ABOUT Us

Oz2US Ventures unites unique U.S.-expansion accelerator programs, immersive U.S. landing pad residencies, and a purpose-driven community to empower diverse Australian tech founders to conquer the U.S. market. Our community of stellar Australian and U.S. mentors, investors, serial founders, service providers, and leaders from government, university, and startup ecosystems delivers the strategies, resources, guidance, and networks to ensure founders thrive. We are committed to ethical innovation, prioritising startups in sustainable and innovative tech sectors that drive positive impact. Our mission promotes inclusivity by supporting diverse founders and creating equal opportunities for all innovators. As responsible members of the global startup ecosystem, we champion ventures that deliver meaningful solutions for people, communities, and the environment.

Oz2US Ventures envisions a future where Australian tech innovators lead globally, scaling seamlessly to the U.S. through an expanded network of U.S.-expansion accelerators across Australia’s startup communities and landing pad residencies across key U.S. tech hubs. By growing dynamic, valuable Australian and U.S. support communities, we empower diverse innovators with bold, sustainable solutions to achieve global success. Our vision is to shape a vibrant, sustainable startup ecosystem that champions ethical entrepreneurship, fosters equitable opportunities, and leverages innovation to improve lives, strengthen communities, and protect the planet, creating a brighter future for all.

• Responsibility: We uphold ethical governance and sustainable practices, enhancing well-being for employees, communities, and society.
• Inclusion: We foster equitable opportunities, ensuring access for women and underrepresented founders in entrepreneurship.
• Collaboration: We unite Australian and U.S. communities of founders, mentors, investors, and supporters for shared success.
• Excellence: We deliver exceptional founder development, resources, and connections to drive innovative, impactful outcomes and successful U.S. expansion.
• Impact: We champion founders and ventures that create meaningful, sustainable change for people, communities, and the planet.

Led by founder Robert Gallup, with 25 years of international growth marketing experience in U.S. and Australian CxO roles, he is a serial founder, Silicon Valley VC advisor, and principal of Gallup Global Sales & Marketing (GGSM), a Melbourne and Santa Barbara-based strategy, branding, and marketing agency for startups and national brands.

Together, we unite our Australian and U.S. GGSM experts with our stellar Oz2US community of Australian and U.S. mentors, advisors, investors, and ecosystem leaders, delivering exceptional U.S.-expansion strategy, resources, guidance, and networks, and achieving meaningful, sustainable impact and success in the U.S. market.