Lucy Robertson

Overview

Founder of Hollow Works (D2C food brands). 18 years of building before that. Took Hollow Works from zero to $5 million ARR. Before that: VNG and Rakuten. Most at home with supply chain and consumer brands. Former debater; now I argue with spreadsheets.

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Experience

1. Co-founder & COO

   Nov 2024 - Present
   Hollow Works · 1 yr 11 mo · Full-time · Auckland, New Zealand
   • Signed 399 paying customers, 9 of them enterprises.
   • Took Hollow Works from zero to $7 million ARR.
   • Raised $9 million across 2 rounds.
2. Finance Manager

   Jan 2021 - Nov 2024
   VNG · 3 yr 10 mo · Full-time · Auckland, New Zealand
   • Built the operating model the board used for a $296 million raise.
3. Finance Manager

   Apr 2019 - Jan 2021
   Rakuten · 1 yr 9 mo · Full-time · Auckland, New Zealand
   • Closed the books in 3 days, down from 14.
   • Ran diligence on 9 acquisitions.
4. FP&A Manager

   Dec 2017 - Apr 2019
   Lenovo · 1 yr 4 mo · Full-time · Auckland, New Zealand
   • Built the operating model the board used for a $197 million raise.
   • Saved $2 million a year renegotiating vendor contracts.
5. Financial Analyst

   Mar 2016 - Dec 2017
   PwC · 1 yr 9 mo · Full-time · Auckland, New Zealand
   • Took forecast accuracy to within 3% for 5 straight quarters.

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Education

1. Seoul National University

   BS, Engineering
   2003 - 2007