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Geoff McQueen

Geoff McQueen

Serial entrepreneur, founder, and mentor in tech

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Denver, Colorado, United States
San Francisco, California, United States
Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
Joined July 2026
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Geoff McQueen is a serial Australian technology entrepreneur with a track record of founding and scaling successful companies. He started his first venture, Internetrix, in 2000 after dropping out of university, and later co-founded Accelo, a cloud-based professional service automation platform, which he grew into a global company with over 100 employees before its successful exit in 2023. Currently, he is the Founder and CEO of Ascendius Inc., a 'product factory' launching TeamScore.io, demonstrating his continuous drive to innovate and build in the tech space. geoffmcqueen+4
He is a dedicated mentor and leader within the Australian startup ecosystem, serving as an Executive Director of the Aussie Founders Network and a foundation investor and B2B Stream Lead at Startmate. Through these roles, he actively guides and supports early-stage founders, sharing insights on customer obsession, strategic selling, and navigating the entrepreneurial journey, including practical advice like his E-3 visa guide for Australians moving to the US. aussiefounders+2
Originally from Wollongong, NSW, Australia, Geoff McQueen has successfully transitioned his career to the United States, residing in Denver and maintaining a presence in San Francisco. His experience includes dropping out of a Telecommunications Engineering degree to start his first business, later earning an MBA, and becoming an Honorary Fellow at the University of Wollongong. He has also been involved in local community development and sports organizations in the Illawarra region. geoffmcqueen+3
McQueen demonstrates a strong capacity for continuous learning and strategic thinking, evidenced by his personal commitment to reading extensively for insight, his involvement in high-level business communities like YPO, and his nuanced perspective on emerging technologies like AI, which he views as an 'exoskeleton' for human capabilities rather than a replacement. geoffmcqueen+1

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B2B Founder Lead: Geoff McQueen on curiosity, customers, and the craft of selling

October 20, 2025

An article on Startmate's website where Geoff McQueen shares insights on mentoring early-stage founders, emphasizing customer obsession, the concept of 'revealed preference,' and the importance of being comfortable with uncertainty. He also discusses his views on AI as an 'exoskeleton' for founders.

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Chapter 4: Building Ascendius in Public with AI

October 15, 2025

A blog post detailing his current venture, Ascendius, as a 'product factory' and its first product, TeamScore.io, outlining his vision to build a technology company generating significant recurring revenue with a small team.

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The End of Chapter 3: Expert Mode

February 29, 2024

A reflective blog post from Geoff McQueen detailing his journey with Accelo, its successful sale in 2023, and the lessons learned during its growth and exit, describing the experience as 'playing on expert mode'.

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E-3 Visa for Australians – How To

September 28, 2011

A comprehensive guide authored by Geoff McQueen, providing practical advice and steps for Australians seeking an E-3 visa for employment in the United States. This guide became a definitive resource for Australian entrepreneurs.

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Hobbies

Enjoys aviation and has completed his MBA. about

Dedicated to reading books, especially audiobooks, as a source of learning and insight, preferring them over podcasts to gain diverse perspectives and reduce outrage. geoffmcqueen

Notes

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GMGeoff McQueen
stands out as one of the best early-stage startup founders they know.

Jul 24, 2026