Fred Schebesta

Fred is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, most famous for co-founding Australia's leading personal finance comparison website Finder. With business partner, Frank Restuccia, the pair bootstrapped Finder in 2006 and grew the business to be worth about $250 million, operating in 83 countries, seeing 10 million unique visitors each month – all with no funding! Fred spearheaded the group's venture capital arm, Finder Ventures, to launch new business ideas. The first was a cryptocurrency brokerage, HiveEx.com, which traded $100 million in its first year. More recently, Fred is led the Finder App launch on February 2, 2020, which is an Australian-first that will connect your bank accounts and automatically compare products for you. Fred speaks at events around the world, is a regular media commentator and columnist, and launched a startup community called The Disruptors' Club.Fred talks about his journey, challenges and learnings from building startups without funding, growth hacking, brand, culture, being bold, innovation &amp; the finder App..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, most famous for co-founding Australia's leading personal finance comparison website Finder. With business partner, Frank Restuccia, the pair bootstrapped Finder in 2006 and grew the business to be worth about $250 million, operating in 83 countries, seeing 10 million unique visitors each month – all with no funding! Fred spearheaded the group's venture capital arm, Finder Ventures, to launch new business ideas. The first was a cryptocurrency brokerage, <a href="http://HiveEx.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HiveEx.com</a>, which traded $100 million in its first year. More recently, Fred is led the Finder App launch on February 2, 2020, which is an Australian-first that will connect your bank accounts and automatically compare products for you. Fred speaks at events around the world, is a regular media commentator and columnist, and launched a startup community called The Disruptors' Club.Fred talks about his journey, challenges and learnings from building startups without funding, growth hacking, brand, culture, being bold, innovation &amp; the finder App..See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Fred Schebesta Co-Founder of Finder.com.au

Margot Andersen

Insync Network Group is an Australian-based community of returned expats. A recent study found that the majority of Australia's returning expats struggle to re-settle in Australia, which is one of the reasons why this community was started three years ago. Since, it has grown to cover three cities (Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane).  Margot is an expert in career and leadership management, who also lived and worked in London for 7 years. Upon returning to Australia, Margot noticed that re-settling at 'home' was more challenging than she had anticipated and underestimated the need to both translate international experience in the local Australian market, and re-integrate socially and emotionally in her home country. These are common challenges faced by many returning expats, which continues long after the jet-lag subsides. She also discusses her ‘Talentinsight Australia’ business. ‘They work with both individuals and businesses alike and are passionate about assisting senior professionals and executives understand their true value and how they can in turn maximise both their contribution and personal fulfilment. They work with organisations to support leaders maximise their own career performance so that they can in turn genuinely support the success and capability of both the business and those within their own teams’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Insync Network Group is an Australian-based community of returned expats. A recent study found that the majority of Australia's returning expats struggle to re-settle in Australia, which is one of the reasons why this community was started three years ago. Since, it has grown to cover three cities (Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane).  Margot is an expert in career and leadership management, who also lived and worked in London for 7 years. Upon returning to Australia, Margot noticed that re-settling at 'home' was more challenging than she had anticipated and underestimated the need to both translate international experience in the local Australian market, and re-integrate socially and emotionally in her home country. These are common challenges faced by many returning expats, which continues long after the jet-lag subsides. She also discusses her ‘Talentinsight Australia’ business. ‘They work with both individuals and businesses alike and are passionate about assisting senior professionals and executives understand their true value and how they can in turn maximise both their contribution and personal fulfilment. They work with organisations to support leaders maximise their own career performance so that they can in turn genuinely support the success and capability of both the business and those within their own teams’. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Margot Andersen CEO and Founder of Insync Network Group and Owner & Managing Director of Talentinsight

Daniel Milford

Daniel is the Managing Director of Chironix which operates throughout A/NZ and the USA. He has a deep interest in artificial intelligence, space technologies, mobile robotics, human memory, cyber operations, cognitive studies &amp; social processes. Daniel also served for two years in the Navy Strategy Executive in the Office of the Chief of Navy as the Deputy Director of Technological Solutions. Chironix’s Machine Learning and Data Engineering team provides consultancy services with significant expertise in delivering effective solutions to our clients through the process of human machine teaming. This forms a core capability from which their product arms interact. Augmenting this centralised capability are two product verticals: Robotics and wearables. The Robotics capability is focussed on autonomous field robotics performing tasks that either humans should not be doing (as we do not do them well), or roles which are dangerous too humans. The final vertical is in wearables, where they have collaborated with Google X as a foundation partner with Glass for Enterprise — the new Google Glass. Daniel is also a Research Fellow with the Perth USAsia centre where he writes on strategy (both national and military).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel is the Managing Director of Chironix which operates throughout A/NZ and the USA. He has a deep interest in artificial intelligence, space technologies, mobile robotics, human memory, cyber operations, cognitive studies &amp; social processes. Daniel also served for two years in the Navy Strategy Executive in the Office of the Chief of Navy as the Deputy Director of Technological Solutions. Chironix’s Machine Learning and Data Engineering team provides consultancy services with significant expertise in delivering effective solutions to our clients through the process of human machine teaming. This forms a core capability from which their product arms interact. Augmenting this centralised capability are two product verticals: Robotics and wearables. The Robotics capability is focussed on autonomous field robotics performing tasks that either humans should not be doing (as we do not do them well), or roles which are dangerous too humans. The final vertical is in wearables, where they have collaborated with Google X as a foundation partner with Glass for Enterprise — the new Google Glass. Daniel is also a Research Fellow with the Perth USAsia centre where he writes on strategy (both national and military).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Daniel Milford Managing Director Chironix

Jens Goennemann

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC)  is a not-for-profit, industry-led organisation that was formed as part of the Federal Government’s Growth Centres initiatives and tasked with supporting (and advancing) Australian manufacturing in all of its forms. Part of that task was to set out the direction of the industry through research, support manufacturers (via networking/briefing events) and our online Manufacturers Academy (peer-to-peer learning), and finally, support innovative Australian manufacturers with co-funded grants (they call them projects). They are now entering the finalisation of some of these projects, many of which are or have contributed substantially to the Australian economy, grown jobs and upskilled workers along the way - all while preparing for the advent of Industry 4.0 (the fourth industrial revolution).Manufacturing is the answer is a nice simple way to encapsulate everything Jens is passionate and a good place to start the conversation’.To provide context to that statement; when you consider the following points, advanced manufacturing is the answer to the transition towards zero-low carbon future (hydrogen), Recycling issues/Circular economy, Climate change, Disaster relief &amp; Productivity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC)  is a not-for-profit, industry-led organisation that was formed as part of the Federal Government’s Growth Centres initiatives and tasked with supporting (and advancing) Australian manufacturing in all of its forms. Part of that task was to set out the direction of the industry through research, support manufacturers (via networking/briefing events) and our online Manufacturers Academy (peer-to-peer learning), and finally, support innovative Australian manufacturers with co-funded grants (they call them projects). They are now entering the finalisation of some of these projects, many of which are or have contributed substantially to the Australian economy, grown jobs and upskilled workers along the way - all while preparing for the advent of Industry 4.0 (the fourth industrial revolution).Manufacturing is the answer is a nice simple way to encapsulate everything Jens is passionate and a good place to start the conversation’.To provide context to that statement; when you consider the following points, advanced manufacturing is the answer to the transition towards zero-low carbon future (hydrogen), Recycling issues/Circular economy, Climate change, Disaster relief &amp; Productivity.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Jens Goennemann Managing Director Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre

