“We felt like we had no option but to start Pitchblak to solve this problem."

Big Idea. Try. Fail. Repeat.

Unfortunately, this is the typical path of an entrepreneur… we know because our journey was exactly like it. We failed so many times, learning things the hard way, before eventually building some great companies.

Failing sucks! It damages your relationships, your bank account and your overall mindset.

We don’t encourage children to crash cars to figure out how to drive. And doctors don’t improvise while learning how to perform surgery.

So why do entrepreneurs learn about startups by failing them? We felt like we had no option but to start Pitchblak to solve this problem.

Our 9 commandments.

(What we stand for and what we can’t stand)

Our work is our play.

We enjoy Mondays just as much as Fridays. It’s 100% possible to absolutely love what you! The majority of your life is spent at work. Luckily though, you get to decide what ‘work’ is.

10x your vision.

We push ourselves to think crazy big and we understand that delusion is only useful when coupled with relentless execution.

If it's not a f**k yeah, it's a no.

We don’t struggle to make decisions because we only choose to pursue what feels like an astounding F**k Yes!

"We.. are...Fammmilyyy".

The biggest human needs are love and belonging, so we believe this shouldn’t only occur in our close friendships and romantic relationships. *Cue Sister Sledge*.

Learn curiously, then teach.

We are constantly thirsty to learn. We push ourselves to become the best in the world at what we do, and we share everything we learn along the way to help others with in their journey!

Step by step.

The biggest barrier to success is your own mind. The sooner you realise that every successful person in the world started-off having no idea what the f**k they were doing, the sooner you’ll believe you’re just as likely to win as them.

Hugs not handshakes.

Let’s be real... handshakes are super awkward and outdated. What about left-handed people? Or people with sweaty palms? Bonus points if you hug us when you first meet us.

Practice what you preach.

We spent years making mistakes and learning from the highs and lows before we felt comfortable helping other entrepreneurs. It’s crazy how many ‘coaches’ have no real runs on the board. Ughhh gross, now we have a bad taste in our mouth from saying “coach”.

Start a cult.

We know what you’re thinking, ***scary word***, but before you spit out your Kool-Aid, think about it for a second. Companies don’t survive that long, though religions, movements, cults manage to create impact for hundreds or thousands of years. So don’t start a business. Start a cult.

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The team supporting you.

Adrian Osman

Co-Founder & CEO

Likes: Pondering if he likes Phó or Ramen more, listening to loud live music, helping people to help themselves, making 80s pop tunes, day drinking.

Dislikes: Negativity, when people put the toilet roll the wrong way round, liquorice, house parties when he knows less than 80% of the attendees, the feeling of dry sand on his feet.

Kimberly Teo

Co-Founder & Ventures

Likes: The first sip of everyone else’s beer, dancing until her calves are sore, curious people who just get shit done, podcasts, lots and lots of hugs.

Dislikes: Instagram's pretentiousness, mushy food (mashed potato, peas, overripe bananas), ungratefulness, burnt soy milk in her coffee, pity parties (get over it).

Campbell Walshe

Partner

Likes: 90's punk music, the study of religion, historical fiction, starting conversations with strangers, live music and comedy, the feeling of salt water on my face.

Dislikes: Possums, hypocrisy, overcooked eggs, reality medical shows, pessimism.

Anaïs Lesage

Creative Director

Likes: Salty butter caramel, collecting books, bargain hunting, fresh bed sheets, beer, staring at strangers on public transport, dressing up, sewing, crazy dance-offs, puppies, protecting the environment.

Dislikes: Washing cutlery, fish sauce, humidity, creepy crawlies, eating noises, running.

Kerry Osborn

Head of Growth

Likes: Learning cool shit, wineries, weekends away, keyboard shortcuts, big dog puppies, sticky date pudding, prosciutto and cheese.

Dislikes: Slow walkers, loud chewers, loud typers, selfishness, oysters, when people kill big spiders.

Haley Johnson

Head of Community

Likes: Making ginormous smoothie bowls, dancing like a weirdo, squats and burpees, open-minded people, self-improvement in the form of books and podcasts, laughing until her stomach hurts.

Dislikes: Adrenaline pumping activities like bungee jumping or rope swings, people who say they're bad with names, routine disruption, arts and crafts.

Julia Catalano

Head of Operations

Likes: Travelling, makeup, impulse buying clothes, acai bowls and smashed avocado, parties where the dance floor is more important than mingling.

Dislikes: milk without chocolate in it, cold weather, the sound when someone rubs a balloon, people who think they are entitled.

Zac Hutchings

Head of Stories

Likes: Self awareness, punk music, soccer, human beings, Asian food, being forced to think outside the box, interviewing cool people, not being injured (in the ACL specifically).

Dislikes: ACL injuries, mainstream news sources, how snakes move, negative vibes.