Justin Mackay
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Justin Mackay

Founder, Volka
Co-founder, Zeeën
Founder and master distiller, Bonnet Distilling Co.

I'm an Australian Defence Force veteran. I build companies, make spirits, and talk about loneliness and life after service.

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Seen in

  • The Canberra Times
  • FutureFive
  • ChannelLife
  • CMOtech
  • Women Love Tech

What I'm building

“You can talk to somebody across the world and not know the person that's three doors down.”

Justin Mackay, in The Canberra TimesRead the article(opens another site)

Speaking

I talk about loneliness and real-life connection, leaving the Australian Defence Force, and building Zeeën. If you have an event in mind, get in touch.

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In the press

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  1. The Canberra Times The epidemic among Canberra's millennials that's like smoking 15 cigarettes a day (opens another site)
  2. FutureFive Zeeën launches US app to help people find nearby friends (opens another site)
  3. Women Love Tech Could Your Phone Help You Make Friends IRL? (opens another site)

Questions

Who is Justin Mackay?

Justin Mackay is an Australian Defence Force veteran and founder in Western Australia. He founded Volka, co-founded Zeeën, a social ecosystem for real life, and is the founder, director and master distiller of Bonnet Distilling Co.

What is Volka?

Volka Pty Ltd is Justin Mackay's company in Western Australia. It's the home of Metcard, the live digital business card at metcard.app.

What is Zeeën?

Zeeën is a social ecosystem for real life: you wave, go out, bring friends and earn perks with your own community. It's its own company, and Justin is one of its co-founders.

Does Justin Mackay speak at events?

Yes. He speaks about loneliness and real-life connection, leaving the ADF and identity, and building Zeeën, as a keynote, on a panel or in a podcast interview. Send a speaking enquiry from the Speaking page.

How do I contact Justin Mackay for media?

Email media@volka.com.au or send a media enquiry from the Contact page. Bios, a photo and logos are on the Media page.

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