Murray Ellen

PT Blink is a technology platform that enables multi-storey developments to be built very quickly, via its unique Design, Manufacture &amp; Integrate  (DMI) process. It is a quantum leap for the Property Development Market. The open nature of the PT Blink DMI Platform encourages a local community of participants that bring expertise in specific areas. From structural design to interior and exterior component design (facades, glazing, bathrooms modules, etc) through to manufacture, the platform is designed to accommodate multiple stakeholders in a collaborative ‘design to manufacture’ process.  Murray, who is also a governor of the Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering at Sydney University, has developed scalable building technology using a patented steel structural backbone strengthened using post-tensioned steel cables. The components are all manufactured and stressed off site, with reinforcement, fire collars and services included. The solutions do not rely on the lift core for stability empowering much faster outcomes. While PT Blink is a start-up, it’s been three decades in the making. Murray has worked around the world on large and complex projects. He developed post-tensioned steel technology for long-spanning projects like stadiums and aircraft hangars and recognised the potential for multi-storey construction. Physically the backbone is made from post-tensioned steel in a factory, no matter how tall or wide the development. The platform forms the incredibly accurate motherboard for each approved manufacturer. They provide their manufacturing model onto the blink platform, together with cost, delivery time and quality attributes. At the heart of PT Blink’s process is an innovative delivery method – design, manufacture and assemble or DMA – which is safer, more accurate, faster and cheaper.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PT Blink is a technology platform that enables multi-storey developments to be built very quickly, via its unique Design, Manufacture &amp; Integrate  (DMI) process. It is a quantum leap for the Property Development Market. The open nature of the PT Blink DMI Platform encourages a local community of participants that bring expertise in specific areas. From structural design to interior and exterior component design (facades, glazing, bathrooms modules, etc) through to manufacture, the platform is designed to accommodate multiple stakeholders in a collaborative ‘design to manufacture’ process.  Murray, who is also a governor of the Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering at Sydney University, has developed scalable building technology using a patented steel structural backbone strengthened using post-tensioned steel cables. The components are all manufactured and stressed off site, with reinforcement, fire collars and services included. The solutions do not rely on the lift core for stability empowering much faster outcomes. While PT Blink is a start-up, it’s been three decades in the making. Murray has worked around the world on large and complex projects. He developed post-tensioned steel technology for long-spanning projects like stadiums and aircraft hangars and recognised the potential for multi-storey construction. Physically the backbone is made from post-tensioned steel in a factory, no matter how tall or wide the development. The platform forms the incredibly accurate motherboard for each approved manufacturer. They provide their manufacturing model onto the blink platform, together with cost, delivery time and quality attributes. At the heart of PT Blink’s process is an innovative delivery method – design, manufacture and assemble or DMA – which is safer, more accurate, faster and cheaper.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Murray Ellen Founder PT Blink Ltd.

Greg has been involved in the development, financing and operation of large infrastructure projects, particularly energy generation, for over 25 years. Initially he was involved in conventional energy generation and transmission followed by renewable energy projects including; Biomass projects in Queensland, Wind projects in Australia &amp; Solar projects in Europe, He discusses GreenPrinz.com a Carbon Offset Digital Platform for corporations providing not just the carbon offset to attain ESG targets but also a financial return paid monthly from acquiring an interest in the solar farm. In essence the Platform democratizes involvement in the Renewable Energy revolution &amp; enables investment in a solar farm which provides ownership of a commensurate amount of the Green Energy produced which in turn provides a carbon offset for the use of fossil fuels, such as for electricity and transport. This Carbon Offset reduces each customer’s Carbon Footprint and will assist in meeting corporate sustainability targets and ESG and CSR goals. In addition the customers of the Platform receive a dividend from the solar farm of 5% pa, paid quarterly. Furthermore the interest owned in the solar farm acts as a hedge against rising electricity prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg has been involved in the development, financing and operation of large infrastructure projects, particularly energy generation, for over 25 years. Initially he was involved in conventional energy generation and transmission followed by renewable energy projects including; Biomass projects in Queensland, Wind projects in Australia &amp; Solar projects in Europe, He discusses <a href="http://GreenPrinz.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GreenPrinz.com</a> a Carbon Offset Digital Platform for corporations providing not just the carbon offset to attain ESG targets but also a financial return paid monthly from acquiring an interest in the solar farm. In essence the Platform democratizes involvement in the Renewable Energy revolution &amp; enables investment in a solar farm which provides ownership of a commensurate amount of the Green Energy produced which in turn provides a carbon offset for the use of fossil fuels, such as for electricity and transport. This Carbon Offset reduces each customer’s Carbon Footprint and will assist in meeting corporate sustainability targets and ESG and CSR goals. In addition the customers of the Platform receive a dividend from the solar farm of 5% pa, paid quarterly. Furthermore the interest owned in the solar farm acts as a hedge against rising electricity prices.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Gregory Story Partner at Sustainable Energie Partners

Neville Vincent

Neville Vincent is Vice President, South Asia Pacific at enterprise cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure leader Nutanix. An industry veteran, Vincent is a senior entrepreneurial sales leader with more than 20 years’ experience across the Asia Pacific. He joined Nutanix in August 2018 and is focused on changing the nature of organisations’ IT environments for the better. Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is the company’s bread and butter and they tell that story through the lens of solving business and tech challenges. HCI isn’t a well-known topic to many business leaders in Australia and Asia – but Nutanix believes it’s a vital part of solving some of businesses’ key challenges this decade. These include avoiding disruption from competitors and data security / sovereignty. We’ve all seen the Ubers and the Airbnbs of the world and what they’ve done, quite quickly, to long-standing incumbents and even entire industries. Advancements in technology and the speed at which new competitors can gain a foothold and undo companies is now a threat for every business. To avoid disruption and companies need to be able to disrupt themselves and move faster. That’s where HCI comes in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Neville Vincent is Vice President, South Asia Pacific at enterprise cloud and hyperconverged infrastructure leader Nutanix. An industry veteran, Vincent is a senior entrepreneurial sales leader with more than 20 years’ experience across the Asia Pacific. He joined Nutanix in August 2018 and is focused on changing the nature of organisations’ IT environments for the better. Hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) is the company’s bread and butter and they tell that story through the lens of solving business and tech challenges. HCI isn’t a well-known topic to many business leaders in Australia and Asia – but Nutanix believes it’s a vital part of solving some of businesses’ key challenges this decade. These include avoiding disruption from competitors and data security / sovereignty. We’ve all seen the Ubers and the Airbnbs of the world and what they’ve done, quite quickly, to long-standing incumbents and even entire industries. Advancements in technology and the speed at which new competitors can gain a foothold and undo companies is now a threat for every business. To avoid disruption and companies need to be able to disrupt themselves and move faster. That’s where HCI comes in.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Neville Vincent Vice President South Asia Pacific Nutanix

Marty Andrews

Chargefox, a technology driven business that’s simplifying electric vehicle charging and management across fleet, private and public networks. Chargefox is constructing Australia’s largest, open ultra-rapid EV charging network and by the end of 2019, its public network will allow EV owners to drive from Adelaide to Cairns without any long charging stops. Prior to this Marty founded Cogent, a Melbourne born business focused on using strategy, design and development to help founders and teams turn great ideas into thriving digital businesses. With over a decade of experience building software for some of Australia’s most successful online businesses, Marty has helped bring countless digital products to life. When he’s not busy playing semi-professional pool, Marty invests in promising Australian startups and speaks about the technology needed to support the growing number of electric vehicles on our roads. Marty is “committed to making EV charging simple, fast and clean, and are thrilled to be leading the way in making this a reality for all Australians” The establishment of a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network within the next five years has been identified as a national high priority initiative by Australia’s infrastructure auditing and advisory body.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chargefox, a technology driven business that’s simplifying electric vehicle charging and management across fleet, private and public networks. Chargefox is constructing Australia’s largest, open ultra-rapid EV charging network and by the end of 2019, its public network will allow EV owners to drive from Adelaide to Cairns without any long charging stops. Prior to this Marty founded Cogent, a Melbourne born business focused on using strategy, design and development to help founders and teams turn great ideas into thriving digital businesses. With over a decade of experience building software for some of Australia’s most successful online businesses, Marty has helped bring countless digital products to life. When he’s not busy playing semi-professional pool, Marty invests in promising Australian startups and speaks about the technology needed to support the growing number of electric vehicles on our roads. Marty is “committed to making EV charging simple, fast and clean, and are thrilled to be leading the way in making this a reality for all Australians” The establishment of a nationwide electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging network within the next five years has been identified as a national high priority initiative by Australia’s infrastructure auditing and advisory body.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Marty Andrews Chargefox CEO & co-founder

