About

Partnering with founders and operators to derisk scaling and accelerate growth

Welcome to Third Room

Third Room exists to strengthen the operators behind today’s most ambitious businesses. 

We believe execution is where strategy becomes reality — and the people driving it deservethe right support, tools, and network to succeed.
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Founded by Gillian Findlay, operator, investor, and advisor, Third Room brings a deeply practical perspective to leadership and growth. Having scaled venture-backed companies herself, Gill understands the unique challenges operators face and what it takes to deliver outcomes at pace.

Through advisory, development, talent, and community, Third Room helps leaders build alignment, trust, and momentum - creating clarity in complexity and confidence in execution.

This is where operators find their edge, founders find their partners, and businesses find their rhythm.

Practical support for founders and operators building what’s next, helping business move forward faster with clarity and confidence.

What we stand for

It’s all about your people

Execution lives or dies by them. The right people don’t just deliver - they differentiate yourbusiness and dramatically increase your chances of hitting your goals.

Confidence through capability

We don’t just advise - we equip. Our goal is to build capability and confidence to make strong decisions, even when the path isn’t clear. Capable teams scale faster.

Practical, not theoretical

Real progress comes from doing. We focus on actionable strategies that make a tangible difference when coupled with top talent.

Community creates momentum

Behind every high-performer is a network that gets it. We bring together the people driving change so they can share and grow together.

Hear from our clients

Gill is a first class operator with an incredible eye for talent and unique experience in Australia of scaling world class teams. Gill knows how to partner with founders and push teams into the zone of excellent performance. If you are looking to secure real support in scaling your venture, Gill should be your first call.

Danny Gilligan

Co-founder, Reinventure

Gill is a seasoned and energetic operator. She has a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed as a tech executive, and manages to synthesize that knowledge into practical, effective advice. Gill has introduced us to some amazing talent over the years.

Lachlan McKnight

Co-founder, LegalVision

Gill is a true champion for all the operators of the Australian tech startup scene. She's seen and done it all herself (incredibly successfully), giving her unparalleled perspective when it comes to solving execution and scaling challenges in partnership with the companies and individuals that she advises. Gill's superpower though is her incredible ability to connect with people - she's a magnet for top talent, and someone you just need to have in your corner.

Tori Brooks

SVP Operations, Immutable

Gill is a catalyst for high performance and execution excellence. She is the person every founder and management team should learn from when building a high performing culture. Working with Gill helped us redefine our standards for talent, execution and performance. If you want to win, call Gill, she’s a winner through and through.

Albert Patajo

VP Operations & Strategy, Nexl

Gill brings clarity and momentum to the grind of scaling. She gets the behind-the-scenes realities that make or break growth and combines sharp insight with genuine empathy. Working with Gill helps me focus on what really moves the needle. Every conversation with Gill leaves me energised and clear on what’s next. Gill’s empathy, edge and experience have helped me navigate complexity and make confident decisions that drive momentum.

Annie Montgomery

Chief of Staff, Auror

Join The Third Room Community

Whether you’re an aspiring operator, an experienced COO, or a founder seeking operational excellence - register your interest to become part of the Third Room community.

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Supporting the unsung heroes of scaling - the operators - ensuring they are discovered, developed and celebrated

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