Our Team
We’re operators, investors and builders who’ve built and backed companies across AI, deep tech and digital transformation.
Brett Giroud
Brett brings 20+ years of experience across corporate, startup, advisory and investor roles — with a track record of taking complex technologies to market and scaling businesses in Australia and globally.
He has held senior positions at leading global organisations including Jacobs, SKM, Rio Tinto and Worley Parsons, and has worked across ASX-listed companies, VC-backed startups and government innovation programs.
Brett founded People & Machines to bridge the gap between AI capability and commercial reality — helping organisations unlock real business value from technology, not just deploy it.
Jason Quarberg
Jason is a seasoned technology executive with deep expertise in enterprise transformation and innovation strategy — bringing a rare combination of technical depth and commercial acumen to every engagement.
With an extensive background across financial services, professional services and technology, Jason helps organisations navigate the complexity of large-scale technology change and emerge stronger on the other side.