Bronwyn King

Dr. King is a specialist Radiation Oncologist, founder of Tobacco Free Portfolios, a former elite swimmer and Team Doctor for the Australian Swimming Team. Social entrepreneur, movement maker and a globally renowned humanitarian on a mission to inspire and transform organisations into purpose driven and sustainable businesses. Some of the first patients Bronwyn cared for at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre were suffering from lung cancer. However, while doing her best to treat these people, Bronwyn was unaware she was also supporting the global production of cigarettes. It was only during a meeting with a representative of her superannuation fund in 2010 that Bronwyn learned some of her money was flowing to tobacco companies through the default option of her superannuation fund. In the knowledge that many of her colleagues would be similarly unhappy with their unwitting investment in the tobacco industry, Bronwyn approached First State Super which had shortly before merged with Health Super. Following numerous meetings and a presentation to the Board, First State Super undertook a detailed analysis of the issue and in 2012, proudly made the decision to go tobacco free. Bronwyn is delighted with the willingness of the finance industry to engage and act on this issue. The work of the Tobacco Free Portfolios now has a global focus. She discusses the Stamp of Approval Program that now replaces the old Tobacco Free Portfolios Verified Tobacco Free program. The initiative now has an extensive global reach with Tobacco Free Portfolios working with 100+ pension funds, Sovereign Wealth funds, banks, insurers and fund managers in twenty countries. Bronwyn has received countless awards in recognition of her outstanding expertise and accomplishments. Most notably, she was awarded an Order of Australia (AO) in 2019 for distinguished service to community health and named 2019 Melburnian of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. King is a specialist Radiation Oncologist, founder of Tobacco Free Portfolios, a former elite swimmer and Team Doctor for the Australian Swimming Team. Social entrepreneur, movement maker and a globally renowned humanitarian on a mission to inspire and transform organisations into purpose driven and sustainable businesses. Some of the first patients Bronwyn cared for at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre were suffering from lung cancer. However, while doing her best to treat these people, Bronwyn was unaware she was also supporting the global production of cigarettes. It was only during a meeting with a representative of her superannuation fund in 2010 that Bronwyn learned some of her money was flowing to tobacco companies through the default option of her superannuation fund. In the knowledge that many of her colleagues would be similarly unhappy with their unwitting investment in the tobacco industry, Bronwyn approached First State Super which had shortly before merged with Health Super. Following numerous meetings and a presentation to the Board, First State Super undertook a detailed analysis of the issue and in 2012, proudly made the decision to go tobacco free. Bronwyn is delighted with the willingness of the finance industry to engage and act on this issue. The work of the Tobacco Free Portfolios now has a global focus. She discusses the Stamp of Approval Program that now replaces the old Tobacco Free Portfolios Verified Tobacco Free program. The initiative now has an extensive global reach with Tobacco Free Portfolios working with 100+ pension funds, Sovereign Wealth funds, banks, insurers and fund managers in twenty countries. Bronwyn has received countless awards in recognition of her outstanding expertise and accomplishments. Most notably, she was awarded an Order of Australia (AO) in 2019 for distinguished service to community health and named 2019 Melburnian of the Year.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Dr. Bronwyn King AO Founder & CEO at Tobacco Free Portfolios & Radiation Oncologist

Justin Scanlon

Founded in 2017, Hearth provides high-quality support services for people with a disability, with a focus on people with more complex disabilities. Today, the Melbourne-based business employs more than 250 staff. The types of support services Hearth provides its customers (or ‘participants’) with include flexible in-home support (assisting participants with their mobility, personal hygiene tasks and grooming, meal preparation and mealtime assistance, the use of aids and equipment); rehabilitation support (TAC); and assistance with community access.  Prior to starting Hearth, Justin had a successful corporate career working in senior finance roles for organisations including Telstra, Cadbury Schweppes and Carlton United Breweries. However, as a father and disability carer to his 13-year-old son who is living with Cerebral Palsy, Justin chose to leave the corporate world and commit his professional life to establishing Hearth. As he says: “I observed a sharp contrast in worlds; a corporate world focused on customer service and a world in disability that clearly wasn’t focused on the customer or the services our family needed.” Given this disparity and his family’s experience, Justin set about creating a business that would enable people like his son to live their best life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founded in 2017, Hearth provides high-quality support services for people with a disability, with a focus on people with more complex disabilities. Today, the Melbourne-based business employs more than 250 staff. The types of support services Hearth provides its customers (or ‘participants’) with include flexible in-home support (assisting participants with their mobility, personal hygiene tasks and grooming, meal preparation and mealtime assistance, the use of aids and equipment); rehabilitation support (TAC); and assistance with community access.  Prior to starting Hearth, Justin had a successful corporate career working in senior finance roles for organisations including Telstra, Cadbury Schweppes and Carlton United Breweries. However, as a father and disability carer to his 13-year-old son who is living with Cerebral Palsy, Justin chose to leave the corporate world and commit his professional life to establishing Hearth. As he says: “I observed a sharp contrast in worlds; a corporate world focused on customer service and a world in disability that clearly wasn’t focused on the customer or the services our family needed.” Given this disparity and his family’s experience, Justin set about creating a business that would enable people like his son to live their best life.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Justin Scanlon Managing Director Hearth Support Services

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Rob Wilson

It’s not often you find a successful startup story originating from a background of military, finance and cryptocurrency. This is the case for Rob Wilson, CEO of Incent, a revolutionary loyalty reward company using blockchain to provide a radically different consumer-centric reward offering. Consumers are rewarded for their entire expenditure including bills, rent, shopping and utilities which can be redeemed to cryptocurrency or cash. Rob is also a respected blockchain advisor, having successfully conducted the first Initial Coin Offering (ICO) in Australia. Incent’s Chief Product Officer, Jins Kaduthodil joined Incent in 2017 and partnered with Rob to build the strong foundation for what Incent is today. Jins is responsible for leading a world-class engineering team in creating Incent’s technical design and infrastructure, using innovative technology alongside proven cybersecurity practices to build the world’s first mass market crypto-based product. He was the youngest senior architect for the Australian Department of Defence, specialising in cybersecurity and technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not often you find a successful startup story originating from a background of military, finance and cryptocurrency. This is the case for Rob Wilson, CEO of Incent, a revolutionary loyalty reward company using blockchain to provide a radically different consumer-centric reward offering. Consumers are rewarded for their entire expenditure including bills, rent, shopping and utilities which can be redeemed to cryptocurrency or cash. Rob is also a respected blockchain advisor, having successfully conducted the first Initial Coin Offering (ICO) in Australia. Incent’s Chief Product Officer, Jins Kaduthodil joined Incent in 2017 and partnered with Rob to build the strong foundation for what Incent is today. Jins is responsible for leading a world-class engineering team in creating Incent’s technical design and infrastructure, using innovative technology alongside proven cybersecurity practices to build the world’s first mass market crypto-based product. He was the youngest senior architect for the Australian Department of Defence, specialising in cybersecurity and technology.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Rob Wilson & Jins Kaduthodil Co-Founders of Incent

