# Stephan Roberto Founding partner · Technology & operations > Stephan Roberto is a founding partner of Project Get Out. He handles research, technology and operations, bringing experience running businesses and his own move from Australia to Dubai to the practical work behind an overseas plan. - Canonical profile: https://www.projectgetout.com/stephan-roberto - Updated: 2026-10-01 ## A founder’s perspective on keeping the work moving. Stephan Roberto is a serial entrepreneur who runs Scale Manual, Project Get Out and Ape Law. He brings experience running businesses, working in technology and operations, and making his own move from Australia to Dubai. Stephan is CTO and Co-Founder of Ape Law. At Project Get Out, he handles research, technology and operations. He helps business owners work out what needs to happen, who needs to be involved and in what order. He moved from Australia to Dubai with his partner, Victoria Wells. At Project Get Out, he handles technology, systems, research coordination and operations. The journal publishes articles under his byline on preparing for a move and evaluating providers. ## Knowing what happens next, and who owns it. Moving overseas involves decisions across a business, a household and several providers. Stephan’s work at Project Get Out focuses on the process that connects them. ### Put the work in order Stephan handles process design and operational customer experience. His role is to organise the steps, dependencies and handoffs so the team can see what needs attention next. ### Connect research with practical decisions His responsibilities include research coordination. The journal’s articles under his byline cover provider selection, preparation and execution, with questions business owners can ask before committing to a destination or setup provider. ### Build the systems behind the service Technology, qualification flows and backend systems sit within his role. They support the team’s work from the first enquiry through planning and coordination. ## Professional background ### CTO and Co-Founder of Ape Law Stephan’s Ape Law profile describes his technology and operations background and his work connecting technical strategy with the firm’s legal team. [Read his professional profile](https://ape.law/stephan-roberto) ### Entrepreneurship and operations Stephan runs Scale Manual, Project Get Out and Ape Law. His Project Get Out work draws on that business background and his Australia-to-Dubai experience. [Meet the founding team](https://www.projectgetout.com/about) ## In the press Angelica Snowden’s relocation report names Stephan, Victoria and Project Get Out. Victoria is the person quoted in the story. ### Australian relocation report · 19 September 2026 Angelica Snowden’s report quotes Victoria Wells and names Stephan Roberto, Ape Law and Project Get Out. The same report appeared in [The Age](https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/fed-up-with-taxes-aussies-are-following-adrian-portelli-to-dubai-the-ato-is-watching-20260919-p60ues.html), [The Sydney Morning Herald](https://www.smh.com.au/national/victoria/fed-up-with-taxes-aussies-are-following-adrian-portelli-to-dubai-the-ato-is-watching-20260919-p60ues.html) and [Brisbane Times](https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/victoria/fed-up-with-taxes-aussies-are-following-adrian-portelli-to-dubai-the-ato-is-watching-20260919-p60ues.html). These are three editions of one story. A subscription may be required. [Project Get Out’s own analysis](https://www.projectgetout.com/blog/project-get-out-featured-in-the-age) ## Planning and advice Stephan’s role is research, technology, operations and coordination. Personal legal, tax, financial or immigration advice is provided by the relevant qualified professional under a separately agreed scope. The website and Australian Exit Guide provide general information. ## Published work - [How do I sell my business in Australia and plan a move overseas?](https://www.projectgetout.com/blog/selling-a-business-in-australia-owner-guide): One guide to business value, tax, buyers, deal terms and a possible overseas move for Australian owners. - [How can I compare relocation quotes when they include different things?](https://www.projectgetout.com/blog/compare-relocation-quotes): Normalize scope, timing, renewals, deposits, exclusions and unknowns before comparing the totals in relocation quotes. - [How do I check a Dubai company setup provider before hiring them?](https://www.projectgetout.com/blog/compare-dubai-company-setup-providers): Compare the real people, roles, licences, handoffs and accountability behind a polished Dubai company setup offer. - [Do I need a relocation guide or personal advice before moving to Dubai?](https://www.projectgetout.com/blog/relocation-guide-or-personal-advice): Understand when general education is enough, when your facts require personal advice and how the two can work together. - [How do I compare Dubai with other overseas destinations?](https://www.projectgetout.com/blog/compare-dubai-with-overseas-destinations): Compare destinations by the role each could play in your business and family plan, not by generic rankings or headline tax rates. - [Should I leave Australia or stay?](https://www.projectgetout.com/blog/leave-australia-or-stay): A practical framework for Australian business owners comparing staying, delaying or moving to a named overseas destination. ## Questions ### What does Stephan do at Project Get Out? Stephan is a founding partner responsible for research, technology, systems and operations. His work covers process design, qualification flows and the practical coordination behind the client experience. ### Has Stephan relocated from Australia? Yes. Stephan moved from Australia to Dubai with Victoria Wells. That first-hand experience sits alongside his technology and operations background at Project Get Out. ### Does Stephan provide personal tax or legal advice? Stephan handles operations and coordination. Advice on your personal legal or tax position needs the appropriately qualified adviser for the issue and country involved. ### How does Stephan work with Victoria? At Project Get Out, Victoria brings legal and international structuring experience, while Stephan handles research, technology and operations. They are two of the four founding partners, alongside Matthew Cameron and Felicity Morgan. ### How do I contact the team? Complete the fit check with your current situation and the move you are considering. The team will assess fit and the next step; submitting an enquiry does not establish an advice engagement. [Check if you’re a fit](https://www.projectgetout.com/#fit-check-open) · [Meet the founding team](https://www.projectgetout.com/about)