Nick Crocker
Nick Crocker is a successful entrepreneur and investor in the technology industry. He currently serves as a General Partner at Blackbird Ventures. He actively works to identify and invest in Australian founders with global ambition, supporting companies like Culture Amp, Eucalyptus, Dovetail, XY Sense, Applied, Morse Micro, Alts, Sunroom, and Kinde. His expertise in the field and passion for helping founders succeed has been key driver of these companies' success.
Crocker resides in Melbourne, Australia, where he lives with his wife Julia and their two boys. He has a wealth of experience in the industry, having previously held senior roles at well-known companies such as Under Armour and MyFitnessPal. While at Under Armour, he was responsible for Product Strategy & Operations and was a Product Manager at MyFitnessPal, the world's most popular health, and fitness application.
In 2012, Crocker co-founded Sessions, a health coaching company, which MyFitnessPal acquired in 2013. This company was backed by reputable investors such as Blackbird Ventures, Collaborative Fund, SV Angel, and Joshua Kushner. Sessions is also a Rock Health company. He also co-founded We Are Hunted, which was acquired by Twitter in 2012. This demonstrated his ability to create and scale successful companies.
In 2010, he was a Product Manager at Boxee, where he helped launch the Boxee Box, a streaming media player. Crocker holds Law and Political Science degrees from the University of Queensland. While studying, he worked as a journalist. His work has been published in prestigious publications such as Wired, Fast Company, and Harvard Business Review, showcasing his skills and knowledge in the industry.
Crocker's entrepreneurial spirit, business acumen, and industry expertise make him an invaluable asset to the companies he works with, and his track record of success is a testament to his abilities. His dedication to helping founders succeed and his wealth of experience and knowledge make him a valuable partner for any entrepreneur looking to build a successful global business.