Adrian O'Connell

Adrian is the CEO for Standards Australia, the nation’s peak standards development body. Established over 100 years ago, Standards Australia ensures everything from sunscreen to energy grids and cyber security has a certified standard. Throughout his time with Standards, Adrian has witnessed a major shift in emerging industries and businesses who are are seeking to innovate and implement new technologies, specifically artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence has been an area of interest for Standards Australia - how does one measure, monitor and implement a standard on such a complex field? What sort of powers do Standards Australia have to implement &amp; enforce these standards?   Standards Australia is the nation’s peak standards development body, developing Australian standards to support and create value for Australian businesses Standards Australia has been making Australian communities safer since 1922, helping our economy grow and connecting our nation to the world for almost 100 years They bring together experts across a range of fields, who provide their expertise and capabilities to create Australian Standards which help industries work safely, sustainably and more effectively They work with industries all across the country, connecting the right people with technology and the solutions to innovate and improve their work Standards are important. They keep people safe and ensure things work Standards Australia makes a positive impact by developing standards that cover products, processes and services that people use every day Standards Australia assists businesses and industries when they are seeking to innovate and implement new technologies Standards Australia ensures things work, by setting a quality benchmark for a range of products, processes and services See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adrian is the CEO for Standards Australia, the nation’s peak standards development body. Established over 100 years ago, Standards Australia ensures everything from sunscreen to energy grids and cyber security has a certified standard. Throughout his time with Standards, Adrian has witnessed a major shift in emerging industries and businesses who are are seeking to innovate and implement new technologies, specifically artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence has been an area of interest for Standards Australia - how does one measure, monitor and implement a standard on such a complex field? What sort of powers do Standards Australia have to implement &amp; enforce these standards?  <ul> <li>Standards Australia is the nation’s peak standards development body, developing Australian standards to support and create value for Australian businesses</li> <li>Standards Australia has been making Australian communities safer since 1922, helping our economy grow and connecting our nation to the world for almost 100 years</li> <li>They bring together experts across a range of fields, who provide their expertise and capabilities to create Australian Standards which help industries work safely, sustainably and more effectively</li> <li>They work with industries all across the country, connecting the right people with technology and the solutions to innovate and improve their work</li> <li>Standards are important. They keep people safe and ensure things work</li> <li>Standards Australia makes a positive impact by developing standards that cover products, processes and services that people use every day</li> <li>Standards Australia assists businesses and industries when they are seeking to innovate and implement new technologies</li> <li>Standards Australia ensures things work, by setting a quality benchmark for a range of products, processes and services</li> </ul>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Adrian O'Connell CEO Standards Australia

Mazuma Mobile are the UK and Australia’s largest and most recognised independent Mobile Phone trade in company and has bought and sold over five million USED Mobile phones, tablets and smart devices. To date the bulk of those have been from UK consumers however, Australian businesses are now capitalising and cashing in by unlocking value from their unwanted tech as Businesses Trade In Smart phones, tablet PC’s and Tech through Mazuma Mobile as businesses look to get more out of their budget and onto their bottom line. Mazuma offer a quick and easy to use service to Businesses and the General public to trade in their unwanted Phones and Tech for cash through our accredited on line service. They then refurbish or remanufacture those devices and now also resell them through recognised partners and directly to businesses and consumers. Australia has more old phones stored away than there are people in the country – that equates to two for every household, and that figure is rising. By 2028, it is predicted that Australians will be holding onto nearly 30 million old mobile phones. Mazuma was recognised as starting the “Circular economy” and reuse best practices generating revenue from reuse as a private start-up commercial business without grants or sponsorship. HRH The Prince of Wales in his 2015 speech at Cambridge university named “Rewiring the Economy” where HRH used Mazuma’s Global activity as an example of excellence in working differently to create wealth from perceived waste.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mazuma Mobile are the UK and Australia’s largest and most recognised independent Mobile Phone trade in company and has bought and sold over five million USED Mobile phones, tablets and smart devices. To date the bulk of those have been from UK consumers however, Australian businesses are now capitalising and cashing in by unlocking value from their unwanted tech as Businesses Trade In Smart phones, tablet PC’s and Tech through Mazuma Mobile as businesses look to get more out of their budget and onto their bottom line. Mazuma offer a quick and easy to use service to Businesses and the General public to trade in their unwanted Phones and Tech for cash through our accredited on line service. They then refurbish or remanufacture those devices and now also resell them through recognised partners and directly to businesses and consumers. Australia has more old phones stored away than there are people in the country – that equates to two for every household, and that figure is rising. By 2028, it is predicted that Australians will be holding onto nearly 30 million old mobile phones. Mazuma was recognised as starting the “Circular economy” and reuse best practices generating revenue from reuse as a private start-up commercial business without grants or sponsorship. HRH The Prince of Wales in his 2015 speech at Cambridge university named “Rewiring the Economy” where HRH used Mazuma’s Global activity as an example of excellence in working differently to create wealth from perceived waste.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Aid Rawlins Managing Director, Mazuma Mobile Australia

Nancy Youssef

Nancy is the founder and CEO of award-winning Classic Finance and Classic Mentoring and Coaching. Recognised as a leader, innovator and industry expert, she is an ambassador for change both within the finance industry here in Australia, and in some of the world’s most impoverished communities. Nancy is also the author of 'Fear.Money.Purpose', a must-read for any business owner or entrepreneur wanting to move beyond the fear of money and toward greater financial freedom and purpose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nancy is the founder and CEO of award-winning Classic Finance and Classic Mentoring and Coaching. Recognised as a leader, innovator and industry expert, she is an ambassador for change both within the finance industry here in Australia, and in some of the world’s most impoverished communities. Nancy is also the author of 'Fear.Money.Purpose', a must-read for any business owner or entrepreneur wanting to move beyond the fear of money and toward greater financial freedom and purpose.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Nancy Youssef CEO & Founder of Classic Finance Group

Christian has worked as a speech writer and economic advisor in the House of Lords. Was ‘Chief of Staff and Markets’ at an agriculture and renewable-energy company in Zimbabwe. Has consulted for firms in Iraq, Sweden, the US and the UK. Holds numerous degrees including a PhD in International Relations from Oxford.  Head of end-to-end payments provider Monoova, Christian has some interesting opinions around what the future of payments will look like over the next decade. In fact, even though we are transacting more than ever, he believes payments will completely vanish from the world’s advanced economies by 2030. Monoova services businesses through their entire payments cycle, end-to-end. Through a single API integration, clients get access to a fully automated way of receiving, managing and paying funds. Also discusses how Monoova is doing loads of exciting things including recently becoming one of a very small group of non-banks to be enabled on the New Payments Platform (NPP).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christian has worked as a speech writer and economic advisor in the House of Lords. Was ‘Chief of Staff and Markets’ at an agriculture and renewable-energy company in Zimbabwe. Has consulted for firms in Iraq, Sweden, the US and the UK. Holds numerous degrees including a PhD in International Relations from Oxford.  Head of end-to-end payments provider Monoova, Christian has some interesting opinions around what the future of payments will look like over the next decade. In fact, even though we are transacting more than ever, he believes payments will completely vanish from the world’s advanced economies by 2030. Monoova services businesses through their entire payments cycle, end-to-end. Through a single API integration, clients get access to a fully automated way of receiving, managing and paying funds. Also discusses how Monoova is doing loads of exciting things including recently becoming one of a very small group of non-banks to be enabled on the New Payments Platform (NPP).See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Christian Westerlind Wigstrom Head of Monoova

