Les Szekely

Les Szekely is a seasoned businessman, tax consulting expert, and investor with a wealth of experience in the financial industry.

His journey started during his university years where he ventured into entrepreneurship by successfully selling clothes at Paddys Market, which laid the foundation for his future endeavors.

Les later transitioned into academia, teaching commercial law at UNSW and Revenue law at Syd U before embarking on a prominent career in tax consulting.

With his extensive knowledge and expertise, Les became a partner at top firms like Horwaths and Deloitte, specializing in structuring transactions and providing strategic business advice.

Driven by his passion for business, Les delved into angel investing in 1999 and eventually shifted his focus entirely to angel and VC investment, where he has made significant contributions.

In 2014, he co-founded EVP, a VC funds manager now overseeing more than $130M of VC funds, and actively participates in mentoring startup founders and serving on various boards.

Les Szekely holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Tax Law/Taxation from the University of Sydney and a B.A. LL.B. in Arts/Law from the University of New South Wales, underlining his strong educational background.

Throughout his career, Les has held key positions in numerous organizations such as Chairman of the Board at Microequities Asset Management and Director at various startups, showcasing his diverse involvement in the business ecosystem.