Dr Michelle Deaker

Dr. Michelle Deaker is a seasoned venture capital professional, serving as Founding Partner and Managing Partner at OneVentures since December 2006, where Dr Michelle manages $600M in funds and supports innovative investments. Alongside this role, Dr. Deaker is a member of the Payments Systems Board at the Reserve Bank of Australia since July 2023 and is involved with several companies as an investor and board member, including Employment Hero, Buildkite, Phocas Software, and Hatchtech Pty Ltd. Dr. Deaker co-founded WinVC, a non-profit initiative for women investors in venture capital, and previously held significant directorships at Smart Sparrow, Seven West Media, and NICTA. Dr. Deaker holds a Bachelor of Science (1st Class Honours) and a Master of Science from the University of Sydney, as well as a PhD in Applied Science from the University of Canberra.