Mahalia Lum

About Me

Born and raised in Sydney, I completed a Bachelor of International Studies with a major in French and minor in Anthropology - so I absolutely love all things people, culture, and language! I did a semester exchange in Lyon, France and volunteered in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. I enjoy making everything an adventure, whether that's travelling, going on a hike, exploring a new area, venturing out of your comfort zone, jumping into a fun activity, or learning something new. Outside of work, you'll find me at a gig, in the water, demolishing a cheese platter, wandering through a market, trying a new restaurant, out for a walk or simply soaking up the sun!

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. - Maya Angelou

What do you do at Blackbird?

I support Alex Apoifis and Tom Humphrey to organise their time in order to set them up for success - for Alex, to manage all operational aspects of the funds, and Tom to find and invest in amazing Aussie and NZ start-ups. I am also the Sydney Office Manager to ensure all things run smoothly in the office and for the team!

What did you do before Blackbird?

I worked at Office Hub which is a marketplace for serviced offices, coworking and shared offices. I was the EA to the CEO and Operations Specialist there and was lucky enough to be a part of the journey as we grew from a handful of employees to a global business with teams across 7 different countries!

What do you believe that others do not?

What ideas are you excited by right now?