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19/12/2024

In this episode, I interview Matt Jones, co-founder of Four Pillars - one of Australia’s most popular gin companies. Since founding in 2013, Matt and his co-founders have seen Four Pillars be named the worlds best gin producer three times, expand ...

17/12/2024

12/12/2024

Great business leaders don’t operate in silos. Their sharpest strategies, boldest decisions, and most resilient mindsets are often built outside the boardroom—on sports fields, in extreme environments, or through personal adversity.

26/11/2024

In this episode, I interview Adam Schwab, co-founder of Luxury Escapes. Luxury Escapes is an online travel booking platform aimed at providing great travel packages at fair prices. Founded in 2013, Adam has grown the company to earn hundreds of mi...

21/11/2024

As the dust settles on Donald Trump’s election victory, investors globally are adjusting quickly as they look ahead to 2025 and beyond. Trump’s win is not just a political event, it is a significant adjustment for the investment landscape.

15/11/2024

The US election and Trump’s win last week delivered a message that "America First" remains a powerful mantra for many US voters. While many do not like him or his policies, his decisive win shows broader trends that both American and Australian political leaders would do well to study closely.

05/11/2024

In Chaos Theory, the Butterfly Effect predicts that extremely small changes in conditions can lead to massive differences in outcomes later. An example often given is that a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil sets off a tornado in Texas.

04/11/2024

In this episode, I interview Leigh Jasper - co-founder of Aconex and Firmable. Aconex provided collaboration software technology for the construction, mining and oil sector. Over 18 years, Leigh grew the business to employ over 1000 people, list o...