Rick Baker

Co-Founder of Blackbird Ventures

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

We looking for a new Head of Investor Relations @blackbird: interested in leading our relationships with a broad range of investors? We're looking for someone as passionate about building great tech businesses as we are!🚀https://t.co/eQwaka2fBL

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

🌅 THE SUNRISE🌅Two days to hang out with the startup ecosystem in Aus. Celebrate the success. Share the challenges of being a founder... and have some fun. Full speaker line up out now. Grab your tickets. https://t.co/V1vAwHTizJ @blackbirdvc

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

Welcoming @david__booth to the @blackbirdvc team. Excited to be working with you David!

[David Booth @david__booth]

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[David Booth @david__booth]

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[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

Sharing something that's close to my heart: the @blackbirdvc investor framework. It sets out how we think about learning and growing in our investment team. We're quietly looking for someone to join us, so take a look if you're interested. https://t.co/SWLaw7Xpvx

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

What's happening? We're hiring at @blackbird:

1. Chief of Staff - help us do everything!
2. Investment Principal in NZ - help us invest in great startups in Aotearoa
3. Lillypad Lead - help us find great people for our portfolio

Check them out: https://t.co/de3jRcD4YQ

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

The circle of life continues in the Aus startup ecosystem. Excited to be on the journey with @saucepm as they set out to improve the lives of product managers everywhere. Worth a look if you work in product. https://t.co/7W0l1fAhIi

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

I met the founders of Canva when I went to a conference in Perth. It was a moment of serendipity that still defines my career. The Sunrise conference is on next week. Join 1500 interesting people - you might just meet some who change your life. https://t.co/kwnIMJ51Cn

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

@PaulBassat @blackbirdvc Thanks @PaulBassat great to all be growing up together 😀🦘

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

As we announce our new @blackbirdvc fund today, it’s also the start of our second decade backing incredible Aussie and Kiwi founders. Thank you to all of you! Markets may go up and down but the relentless march of innovation continues 🚀 https://t.co/zPku5ISoBW

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

@craigRblair @nikiscevak @blackbirdvc Thanks @craigRblair it’s been a great journey. Looking forward to investing it and backing some amazing new companies alongside you.

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

“The vision, the culture, the product, and the drive forward—they all stem from Mel”. The magic of @MelanieCanva and @canva. Congrats! https://t.co/rJz2aw7bGr

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

Good chat on the ins and outs of VC with @weschan and @HarryStebbings ... "Canva was the Wesley headscratcher!" 😀🚀 https://t.co/NwFJZ9V14B

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

For any VC geeks, here's the story of how we changed our investment policy @blackbird in the light of market conditions. Oh... and our latest returns. https://t.co/yIULgSzouJ

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

Sunrise - the startup festival - is BACK and we're doing it in Auckland and Sydney. Bring it on 🚀 https://t.co/DEjsycNmOd

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

The Blackbird Sales Academy: a program to up-skill you in startup sales by learning from the best operators in the world: Canva, SafetyCulture, Edrolo, First AML, Culture Amp... Learn more and sign up by 1 May:
https://t.co/jV8hM4OZ9v"

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

If you’re an Aussie or Kiwi woman looking for the tools and connections to find your dream job in a startup, the Startmate Women Fellowship is the place for you! You can learn more about the program that will change your life here: https://t.co/vDulThqIdZ

[Blackbird @blackbirdvc]

🧵🚨 Want to join the Blackbird team? 🚨🧵

We are hunting for SEVEN new Blackbirds at the moment, to help us as we grow our ambition to be generational owners of generational companies:

[Rick Baker @rcsbaker]

@blackbirdvc Know any great lawyers who want a change of scene... to join us backing the next great Aussie and NZ companies?

[Blackbird @blackbirdvc]

⏱ Time is running out to apply for our Legal Counsel role ⏱

If you specialise in private funds and want to help us provide a world-class experience to our team, investors and portfolio companies, we want to hear from you 💜

🏃🏻‍ Apply by Friday:
https://t.co/zgXmmbCJbp