One of Australia’s most outspoken investors has gone quiet after the first startup he invested in collapsed in a mire of controversy.
Bronwen Clune
VC and startup correspondent
Bronwen joined Capital Brief after working across the media and startups the last 15 years. She has also worked for both state and federal government helping foster innovation. She was part of the founding team at Culture Amp.
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