Prior to Co-Founding Tiparra amid the pandemic James spent 22 years as Founder and CEO of Fyshh, pioneering innovations in the social media and mobile applications space.  Fyshh developed the very first social networking application aimed at the LGBTIQ+ market, leveraging the then newly created 18+ App Store category and paving the way for industry names like Grindr.

James grew the company to develop social media and fan engagement applications for Extreme Sports Athletes sponsored by Oakley/Arnette, as well as social media applications for NBC Universal, Billabong and Verisign. James has Bachelor’s degrees in Information Technology and Economics from the Australian National University.  He is an established speaker at international digital media and software development conferences and a published freelance writer for Evo Australia magazine.

David is a seasoned product owner with well over two decades of experience in technical, learning and development and project management he has been a driving force behind the implementation of innovative IT projects across various industries. He has a keen interest and extensive experience in all things technology and has successfully developed and launched a variety of innovative products and solutions that have helped organisations effectively connect with and communicate to their target audience. With a sharp eye for detail and a passion for delivering outstanding results, David has become a sought-after expert in his field. He is highly skilled in developing and executing product strategies, managing product teams, and delivering products that meet or exceed customer expectations. Also a natural communicator, David excels in working with cross-functional teams to ensure that everyone is on the same page and working towards the same goals.

As Customer Success Chief at Tiparra, Mike has made it his mission to build meaningful relationships between sports properties and fans. Starting out in technical fields such as PCB design, he discovered a need for clear communication about technology for a wider audience. This sparked a 20-year career in Learning & Development as a designer, communicator, and analyst. Prior to his role at Tiparra, Mike managed his own learning business, The Learning Deli, with a client list that included many Australian Government departments and industry leaders such as Smart Communications. Originally from the Netherlands, he ventured out to Australia in 1999 and made it his home. Honouring his Dutch heritage, he does still prefer chocolate sprinkles over Vegemite.