James Tynan

James Tynan is a Principal at Square Peg, focusing on empowering exceptional founders in Australia, Israel, and South-East Asia. He previously led Startmate, Australia's prominent startup network, as CEO, and now serves as a Partner, investing in and supporting 20-30 early-stage companies annually. Tynan also oversees the Startmate Fellowship program, extending network benefits to individuals' careers. Prior to his current roles, he played a significant part in scaling Khan Academy in the US from a YouTube sensation to a global ed-tech leader. As VP of Strategy and Ops, he crafted business development and marketing functions while managing the Educator/Classroom segment.

With a diverse educational background, James Tynan holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a Bachelor of Arts (Media Arts & Production) from the University of Technology, Sydney, where he achieved the prestigious University Medal. His expertise spans intellectual property law and media arts, offering a unique perspective in his professional endeavors.

Throughout his career, Tynan has held key positions at renowned organizations, including Square Peg, Startmate, Khan Academy, Purpose PBC, McKinsey & Company, and Children's Hospital Westmead. He also co-founded Tiny Green Gorilla, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and multifaceted skill set.