Jean-Christophe (JC) de Beaulieu joined the business in February as Head of Investments, Australia and Zhe Chen joined late last year as Associate Portfolio Manager, Research. Acadian Australia is wholly-owned by Acadian Asset Management LLC (collectively, Acadian). Acadian Asset Management LLC is a U.S. SEC-registered investment management firm based in Boston. The investment team in Australia is part of the broader global team and tailors Acadian’s quantitative investment process to manage Australian equities strategies. JC leads the local investment team that runs a range of long only and long/short systematic Australian equity strategies, and he will have both portfolio management and research responsibilities. Prior to joining Acadian, JC was the Managing Director of the active emerging market equity portfolio management team at State Street Global Advisors. In this role, JC drove the top-down and bottom-up research agenda while managing a global team of investment professionals. JC also represented active long only, long short emerging, and frontier equity strategies with clients and consultants. He has a strong quantitative background, and - importantly for the ongoing development of the Acadian business in Australia - extensive experience of running a team that tailors a global systematic possess for regional and country portfolios. Acadian is not a passive / index investor, not your traditional active manager. Rather it is a systematic manager that looks at up to 90 factors to determine where to invest. And it reviews those factors daily. These factors range from macro-economic, to stock/asset specific through to ESG. This enables Acadian to compare assets of different types – equities, fixed income, etc and how to develop multi-asset portfolios through to specific ones like income-generating portfolios. Broadly discusses low rates, increased uncertainty &amp; what's next for investors.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jean-Christophe (JC) de Beaulieu joined the business in February as Head of Investments, Australia and Zhe Chen joined late last year as Associate Portfolio Manager, Research. Acadian Australia is wholly-owned by Acadian Asset Management LLC (collectively, Acadian). Acadian Asset Management LLC is a U.S. SEC-registered investment management firm based in Boston. The investment team in Australia is part of the broader global team and tailors Acadian’s quantitative investment process to manage Australian equities strategies. JC leads the local investment team that runs a range of long only and long/short systematic Australian equity strategies, and he will have both portfolio management and research responsibilities. Prior to joining Acadian, JC was the Managing Director of the active emerging market equity portfolio management team at State Street Global Advisors. In this role, JC drove the top-down and bottom-up research agenda while managing a global team of investment professionals. JC also represented active long only, long short emerging, and frontier equity strategies with clients and consultants. He has a strong quantitative background, and - importantly for the ongoing development of the Acadian business in Australia - extensive experience of running a team that tailors a global systematic possess for regional and country portfolios. Acadian is not a passive / index investor, not your traditional active manager. Rather it is a systematic manager that looks at up to 90 factors to determine where to invest. And it reviews those factors daily. These factors range from macro-economic, to stock/asset specific through to ESG. This enables Acadian to compare assets of different types – equities, fixed income, etc and how to develop multi-asset portfolios through to specific ones like income-generating portfolios. Broadly discusses low rates, increased uncertainty &amp; what's next for investors.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

JC DeBeaulieu Head of Investments, Australia at  Acadian Asset Management

Brad Parsons

MOVUS is a Brisbane company that develops and provides an intelligent device that monitors the condition of industrial equipment. The MOVUS FitMachine is attached to industrial machinery and uses a sensor to monitor the machine’s vibration, temperature and acoustics. It sends an alert, using artificial intelligence, at the first detection of machinery malfunction, saving business owners’ valuable time and money. The hockey puck shaped sensor is called FitMachine, which is described as a 'FitBit' for heavy equipment, mainly found in manufacturing. It simply attaches itself magnetically to machines. FitMachine works by combining AI technology/algorithms to 'teach' itself (machine learning) once it is attached to equipment. Since its inception in 2015, the company has grown to 25 full-time staff and has moved to a new office in Spring Hill. Along the way, the company has been supported by several government grants and was also a finalist at the 2018 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. He says: ‘Employees are very much at the heart of everything we do,” says Brad. 'One of the most unexpected benefits of owning a small business in Brisbane is building a top-notch team; Brisbane has become such a vibrant, diverse and multicultural city over the past 20 years.’ He says the biggest challenge is educating the market. Because he says the product is so unique and innovative, we need to educate the industry, prospects and clients. MOVUS has a great board of advisors, comprised of accomplished and experienced professionals with lots of business and industry experience. His purpose is in "fixing the planet, one sensor at a time". By this, he means to try and keep machines maintained and running for as long as possible, to delay or prevent them from becoming industrial/electrical waste. Thus trying to make a sustainable contribution which also is financially beneficial to businesses because they're not having to replace parts or can avoid costly shut downs in production. He is a big advocate for Made in Australia and believes this also helps to keep local talent in jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MOVUS is a Brisbane company that develops and provides an intelligent device that monitors the condition of industrial equipment. The MOVUS FitMachine is attached to industrial machinery and uses a sensor to monitor the machine’s vibration, temperature and acoustics. It sends an alert, using artificial intelligence, at the first detection of machinery malfunction, saving business owners’ valuable time and money. The hockey puck shaped sensor is called FitMachine, which is described as a 'FitBit' for heavy equipment, mainly found in manufacturing. It simply attaches itself magnetically to machines. FitMachine works by combining AI technology/algorithms to 'teach' itself (machine learning) once it is attached to equipment. Since its inception in 2015, the company has grown to 25 full-time staff and has moved to a new office in Spring Hill. Along the way, the company has been supported by several government grants and was also a finalist at the 2018 Lord Mayor’s Business Awards. He says: ‘Employees are very much at the heart of everything we do,” says Brad. 'One of the most unexpected benefits of owning a small business in Brisbane is building a top-notch team; Brisbane has become such a vibrant, diverse and multicultural city over the past 20 years.’ He says the biggest challenge is educating the market. Because he says the product is so unique and innovative, we need to educate the industry, prospects and clients. MOVUS has a great board of advisors, comprised of accomplished and experienced professionals with lots of business and industry experience. His purpose is in "fixing the planet, one sensor at a time". By this, he means to try and keep machines maintained and running for as long as possible, to delay or prevent them from becoming industrial/electrical waste. Thus trying to make a sustainable contribution which also is financially beneficial to businesses because they're not having to replace parts or can avoid costly shut downs in production. He is a big advocate for Made in Australia and believes this also helps to keep local talent in jobs. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Brad Parsons CEO & Founder MOVUS

Rade Musulin

Rade was based in the USA, in Florida, and knows well the perils of natural disasters. His interests include changing population demographics and catastrophe exposure, climate change adaptation, disaster planning and modelling. He has a lot of experience with storm pathways and hurricanes, and has some insights into the bushfires disaster. Rade has extensive experience globally, particularly in Asia Pacific (e.g. China, Southeast Asia). Previously he was Chair of the International Actuarial Association’s Resource and Environmental Working Group. He is currently a member of Actuaries Institute’s Climate Change Working Group and Co-Chair of the Institute’s Insurance Affordability Task Force. He is also Principal at Finity Consulting.  Rade is the Actuaries Institute’s spokesman on climate, and the Institute’s climate index, which measures extremes in weather every quarter. The index measures extreme weather conditions and sea levels across Australia, and how these vary over time. It was launched a little over a year ago, to show changes in the frequency, or rate of occurrence, of extreme high and low temperatures, heavy precipitation, dry days, strong winds and changes in sea levels. It is collated at the end of each season following the release of data from the BoM. The data is collected nationally and grouped into 12 climatically consistent regions. Each season is compared to the same season in previous years and against a reference period of 1981-2010. It’s a first for Australia. From the last index release: ‘Recent events, including the devastating bushfires in multiple states, underscore how important it is to get an objective view on climate patterns. The Australian Actuaries Climate Index clearly shows extreme weather is happening more often.’See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rade was based in the USA, in Florida, and knows well the perils of natural disasters. His interests include changing population demographics and catastrophe exposure, climate change adaptation, disaster planning and modelling. He has a lot of experience with storm pathways and hurricanes, and has some insights into the bushfires disaster. Rade has extensive experience globally, particularly in Asia Pacific (e.g. China, Southeast Asia). Previously he was Chair of the International Actuarial Association’s Resource and Environmental Working Group. He is currently a member of Actuaries Institute’s Climate Change Working Group and Co-Chair of the Institute’s Insurance Affordability Task Force. He is also Principal at Finity Consulting.  Rade is the Actuaries Institute’s spokesman on climate, and the Institute’s climate index, which measures extremes in weather every quarter. The index measures extreme weather conditions and sea levels across Australia, and how these vary over time. It was launched a little over a year ago, to show changes in the frequency, or rate of occurrence, of extreme high and low temperatures, heavy precipitation, dry days, strong winds and changes in sea levels. It is collated at the end of each season following the release of data from the BoM. The data is collected nationally and grouped into 12 climatically consistent regions. Each season is compared to the same season in previous years and against a reference period of 1981-2010. It’s a first for Australia. From the last index release: ‘Recent events, including the devastating bushfires in multiple states, underscore how important it is to get an objective view on climate patterns. The Australian Actuaries Climate Index clearly shows extreme weather is happening more often.’See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Rade Musulin Principal at Finity Consulting , Spokesman for the Actuaries Institute Climate Index & Member of the Climate Change Working Group

