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Caitlin Evans

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Community and Programs @ Airtree at Airtree
📍 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Caitlin Evans is a venture capital professional at Airtree, focusing on community and programs. Her career began in finance at Goldman Sachs, where she was an associate in commodities management and strategy. She holds a Combined Honours degree in Social Sciences from Durham University.

Based on her writing, she is passionate about demystifying the startup world and making it more accessible. She reflects on how the typical "founder" image can be intimidating and wishes she had been exposed to the realities of company-building and venture funding earlier in her career.

Unique fact: Caitlin made a significant career shift from commodities strategy at a global investment bank to a community-building role within the venture capital ecosystem.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
Community and Programs @ Airtree
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Personality Overview

How Caitlin shows up

Story Driven
Optimistic
Amiable & Agreeable

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Priorities

Topics Caitlin cares about

AI in Workflows
Explores how AI tools like Claude Cowork can streamline workflows and questions how AI is changing the definition of a "technical" role.
Startup Ecosystem
Actively involved in the Australian and New Zealand startup scene, highlighting major funding milestones and working to make the industry more understandable for newcomers.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
Community and Programs @ Airtree
Airtree
5-2024 - 5-2025
Strategy and Business Development Manager
Viridios Capital
12-2023 - 5-2024
Commodities Management and Strategy Associate
Goldman Sachs
6-2020 - 12-2023
Commodities Management and Strategy Analyst at Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs
1-2020 - 6-2020
Marketing and Communications
Knight Frank
In the press

Media appearances

Caitlin Evans | Airtree Ventures. Featured in Airtree Ventures (official website)
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Education
2017 - 2021
Combined Honours in Social Sciences (Spanish
Durham University
2012 - 2016
IB Diploma
Wellington College Berkshire
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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