Michael Gale

Michael Gale is a tech entrepreneur turned investment banker and fund manager based in the Northern Rivers region of Australia, while also spending significant time in London and Abu Dhabi.1 Here are some key details about his professional background and current role:

Current Position

Michael Gale is the Chief Executive Officer of The Entrepreneurs Group Limited, which he describes as "the world's first capital platform to provide financial services to entrepreneurs across their entire growth journey".1 The company aims to streamline and compress the inefficiencies entrepreneurs face when dealing with various financial service providers.

Professional Experience

Entrepreneurial and Investment Background::

• Founder and CEO of First Penny Investments (2017-present), an advisory and investment firm focused on tech, agritech, Islamic Finance, agriculture, food processing, export, and industrial manufacturing.1
• Director at Intercontinental VC (2019-present).1
• Extensive experience in globalizing leading tech companies, including involvement with Macromedia, HAHT, F5, Akamai, and Apple.1

Previous Leadership Roles::

• CEO of Double Impact, Inc. (1993-2001)1
• CEO Asia Pacific for Haht Software (1997-2000)1
• CEO Asia Pacific for Macromedia (1989-1993)1

Expertise and Focus

Michael Gale specializes in:

• Technology entrepreneurship
• Investment banking
• Fund management
• International business expansion
• Advisory services for tech startups

His current work involves leveraging his extensive experience in the tech industry to support entrepreneurs and companies in their growth and globalization efforts.1

Global Perspective

With a career spanning multiple continents, including significant time in Silicon Valley, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, Michael Gale brings a global perspective to his current roles.1 This international experience informs his approach to supporting entrepreneurs and businesses in navigating global markets and partnerships.