Ray Brown

With 30 years of experience, Ray Brown is actively involved in strategy, design, and oversight of projects, working across multiple teams in mixed-use commercial, residential, education, and cultural sectors. Sensitive to how buildings relate to their surroundings, Ray understands urban context and believes the best design solutions are underpinned by rigorous analysis and supported by open and collaborative client engagement. He advocates for design that is led by end-user perspectives to achieve commercial viability, efficiency, and civic value. He has formed successful collaborative relationships with several prestigious international architects, most notably with acclaimed German studio Christoph Ingenhoven to co-design the multi award winning 1 Bligh Street and residential tower 505 George Street. A conceptual and forward-thinker, Ray is skilled in identifying opportunities for innovation, especially in the areas of sustainability and responsible urban development. Ray has been a driving force as Architectus explores new territory in high-efficiency facade design and natural ventilation technologies that will significantly reduce the carbon footprints of future buildings. Architects has experience substantial growth over the last three years, comprising 400 employees nationally across Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Ray is an active member of the Australian Institute of Architects and from 2009 - 2013 was Studio Leader for the Master of Architecture program at the University of New South Wales focusing on complex urban projects.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With 30 years of experience, Ray Brown is actively involved in strategy, design, and oversight of projects, working across multiple teams in mixed-use commercial, residential, education, and cultural sectors. Sensitive to how buildings relate to their surroundings, Ray understands urban context and believes the best design solutions are underpinned by rigorous analysis and supported by open and collaborative client engagement. He advocates for design that is led by end-user perspectives to achieve commercial viability, efficiency, and civic value. He has formed successful collaborative relationships with several prestigious international architects, most notably with acclaimed German studio Christoph Ingenhoven to co-design the multi award winning 1 Bligh Street and residential tower 505 George Street. A conceptual and forward-thinker, Ray is skilled in identifying opportunities for innovation, especially in the areas of sustainability and responsible urban development. Ray has been a driving force as Architectus explores new territory in high-efficiency facade design and natural ventilation technologies that will significantly reduce the carbon footprints of future buildings. Architects has experience substantial growth over the last three years, comprising 400 employees nationally across Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Ray is an active member of the Australian Institute of Architects and from 2009 - 2013 was Studio Leader for the Master of Architecture program at the University of New South Wales focusing on complex urban projects.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ray Brown Principal & CEO Architectus

Travis Osborne

Travis Osborne, the CEO of Mobile Tyre Shop. As the name suggests, he has a fleet of 40 vehicles that will go to a person's work or home and change their car tyres. Travis got a fair bit of publicity in 2015 when he went on Shark Tank and two sharks agreed to buy into the business. Back then his turnover was $1 million and he had a valuation of $2.5 million. The two sharks agreed to pay $250,000 for a 10% share but the deal never went ahead.  Five years later, Travis expects to have 100 vehicles on the road by the end of the year and if he achieves that the business will be valued at around $100 million. Investor David Williams has bought into the business and is Chairman. Mobile tyre businesses are very big in other parts of the work, and Michelin recently bought a 40% share in one in Europe. In Australia, the tyre market is a $5.6 billion industry so Mobile Tyre Shop only needs a small percentage to be a much bigger business. The company doesn't stock any tyres so can use any of the 7,500 types on the market.  Travis says of the business:‘Mobile Tyre Shop is changing the way Australians replace their tyres. Busy families don’t have the time to sit around in draughty old workshops waiting for their tyres to be done. Especially on Saturdays, when there’s footy training, netball, shopping... and the dog needs to go to the vet. Too much hassle! Now they can easily choose their tyres online or over the phone with our qualified tyre specialists. Then Mobile Tyre Shop goes to them. At home, work - just about anywhere - professionally fitting and balancing tyres, 7 days a week'.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Travis Osborne, the CEO of Mobile Tyre Shop. As the name suggests, he has a fleet of 40 vehicles that will go to a person's work or home and change their car tyres. Travis got a fair bit of publicity in 2015 when he went on Shark Tank and two sharks agreed to buy into the business. Back then his turnover was $1 million and he had a valuation of $2.5 million. The two sharks agreed to pay $250,000 for a 10% share but the deal never went ahead.  Five years later, Travis expects to have 100 vehicles on the road by the end of the year and if he achieves that the business will be valued at around $100 million. Investor David Williams has bought into the business and is Chairman. Mobile tyre businesses are very big in other parts of the work, and Michelin recently bought a 40% share in one in Europe. In Australia, the tyre market is a $5.6 billion industry so Mobile Tyre Shop only needs a small percentage to be a much bigger business. The company doesn't stock any tyres so can use any of the 7,500 types on the market.  Travis says of the business:‘Mobile Tyre Shop is changing the way Australians replace their tyres. Busy families don’t have the time to sit around in draughty old workshops waiting for their tyres to be done. Especially on Saturdays, when there’s footy training, netball, shopping... and the dog needs to go to the vet. Too much hassle! Now they can easily choose their tyres online or over the phone with our qualified tyre specialists. Then Mobile Tyre Shop goes to them. At home, work - just about anywhere - professionally fitting and balancing tyres, 7 days a week'.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Travis Osborne Founder & CEO Mobile Tyre Shop

Cal Henderson

 Slack gives teams something new, a home that connects their conversations, information, and software to create the context and shared understanding people need to come together. Slack is a layer of the business technology stack that brings together people, data, and applications – a  single place where people can effectively work together, find important information, and access hundreds  of thousands of critical applications and services to do their best work. The universal challenge for every organisation is to turn groups of individuals moving in many directions  into teams moving in the same direction.​ ​Slack gives teams something new, a home that connects their  conversations, information, and software to create the context and shared understanding people need to  come together.  The company, which went public through a direct listing in June, is now in more than 150 countries, is used by 65 of the Fortune 100 companies and has more than 10 million daily active users. Cal chat's about how he went from game developer to the co-founder of a multi-billion dollar company, his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and the future of work. Cal Henderson oversees the engineering organization at Slack. He is an experienced technology leader, having previously built and led the engineering team at Flickr, through its acquisition by Yahoo. As a popular speaker on engineering scalability, he authored the best-selling O’Reilly Media book Building Scalable Websites. He was a pioneer in the use of web APIs, and created the basis for OAuth and oEmbed, now used by YouTube, Twitter, and many others.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_API  Cal has a BCS from the University of Central England, and was involved in London’s early online community through his work with the early digital community B3ta and his personal blog iamcal.com, which he has run for over 15 years. Cal now resides in San Francisco. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

<ul> <li>Slack gives teams something new, a home that connects their conversations, information, and software to create the context and shared understanding people need to come together. Slack is a layer of the business technology stack that brings together people, data, and applications – a  single place where people can effectively work together, find important information, and access hundreds  of thousands of critical applications and services to do their best work. The universal challenge for every organisation is to turn groups of individuals moving in many directions  into teams moving in the same direction.​ ​Slack gives teams something new, a home that connects their  conversations, information, and software to create the context and shared understanding people need to  come together. </li> <li>The company, which went public through a direct listing in June, is now in more than 150 countries, is used by 65 of the Fortune 100 companies and has more than 10 million daily active users.</li> <li>Cal chat's about how he went from game developer to the co-founder of a multi-billion dollar company, his advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and the future of work. Cal Henderson oversees the engineering organization at Slack. He is an experienced technology leader, having previously built and led the engineering team at Flickr, through its acquisition by Yahoo.</li> <li>As a popular speaker on engineering scalability, he authored the best-selling O’Reilly Media book Building Scalable Websites. He was a pioneer in the use of web APIs, and created the basis for OAuth and oEmbed, now used by YouTube, Twitter, and many others.</li> </ul> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_API" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_API</a> <ul> <li>Cal has a BCS from the University of Central England, and was involved in London’s early online community through his work with the early digital community B3ta and his personal blog <a href="http://iamcal.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">iamcal.com</a>, which he has run for over 15 years. Cal now resides in San Francisco.</li> </ul>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Cal Henderson Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer at Slack

