor
Sep 2021
Assaya is a medical technology company that is revolutionizing the way rapid diagnostics are conducted and interpreted. The companys flagship products, the iaX Universal Rapid Diagnostic Reader and LEIQA RDTs, offer a number of advantages over traditional rapid diagnostic tests, including: Universal compatibility: The iaX can reaprioritizing real-time reporting and accessibility, Assaya is redefining the way healthcare professionals and individuals access critical health information. The companys mission revolves around the development and implementation of RAPID (Reliable, Augmented, Practical, and Inexpensive Diagnostics) technology. This state-of-the-art diagnostic tool is designed to be adaptable and versatile, enabling its deployment in a wide array of settings, from well-equipped urban medical centers to underserved rural areas. This accessibility ensures that vital diagnostic services reach people who need them the most, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status. RAPID diagnostics ability to rapidly identify biomarkers and dangerous pathogens is a game-changer in healthcare. Quick detection and reporting enable healthcare professionals and individuals to make informed decisions about treatment and prevention strategies, ultimately reducing the spread of disease and improving overall public health. Assayas dedication to sustainability and ethical responsibility is evident in their efforts to minimize the environmental footprint of their diagnostic solutions. They actively work to ensure that their technologies and practices align with sustainable principles and that their products are accessible to all, regardless of income or location. This commitment to inclusivity helps bridge the gap between illness and wellness, empowering people worldwide to take charge of their health and well-being. Moreover, Assaya actively collaborates with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote the widespread adoption of their diagnostic solutions.
Board member and Investor
Aug 2021
Channlworks is redefining how organizations discover, onboard and grow their partner ecosystems. As the world’s first Alliance Intelligence Platform, we bring together the power of AI, data enrichment and automation to help companies build, manage and accelerate their channel and alliance strategies. Our platform goes beyond traditional PRM systems, integrating AI-driven partner discovery, collaborative management workflows and intelligent dashboards that turn every partner interaction into measurable growth. From identifying Ideal Partner Profiles to managing certifications, leads and MDF programs, Channlworks helps channel teams transform partner relationships into predictable, scalable revenue engines. At Channlworks, we believe that great partnerships are built on intelligence, not intuition. That’s why our Genie partner discovery engine, ChannlNotes and AI agent Dash bring visibility, context and speed to every stage of the partner lifecycle. Whether you’re a startup scaling alliances or a global enterprise managing thousands of partners, Channlworks makes partnership management frictionless, data-driven and future-ready. Organizations across cloud, SaaS and technology sectors trust Channlworks to power their alliance ecosystems, driving faster go-to-market execution and higher partner ROI. Discover. Manage. Grow. Intelligently. Learn more at www.channlworks.ai
Co-Founder, Investor & Advisor
Jan 2015
Cloud Academy is the smartest way to close tech skill gaps, providing the only AI-assisted training solution that enables relevant, personalized upskilling at scale. Through hands-on labs, enterprise-grade customization, and skill-based analytics, our customers achieve up to 7x greater training completion than traditional e-learning. Customers trust Cloud Academy to deliver battle-proven training and certification prep on leading clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, Alibaba), essential methodologies needed to operate on and between clouds (DevOps, FinOps, security), and capabilities that are unlocked by the cloud (AI, machine learning, data analytics). Cloud Academy is committed to equipping people around the world with proven cloud, digital, and tech skills that unlock innovation and generate value. To learn more about how we partner with companies to assess, train, and validate job-ready skills, visit CloudAcademy.com.
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2025
APAC Director of Partnerships
Aug 2025
OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core. OpenAI is dedicated to putting that alignment of interests first — ahead of profit. To achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. Our investment in diversity, equity, and inclusion is ongoing, executed through a wide range of initiatives, and championed and supported by leadership. At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology.
