Triangulate Knowledge, was founded in 2020 by Charlie Ross and is headquartered in Sydney, standing as Australia's first and best expert network firm with true global reach. Drawing from extensive experience, Charlie was driven by a vision that organisations require fresh and unique perspectives with specialised experience.
Let's ask our founder Charlie 10 quick-fire questions to get to know him and TK a bit better!
Q1. What advice would you tell your younger self?
It’s a bit of a cliché… don’t sweat the small stuff, it will all happen. Stick to your strengths, identify and resolve blind spots, have patience and keep learning.
Q2. What was your biggest motivation to start a company?
Being able to truly shape and build something great – with a lot of hard work… it gives me energy and enthusiasm
Q3. What's something not many people know about you?
I was once in a plane crash.…. And my appreciation of South Australian shiraz.
Q4. If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?
That’s easy… President of the USA… I need to know what really happened to JFK… and where all the UFOs are…
Q5. Where do you hope to see TK in 5 years?
… refer to our manifesto! lol 😊
Q6. What do you do for fun?
I love the outdoors, it’s good for the soul and helps reset the circadian rhythms – hiking, snow skiing, wakeboarding, swimming, camping etc. - Almost anything with exercise and fresh air.
Q7. What's the most exciting trend or innovation you see shaping the future of the Expert Network industry?
Without a doubt AI, the EN industry will change but understanding how is key. At the moment it’s somewhat on the periphery, the lens on what iteration is next is not super clear.
Q8. If you weren't a CEO, what profession would you choose, and why?
Too many to choose from... my ‘inner-child’ probably still wants to be a helicopter pilot in a ski resort.
Q9. If you could describe your leadership style in three words, what would they be, and why?
Authentic, Direct and Candid. That said you can’t be ‘tone deaf’ to feelings. Ensuring things are well intentioned, coming from a good place and received with trust is key. Nothing better than a genuinely collaborative work environment with a lot of trust amongst a team.
Q10. In your opinion, what sets your company apart from others in the industry?
A few key words we like are: Attentive, Thoughtful, Accurate. A load of people like to think they are great at expert networks, nothing can replace experience.
Thank you for joining us in getting to know our CEO and Founder, Charlie Ross!