Richard Hamilton

Richard has more than 25 yrs experience in plastic Surgery and is one of Adelaide's most experienced and well regarded plastic surgeons. Inspired by his viticulturist father Burton, Richard Hamilton, fifth generation wine grower, established his own winery and vineyards at McLaren Vale in 1972. Currently he &amp; his wife Jette have two of South Australia's leading wine labels; Leconfield Wines at Coonawarra. Richard Hamilton Wines at McLaren Vale. Leconfield Wines Background: Leconfield is a remarkable family wine business owned by Dr Richard Hamilton and his wife Jette. It encompasses two of South Australia's leading wine labels, both attributable to the Hamilton family: Leconfield Wines at Coonawarra. Richard Hamilton Wines at McLaren Vale. With a strong wine industry heritage dating from 1837, the family has developed a distinguished international reputation for elegant fine wines. Leconfield wines are based on a simple philosophy – great wines are crafted from great vineyards. Inspired by his viticulturist father Burton, Richard Hamilton, fifth generation wine grower, established his own winery and vineyards at McLaren Vale in 1972.  Since then, Richard and his wife Jette have built up their vineyard holdings, some of which are in excess of 100 years old. These holdings are comprised not only of Burton’s McLaren Vale vineyards but also his Uncle Sydney’s winery and vineyards in Coonawarra. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard has more than 25 yrs experience in plastic Surgery and is one of Adelaide's most experienced and well regarded plastic surgeons. Inspired by his viticulturist father Burton, Richard Hamilton, fifth generation wine grower, established his own winery and vineyards at McLaren Vale in 1972. Currently he &amp; his wife Jette have two of South Australia's leading wine labels; Leconfield Wines at Coonawarra. Richard Hamilton Wines at McLaren Vale. Leconfield Wines Background: Leconfield is a remarkable family wine business owned by Dr Richard Hamilton and his wife Jette. It encompasses two of South Australia's leading wine labels, both attributable to the Hamilton family: Leconfield Wines at Coonawarra. Richard Hamilton Wines at McLaren Vale. With a strong wine industry heritage dating from 1837, the family has developed a distinguished international reputation for elegant fine wines. Leconfield wines are based on a simple philosophy – great wines are crafted from great vineyards. Inspired by his viticulturist father Burton, Richard Hamilton, fifth generation wine grower, established his own winery and vineyards at McLaren Vale in 1972.  Since then, Richard and his wife Jette have built up their vineyard holdings, some of which are in excess of 100 years old. These holdings are comprised not only of Burton’s McLaren Vale vineyards but also his Uncle Sydney’s winery and vineyards in Coonawarra.  See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Dr Richard Hamilton Specialist Plastic Surgeon at Hamilton House Plastic Surgery (Adelaide) & Proprietor Leconfield Wines

Nicole Lamond Co-founder

Nicole Lamond

Nicole combines her passion for life, enlightenment and fine food through running Universal Village, a fair trade food business that markets the Qi Tea and Eloments Vitamin Tea brands. Nicole has helped take fair trade products into the mainstream grocery stores. Nicole was a founding board member of the Fair-Trade Association and is currently the Secretary. She holds a Masters of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and has a passion for doing business with purpose. Eloments is the world’s first organic tea enriched with plant-based vitamins and minerals, designed to give consumers a natural and enjoyable way to take their daily vitamins. This small company - comprised of just Julie Hirsch and Nicole - is celebrating a recent big win with entry into the tea aisle in 75% of Woolworths supermarkets around Australia, making them one of the few female-owned companies to sit in the category. They are proud of their recent capital raising mission for Eloments, they were proud (and rightly so) to share they broke the $1million-raised mark. According to Forbes, only 2.2% of venture capital funding in 2018 went to female founders. Julie and Nicole hope to be part of the movement of female-led businesses around the world changing this norm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nicole combines her passion for life, enlightenment and fine food through running Universal Village, a fair trade food business that markets the Qi Tea and Eloments Vitamin Tea brands. Nicole has helped take fair trade products into the mainstream grocery stores. Nicole was a founding board member of the Fair-Trade Association and is currently the Secretary. She holds a Masters of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and has a passion for doing business with purpose. Eloments is the world’s first organic tea enriched with plant-based vitamins and minerals, designed to give consumers a natural and enjoyable way to take their daily vitamins. This small company - comprised of just Julie Hirsch and Nicole - is celebrating a recent big win with entry into the tea aisle in 75% of Woolworths supermarkets around Australia, making them one of the few female-owned companies to sit in the category. They are proud of their recent capital raising mission for Eloments, they were proud (and rightly so) to share they broke the $1million-raised mark. According to Forbes, only 2.2% of venture capital funding in 2018 went to female founders. Julie and Nicole hope to be part of the movement of female-led businesses around the world changing this norm.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Nicole Lamond Co-founder & CEO of Eloments and Universal Village International

Tom Davey

Tom is the CEO of GoGet Carshare, Australia's largest and most recognised car sharing network. With over 3,000 vehicles in 6 cities services over 100,000 members across Australia, Tom has a deep experience in operating in the sharing economy. He discusses Australia’s mobility future and how the Australian car sharing business managed to become a successful brand in a market where many others have failed. He talk to statistics about car sharing, how consumers are engaging with the phenomenon and what marketing tactics GoGet employed to turn the new into the norm. Including:  His vision for the organisation and how he sees car share as a key solution to easing congestion across Australian cities; How GoGet members are selling their own private vehicles, saving them thousands of dollars a year on registration, insurance, maintenance and petrol;  How businesses are increasingly replacing private car fleets in favour of car share;  How property developers are including car share pods in their developments and, by doing so, greatly reducing the number of parking spaces they're required to build; How car share vehicles stationed at airports offers members a much more flexible alternative to traditional hire cars. GoGet's recent $7.2 million investment in its fleet of vans in order to meet the surprising demand for vans as members turn to the vehicles for DIY removals, DIY couriers, and when purchasing large items such as furniture.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom is the CEO of GoGet Carshare, Australia's largest and most recognised car sharing network. With over 3,000 vehicles in 6 cities services over 100,000 members across Australia, Tom has a deep experience in operating in the sharing economy. He discusses Australia’s mobility future and how the Australian car sharing business managed to become a successful brand in a market where many others have failed. He talk to statistics about car sharing, how consumers are engaging with the phenomenon and what marketing tactics GoGet employed to turn the new into the norm. Including: <ul> <li>His vision for the organisation and how he sees car share as a key solution to easing congestion across Australian cities;</li> <li>How GoGet members are selling their own private vehicles, saving them thousands of dollars a year on registration, insurance, maintenance and petrol; </li> <li>How businesses are increasingly replacing private car fleets in favour of car share; </li> <li>How property developers are including car share pods in their developments and, by doing so, greatly reducing the number of parking spaces they're required to build;</li> <li>How car share vehicles stationed at airports offers members a much more flexible alternative to traditional hire cars.</li> <li>GoGet's recent $7.2 million investment in its fleet of vans in order to meet the surprising demand for vans as members turn to the vehicles for DIY removals, DIY couriers, and when purchasing large items such as furniture.      </li> </ul>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Tom Davey CEO GoGet

