Silk Kadala
I'm an investor at Blackbird based in Sydney. The best part of what I do is find founders with unique ideas, then help them make a huge difference in the world. I support some of our amazing healthcare companies like Harrison AI, Heidi Health and Carepatron, as well as vertical SaaS like MagicBrief and Sumday, and creator platforms like Clove. Prior to investing, I worked in management consulting in Australia and the US, in product commercialisation at a MedTech company, and helped build a pre-skilling startup. When I'm not supporting founders you’ll find me outdoors.. likely snowboarding or camping!
Sunrise Sessions
AI is rapidly changing the game for startups, but how can founders harness it to drive growth, efficiency, and new revenue streams? In this fireside chat, Mike Langsford, Head of VC & Startup Ecosystem APAC at Google Cloud, and Silk Kadala, Investor at Blackbird, will explore how AI is being successfully applied by local startups and what practical lessons founders can take away. We’ll dive into real-world case studies of AI in action to explore how founders are using it to solve problems faster, optimise processes, and scale with limited resources. Silk will spotlight examples from Blackbird’s portfolio, focusing on the tangible outcomes AI is delivering right now. Mike will bring his expertise on best practices for founders and share insights on what types of AI-driven startups are grabbing the attention of investors. Expect actionable advice and an up-to-date perspective on how AI can accelerate your startup journey.