2021
Board member, Investor
Sep 2021
Assaya is a medical technology company that is revolutionizing the way rapid diagnostics are conducted and interpreted. The companys flagship products, the iaX Universal Rapid Diagnostic Reader and LEIQA RDTs, offer a number of advantages over traditional rapid diagnostic tests, including: Universal compatibility: The iaX can reaprioritizing real-time reporting and accessibility, Assaya is redefining the way healthcare professionals and individuals access critical health information. The companys mission revolves around the development and implementation of RAPID (Reliable, Augmented, Practical, and Inexpensive Diagnostics) technology. This state-of-the-art diagnostic tool is designed to be adaptable and versatile, enabling its deployment in a wide array of settings, from well-equipped urban medical centers to underserved rural areas. This accessibility ensures that vital diagnostic services reach people who need them the most, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status. RAPID diagnostics ability to rapidly identify biomarkers and dangerous pathogens is a game-changer in healthcare. Quick detection and reporting enable healthcare professionals and individuals to make informed decisions about treatment and prevention strategies, ultimately reducing the spread of disease and improving overall public health. Assayas dedication to sustainability and ethical responsibility is evident in their efforts to minimize the environmental footprint of their diagnostic solutions. They actively work to ensure that their technologies and practices align with sustainable principles and that their products are accessible to all, regardless of income or location. This commitment to inclusivity helps bridge the gap between illness and wellness, empowering people worldwide to take charge of their health and well-being. Moreover, Assaya actively collaborates with governments, NGOs, and other organizations to promote the widespread adoption of their diagnostic solutions.
Board member and Investor
Aug 2021
Channlworks is redefining how organizations discover, onboard and grow their partner ecosystems. As the world’s first Alliance Intelligence Platform, we bring together the power of AI, data enrichment and automation to help companies build, manage and accelerate their channel and alliance strategies. Our platform goes beyond traditional PRM systems, integrating AI-driven partner discovery, collaborative management workflows and intelligent dashboards that turn every partner interaction into measurable growth. From identifying Ideal Partner Profiles to managing certifications, leads and MDF programs, Channlworks helps channel teams transform partner relationships into predictable, scalable revenue engines. At Channlworks, we believe that great partnerships are built on intelligence, not intuition. That’s why our Genie partner discovery engine, ChannlNotes and AI agent Dash bring visibility, context and speed to every stage of the partner lifecycle. Whether you’re a startup scaling alliances or a global enterprise managing thousands of partners, Channlworks makes partnership management frictionless, data-driven and future-ready. Organizations across cloud, SaaS and technology sectors trust Channlworks to power their alliance ecosystems, driving faster go-to-market execution and higher partner ROI. Discover. Manage. Grow. Intelligently. Learn more at www.channlworks.ai
2016
APAC Head of Channel Partnerships - Workplace by Facebook
Dec 2016
Metas mission is to build the future of human connection and the technology that makes it possible. Our technologies help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To help create a safe and respectful online space, we encourage constructive conversations on this page. Please note the following: • Start with an open mind. Whether you agree or disagree, engage with empathy. • Comments violating our Community Standards will be removed or hidden. Please treat everybody with respect. • Keep it constructive. Use your interactions here to learn about and grow your understanding of others. • Our moderators are here to uphold these guidelines for the benefit of everyone, every day. • If you are seeking support for issues related to your Facebook account, please reference our Help Center (https://www.facebook.com/help) or Help Community (https://www.facebook.com/help/community). For a full listing of our jobs, visit https://www.metacareers.com
2015
Co-Founder, Investor & Advisor
Jan 2015
Cloud Academy is the smartest way to close tech skill gaps, providing the only AI-assisted training solution that enables relevant, personalized upskilling at scale. Through hands-on labs, enterprise-grade customization, and skill-based analytics, our customers achieve up to 7x greater training completion than traditional e-learning. Customers trust Cloud Academy to deliver battle-proven training and certification prep on leading clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle, Alibaba), essential methodologies needed to operate on and between clouds (DevOps, FinOps, security), and capabilities that are unlocked by the cloud (AI, machine learning, data analytics). Cloud Academy is committed to equipping people around the world with proven cloud, digital, and tech skills that unlock innovation and generate value. To learn more about how we partner with companies to assess, train, and validate job-ready skills, visit CloudAcademy.com.
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