Michael Burn

Michael Burn is a strategic advisor to Globe Wealth, offering perspective on founder dynamics, commercial growth, and early-stage venture building. With a background spanning fintech, retail, and recruitment, he combines grassroots brand instinct with disciplined commercial strategy. His contributions to Globe Wealth add depth to the firm’s investment approach, particularly in areas of governance, scale, and early-stage execution.

In the early stages of his career, Michael built his reputation in sales-driven roles across recruitment, real estate, and security technology. He consistently led high-performing teams and achieved strong commercial outcomes by focusing on customer relationships and growth systems. These experiences shaped his approach to leadership, strategy, and scaling businesses in competitive markets.

Michael then diversified into fashion, co-founding Statement Clothing – a streetwear label that expanded into retail locations across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane. By blending brand authenticity with digital marketing and sales execution, he built a business that succeeded both online and offline. This success reinforced his reputation as a founder able to translate grassroots brand instincts into sustainable commercial outcomes.

In 2025, Michael co-founded Jingle – a fintech platform designed to set new precedents in responsible lending. As CEO, he has led Jingle’s transformation into a digital-first business providing fast and fair access to personal credit. Built on smart technology and a strong compliance framework, Jingle reflects his commitment to solutions that empower – not control – with a heightened focus on detecting domestic and financial abuse signals to ensure industry-leading credit governance standards.

A former semi-professional footballer, Michael brings discipline, resilience, and emotional intelligence to his work. His career – defined by navigating non-linear paths across multiple industries – has fostered discretion, relational depth, and the ability to support leadership teams with a steady and trusted presence. These qualities continue to inform his role as an advisor and investor with Globe Wealth, where he contributes to identifying high-potential opportunities and guiding ventures towards responsible and sustainable growth.