Ray Brown
Co-FOUNDER & CHIEF MENTOR
Ray is a business coach and entrepreneur who has worked in the UK, South Africa and the US. He operated at CEO level for over 25 years before relocating to Australia in 2005.
Ray’s passion is helping business owners to realise their personal potential and that of their organisation.
He provides coaching and mentoring to a number of architectural practices globally and is former Chair of the Board of social data firm, Neighbourlytics.
Tim Smith
COACH & MENTOR
Tim embraces challenge, creativity, and problem solving – it’s what he loves about life and enjoys about the design industry.
As a former General Manager / Business Director of multiple design agencies, he relishes the opportunity to get to the heart of a practice’s operation, uncover problems and develop strategies to help solve them. Developing a deep understanding of the business is key to this kind of professional support and to ensuring projects and tactics are implemented and results delivered.
With a background in the creative industries and client services, Tim has over 20 years delivering brand and business outcomes. This work, together with four years mentoring and coaching design business leaders, enables him to take a holistic and strategic view of the practice and its operations.
Eszter Riga
COMMUNITY MANAGER & COACH
Eszter is a communication and media specialist with almost a decade of experience. She champions the power of global communication and is passionate about storytelling, helping architects communicate their message to make a difference.
Eszter played a key role in bringing BowerBird, a tech-media platform connecting architects with journalists, to the international stage. In her previous role, she guided hundreds of architecture and interior design practices through their media efforts while also helping journalists uncover amazing stories about architecture.
Her natural talent for collaboration has led her to recognize the importance of architects having a supportive and nurturing community. She is dedicated to helping architects in finding effective ways to connect with each other, as well as empowering their growth and success in business.
