Amanda Price is the Head of KPMG High Growth Ventures, the firm’s dedicated startup practice. Since launching HGV in 2016, Amanda has been responsible for building and leading the practice, developing the overall strategy, strengthening the team and offering, and driving engagement with key players across the startup ecosystem.
Over the past eight years, she has built a market-leading practice designed specifically for tech-enabled startups, combining deep expertise, global access, and tailored advice to help founders scale faster with greater confidence.
With over 25 years of experience in the global startup ecosystem across Australia and the US, Amanda is passionate about connecting early-stage founders with the right expertise at the right time, helping them navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build globally competitive businesses.
Before joining KPMG, Amanda founded Ausemerge, a venture dedicated to accelerating US market entry for high-growth, technology-enabled Australian companies. Ausemerge provided in-market expertise and an established network of US and Australian entrepreneurs, investors and advisors.
In 2007, Amanda relocated from Sydney to Los Angeles to join EYEcorp as Vice President of Business Development, Partner Relations, and Operations. In that role, she identified opportunities for growth and acquisition, developed strategic and operational plans, and managed key partner relationships with major global retail property groups including Westfield, Simon, and Macerich.
Earlier in her career, Amanda served as CEO of AirWORKS Media, where she quickly built a high-performing team, strengthened agency and client relationships, drove significant year-on-year revenue growth, and successfully positioned the business for acquisition.