Matthew Childs

• Scaled a global e-commerce business specialising in premium wine storage solutions • Led end-to-end operations across product development, supply chain, marketplace sales, and international logistics • Grew the business through disciplined execution and ultimately exited via a structured sale, transferring ownership and operations

• Selected as an Expert in Residence to advise high-growth and scaling businesses on e-commerce, digital revenue models, and marketplace expansion • Provided strategic guidance on go-to-market execution, operational scale, and cross-border growth (US ↔ AU) • Supported founders and executive teams with commercial structuring, platform selection, and growth systems grounded in operator experience

• Advised the founding team during early growth on e-commerce strategy, customer acquisition, and go-to-market execution • Provided operator-level input on online sales infrastructure, conversion optimisation, and international expansion considerations • Supported the transition from early traction to scalable digital revenue channels

• Co-founded a children’s movement and physical development business focused on building foundational motor skills and confidence through play • Led the commercial and operational side, including program structuring, digital presence, and customer acquisition • Scaled delivery through partnerships with schools and communities while maintaining a clear, mission-led model

• Appointed Entrepreneur in Residence supporting early-stage founders through commercial validation, go-to-market strategy, and execution discipline • Provided operator-level guidance on business models, revenue mechanics, and early scaling decisions • Contributed practical insight grounded in real-world experience building and operating e-commerce and digital businesses

• Selected as an inaugural winner of the Microsoft Inclusive Design Challenge, recognising practical application of inclusive design principles • Collaborated in a high-intensity, multidisciplinary environment to develop a solution focused on accessibility, usability, and real-world impact • Participated as part of Microsoft’s One Week Hackathon, the world’s largest hackathon with 18,000+ global participants

• Served as Chairman of a not-for-profit entrepreneurial society, providing governance and strategic direction to a student-led executive team • Oversaw organisational structure, partnerships, and program direction while supporting initiatives connecting students with the broader startup ecosystem • Helped position ACES as a platform for practical exposure to entrepreneurship, founders, and early-stage venture building

• Supported day-to-day operations across multiple library branches, including the launch phase of the Concord Library • Managed high-volume public engagement, enquiry resolution, and issue handling in a customer-facing government environment • Assisted with program delivery, promotional initiatives, and operational coordination, requiring strong time management and prioritisation • Trusted with additional responsibility during peak periods, contributing to smooth frontline service and administration

• Combined Engineering and Business degree integrating technical problem-solving with commercial decision-making • Developed grounding in systems thinking, project execution, and operational management • Focused on the application and commercialisation of technical solutions within real-world business contexts

• Selected as a University Innovation Fellow, a global program recognising student leaders working at the intersection of design, innovation, and institutional change • Trained in design thinking frameworks, change leadership, and program models focused on real-world implementation • Represented the university at national and international forums, engaging with academic and industry leaders on future-focused education and innovation

• MITx MicroMasters in Supply Chain Management, a graduate-level program focused on end-to-end supply chain design, analytics, and operations • Built technical grounding in supply chain optimisation, network design, demand planning, and operational trade-offs • Applied quantitative and systems-based approaches to real-world logistics and supply chain challenges