Trevor Folsom

Co-Founder and Chairman

2014 - Current

Investible is an early-stage investment group that provides high potential founders the financial, human and intellectual capital needed to scale. Investibles’ mission is to de-risk angel investment on a global scale. Through our comprehensive methodology to source; screen, secure and support the best early stage tech companies our mission is to help build the best 21st Founders and Investor Clubs around the world.

Entrepreneur In Residence

2020

I have teamed up with UNSW to support their high potential early stage startups. As Entrepreneur in Residence, I will provide strategic advice to founders on idea validation, product-market fit, rapid scaling, capital raising and more. I will also work with the executive and committee to assist the programs growth and financial sustainability.

Board Member and Non-Exec Director

2014 - 2024

Kip McGrath Education Centres is currently the largest international provider of face to face tuition, using only qualified and experienced teachers. But in transition (see below) Listed on the ASX (Code: KME.AX) The first Kip McGrath Education Centre opened its doors in Maitland NSW in 1980. Founded by school teachers Kip and Dug McGrath, that first tutoring centre has grown since then into a global franchise network of over 550 tutoring centres owned and operated by caring people who have a common motivation; a passion for helping kids. Offering tutoring to children from pre-school through to Year 12 in reading, spelling, comprehension, English and maths, our tutoring centres in Australia can be found in both metropolitan and regional locations. The past 5yrs have been a transition from a franchise only business to a modern tech enabled integrated direct, corporate & partner model that is accelerating online tutoring and education. A leader in its field and a business that is set to grow.

Chairman

2016 - 2022

Car Next Door is an Australian company that facilitates peer-to-peer car rental, a system by which individuals may rent privately owned vehicles on an hourly or daily basis to other registered users of the service. Peer-to-peer car rental is an example of ″collaborative consumption″, where skills and assets are shared or traded between neighbours for sustainability and economic benefit. It currently operates nationally across Australia. Sold to Uber 2022

Director

2010 - 2020

Elevation Capital is a Boutique Angel Investment Partnership. Our focus is equally on contributing capital and adding value to the development of our investments where we can. Elevation Capital is a professional and committed organisation which is committed to supporting entrepreneurs through the full development and growth process from investment, traction & sales growth, capital raising and then through to the exit process.

Advisor Investor

2009 - 2019

Performance Education specialises in Professional Year and Professional Business programs in Australia. PE cater to all language levels and specialise in communication outcomes for intermediate and advanced users of English. The courses are offered to individuals and corporations and are designed to improve the student's English language skills specifically within a business context.

Chairman

2008 - 2015

The Red Shield Appeal is The Salvation Army's major annual fundraising drive to help finance their vast network of social and community services. Officially commencing in April and concluding at the end of June, the Appeal main component includes the National Doorknock Appeal - Involving around 100,000 volunteer collectors, the Red Shield Appeal Doorknock provides opportunity for people to give at the door in support of The Salvation Army's good work. The doorknock takes place on the last weekend in May each year.

Director

1999 - 2009

An Australian first. Financial Services delivered over the telephone. Working on behalf of blue-chip banking and insurance companies.

Co-Founder Director

1996 - 2009

Director

1996 - 2009