Jessica Baird Walsh is an experienced professional in venture partnering and startup mentorship, currently serving as a Venture Partner at KPMG Australia and a mentor at Techstars. Jessica co-founded and served as CEO of Remote Social, where the mission focused on enhancing connections through technology. Additional roles include founding Afar Gifts and co-founding Atelier/Child, a children's apparel brand. Jessica's expertise spans various industries, including alternative proteins at Food Frontier and Airbnb management at Hometime. Jessica holds a Master of International Law and International Relations from UNSW and a Bachelor of Communications and International Studies from the University of Technology Sydney, along with additional qualifications in fashion and international studies.