Fred Kimel, a seasoned entrepreneur with a background in finance and e-business, has made an impact in the Australian business scene. Kimel founded Handkrafted, a custom furniture marketplace that connects customers with local craftspeople. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Kimel worked in various capacities at Macquarie Group, where he honed the skills that would serve him well as a founder. He has also consulted for Kindling Group and Flaunter. Kimel was educated at the University of Technology, Sydney, where he studied finance and e-business.