Taryn Williams GAICD

I’m a multi-exit, award-winning founder with over two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, media, and talent. I%27ve built and sold companies including theright.fit, #Gifted, Wink Models, The Influencers Agency & Online Model Academy, raised venture capital both in Australia and internationally, and helped over 50 founders scale, raise, and exit.
My current portfolio spans SaaS, marketplaces, DTC, ecomm, traditional agency models, and education. I sit on the boards of Australia’s leading start up hub Fishburners, think tank Next25, and not for profit REELise, and am a Graduate of the AICD (GAICD) and a Harvard alum, having completed the Competing in the Age of AI programme.
I’ve worked as a strategic advisor to VC-backed startups, PE groups, global brands, and government bodies - helping drive commercial strategy, brand growth, and digital transformation. I bring a systems- thinking lens, real-world execution experience, and an unmatched ability to connect people and opportunities.