Leadership
Earned Through Contribution
Leadership at BSTC is earned through contribution and consistency — not titles. We are stewards of culture, operators of experience, and protectors of signal.
Founders
Lachlan McRitchie
Co-founder & Primary Organiser
Built BSTC from the ground up. Runs community operations, governance, and brand strategy.
Josh Morrow
Co-founder & Growth Lead
Leads revenue, sponsorships, and the 'How I Build with AI' flagship series. Also runs David & Goliath, an AI growth agency.
Matthew Carr
Co-founder & Community Lead
Manages community engagement and event operations across Bali nodes.
Leadership Tiers
Authority scales slowly to protect quality. Promotion is quarterly, never automatic, and based on event count, feedback score (4.3+ minimum), reporting reliability, and cultural alignment.
BSTC Lead
1-10 Events
Event Operator
Runs approved event formats. Suggests venues and speakers. The starting point of the leadership journey.
Senior Lead
11-30 Events
Event Owner
Runs recurring event series. Mentors 1-2 BSTC Leads. Proposes pilot improvements.
Community Lead
31-50 Events
Node Builder
Owns and operates a pilot geography. Manages venue relationships. Co-leads sponsor discussions.
Executive Council
50+ Events
Strategic Steward
Expansion recommendations. Partnership evaluation. Quality oversight. Strategic advisory.
Want to Lead?
Attend 5+ events. Add value. Express interest. Co-host a trial event. Get approved by founders. It starts with showing up.
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