Paul Bassat
Paul created Amplify for Australians to come together and solve our biggest challenges as a society. Co-founder and Partner of Square Peg, a venture capital fund that backs transformational startups, and has been a Commissioner of the Australian Football League since 2012. He is also on the board of the P&S Bassat Foundation. In 1997 Paul co-founded SEEK, a market leader in the online employment and vocational education markets across Australia, Asia and Latin America, and one of the first successful Australian tech startups. Paul served on the board of Wesfarmers from 2012-2018. He lives in Melbourne and is married to Sharon with three children
Sunrise Sessions
Paul Bassat has spent his career shaping the future of Australia—first with SEEK, then with Square Peg, and now with Amplify. In this keynote, he’ll reflect on the journey that brought him here, connecting the dots between past decisions, challenges, and breakthroughs. Paul will explore how ambition, conviction, and an openness to uncertainty have defined his path. For founders and dreamers grappling with early-career choices, this session is an invitation to trust the process, lean into their passions, and embrace the unknown. In looking back, Paul will offer a forward-looking vision for ambition in Australia—and what it takes to build a legacy that lasts.