AfterWork Ventures
Michael Goldstein is an experienced professional in sports marketing and event management, currently serving as Partnerships Manager for the New Zealand Open since June 2023. As Managing Director and Founder of The Clubhouse Ltd since January 2011, Michael has overseen a major events and consulting business with a focus on the golf and tourism industries. Previous leadership roles include Chief Executive Officer of Rally New Zealand 2020 Ltd, where Michael successfully led the return of the FIA World Rally Championship to New Zealand in 2022, and CEO/Tournament Director for the inaugural LPGA sanctioned golf tournament in New Zealand. Additionally, Michael has a background in business development with Infinite Ideas International and served in various roles at the New Zealand Open, including Marketing & Operations Manager. Michael's educational background includes a dual degree in Law and Finance from the University of Canterbury.
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AfterWork Ventures
We are a community-powered, industry agnostic VC fund investing in Australian and New Zealand based startups that have $100m+ revenue ambition. We invest at the earliest stages, once you’re ready to turn “after work” into “work”. Our investment process is imbued with a deep respect for founders’ time, intel, and courage. Founders are frequently subject to hellish, drawn-out due diligence processes, only to be unceremoniously knocked back despite their best efforts. We made a commitment to turn up for founders, and have designed a highly transparent process which adds value at every step. Our community is rallied around a shared goal: to invest in the next generation of Australia and New Zealand startups at the very earliest stage, and then support them on their long and arduous journey from improbability to outlier success. Our hivemind is our bedrock and our edge.