Sebastian Robertson

Sebastian Robertson is a recognised entrepreneur and executive. Sebastian is the co-founder and CEO of Birdi, an aerial intelligence technology platform. Birdi is on a mission to build the world’s most unique aerial data platform to provide drone services, and efficient standardised, scalable data capture and insights. Working with clients such as Boral, NSW Government, Insurance Council of Australia and numerous local councils, Birdi is helping to shape the Australian drone industry.

Prior to Birdi, Sebastian founded the social enterprise batyr, a preventative mental health charity, and was its founding CEO for 5 years, establishing batyr as a national leader in innovative programs for young people in mental health. batyr has trained over 1,000 young people with lived mental ill health experiences to share their story, reached 350,000+ young people face-to-face and comprises a team of over 200. Sebastian remains actively involved in the organisation as its Chairman.

He complements his experience in innovation and social enterprise with a double degree in Economics and Commerce and previously worked in finance at GE (General Electric). Sebastian was named Sydney Social Entrepreneur of the Year by the School for Social Entrepreneurs as well as being recognised by his alma mater as Young Alumnus of the Year at the Australian National University. He is also a Graduate from the Australian Institute of Company Directors.