Daniel Ziffer

Dan Ziffer covered the Hayne royal commission for ABC radio, TV, and online. He was formerly the long-time senior producer of 'Mornings with Jon Faine', at ABC Radio Melbourne, and has worked on air and in production at Macquarie Radio, as a freelance foreign correspondent based in New York City, a journalist at The Age, and as a magazine editor. In ‘A Wunch of Bankers’, Dan Ziffer bring out the colour and grit of the royal commission's proceedings, and explores broader issues raised by the testimony. A mixture of analysis, reportage, and observations, it is densely researched and compellingly written’. In addition to the book Dan discusses the changing stance of regulators, and what’s expected in 2020.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Ziffer covered the Hayne royal commission for ABC radio, TV, and online. He was formerly the long-time senior producer of 'Mornings with Jon Faine', at ABC Radio Melbourne, and has worked on air and in production at Macquarie Radio, as a freelance foreign correspondent based in New York City, a journalist at The Age, and as a magazine editor. In ‘A Wunch of Bankers’, Dan Ziffer bring out the colour and grit of the royal commission's proceedings, and explores broader issues raised by the testimony. A mixture of analysis, reportage, and observations, it is densely researched and compellingly written’. In addition to the book Dan discusses the changing stance of regulators, and what’s expected in 2020.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Daniel Ziffer Reporter, ABC News, author ‘A Wunch of Bankers: a year in the Hayne Royal Commission’

Ben Zeccola

Ben is an experienced leader focused on creating value, by providing the kind of experiences that leave customers, the company and the community better off. An entrepreneurial problem solver who delights in promoting the talent of the people around him, further enabling them to make their own unique contribution. Quick to smile with a real love of learning, a speaker of 4 languages, a movie fan and an avid reader with over 27 years' experience demonstrating innovation and achievement, with a wide range of skills acquired in roles in Exhibition (Retail) and Distribution. Skilled in Leadership, General Management, Business Development, Marketing, Sponsorship, Acquisitions, Production and Sales. Also sits on various boards and was Winner of the 2017 CEO AWARD from the Independent Cinemas Association of Australia. Discusses: The Palace cinema story &amp; What does it take to maintain a successful family business. How is Palace Cinemas adapting to remain competitive in the ever-changing entertainment industry. How is the cinema landscape is changing in response to streaming services? What do Australian consumers want from the movies, beyond the film? Is investing in the cinema experience the key to their success?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben is an experienced leader focused on creating value, by providing the kind of experiences that leave customers, the company and the community better off. An entrepreneurial problem solver who delights in promoting the talent of the people around him, further enabling them to make their own unique contribution. Quick to smile with a real love of learning, a speaker of 4 languages, a movie fan and an avid reader with over 27 years' experience demonstrating innovation and achievement, with a wide range of skills acquired in roles in Exhibition (Retail) and Distribution. Skilled in Leadership, General Management, Business Development, Marketing, Sponsorship, Acquisitions, Production and Sales. Also sits on various boards and was Winner of the 2017 CEO AWARD from the Independent Cinemas Association of Australia. Discusses: The Palace cinema story &amp; What does it take to maintain a successful family business. How is Palace Cinemas adapting to remain competitive in the ever-changing entertainment industry. How is the cinema landscape is changing in response to streaming services? What do Australian consumers want from the movies, beyond the film? Is investing in the cinema experience the key to their success?See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ben Zeccola CEO Palace Cinemas

Karen Stephen

SurePayd is a cloud-based payments layer for B2B accounts receivable, an area of the business where customer experiences are often negative.Karen on SurePayd:“When it comes to enterprise accounts, this means chasing payments, sending notifications, managing disputes or running reports that require a lot of complicated, cumbersome activity. Surepayd addresses this pain point by integrating with our clients’ existing ERP, and bringing an automated, consumer-like, and customisable digital experience to B2B accounts receivable.” She explains the company provides a ‘relationship engine for the back office – a revolution in what was traditionally just a transactional process. Helps give the back office what were generally front of house resources; ease of communications, branded marketing strategies, and transparency of customer data &amp; more. She also has comment on the merits of automation vs offshoring jobs. While fears over job losses are understandable, that same fear can lead to inaction and businesses becoming irrelevant and extinct; a far worse result for employees.  Practically speaking, losing a percentage of staff is better than losing everyone.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SurePayd is a cloud-based payments layer for B2B accounts receivable, an area of the business where customer experiences are often negative.Karen on SurePayd:“When it comes to enterprise accounts, this means chasing payments, sending notifications, managing disputes or running reports that require a lot of complicated, cumbersome activity. Surepayd addresses this pain point by integrating with our clients’ existing ERP, and bringing an automated, consumer-like, and customisable digital experience to B2B accounts receivable.” She explains the company provides a ‘relationship engine for the back office – a revolution in what was traditionally just a transactional process. Helps give the back office what were generally front of house resources; ease of communications, branded marketing strategies, and transparency of customer data &amp; more. She also has comment on the merits of automation vs offshoring jobs. While fears over job losses are understandable, that same fear can lead to inaction and businesses becoming irrelevant and extinct; a far worse result for employees.  Practically speaking, losing a percentage of staff is better than losing everyone.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Karen Stephen Chief Operations Officer SurePayd

Marie has been in the role as the leader of the G20’s only dedicated infrastructure organisation for nearly a year now and has great insights to share about the organisation, its key pillars and new initiatives moving into 2020. Marie was previously the head of APAC for Atkins Acuity, the advisory business of Atkins and SNC Lavalin group. Before joining Atkins in 2015, she headed the Infrastructure Initiatives department of the World Economic Forum, where she led their thought leadership activities, publishing several reports on best practices in the infrastructure sector. She led the dissemination effort of these best practices to governments and advocated to coalitions such as the B20 and the G20. Recently the GiHub launched InfraChallenge, a global infrastructure competition designed to drive disruption in the infrastructure industry – a sector that has been slow to embrace digital change. For your background, the GI Hub is a G20 initiative launched at the G20 meeting in Brisbane in 2014, and is based in Sydney, with a global mandate to help support public and private investment in quality infrastructure around the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marie has been in the role as the leader of the G20’s only dedicated infrastructure organisation for nearly a year now and has great insights to share about the organisation, its key pillars and new initiatives moving into 2020. Marie was previously the head of APAC for Atkins Acuity, the advisory business of Atkins and SNC Lavalin group. Before joining Atkins in 2015, she headed the Infrastructure Initiatives department of the World Economic Forum, where she led their thought leadership activities, publishing several reports on best practices in the infrastructure sector. She led the dissemination effort of these best practices to governments and advocated to coalitions such as the B20 and the G20. Recently the GiHub launched InfraChallenge, a global infrastructure competition designed to drive disruption in the infrastructure industry – a sector that has been slow to embrace digital change. For your background, the GI Hub is a G20 initiative launched at the G20 meeting in Brisbane in 2014, and is based in Sydney, with a global mandate to help support public and private investment in quality infrastructure around the world.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Marie Lam-Frendo Global Infrastructure Hub CEO

Michelle Schuberg

Curiious is a Sydney company which has created a world-first educational VR platform in which educators and trainers can directly provide feedback and change the virtual environment live. The compelling part of the story here is the company’s pivot and how they got into the VR space to begin with; they were an advertising and content agency that saw VR being underused and wanted to do it differently, so they worked on this platform in the background for many years, launching it this year and raising $2m from sophisticated investors to commercialise the product. They’re in talks with schools in the US and across Australia and have signed a few up already to use VR in education and have just secured schools in LA and New York to use their content. The veteran tech-driven Sydney visual content business Curiious – best known for its Vivid Opera House projection and the stunning visuals during the opening ceremony at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games – has raised $2 million from sophisticated investors to help scale its VR education and training platform globally. Founder Brett Heil wants to revolutionise training and education via technology, and has launched a virtual reality platform, Curiious IQ, he says is set to change the way businesses, institutions and individuals learn and collaborate. Curiious IQ can stream live to groups on up to 50 VR headsets simultaneously. Users see each other as avatars in the virtual space allowing for interaction and collaboration on tasks and challenges. The platform  works on any VR device.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Curiious is a Sydney company which has created a world-first educational VR platform in which educators and trainers can directly provide feedback and change the virtual environment live. The compelling part of the story here is the company’s pivot and how they got into the VR space to begin with; they were an advertising and content agency that saw VR being underused and wanted to do it differently, so they worked on this platform in the background for many years, launching it this year and raising $2m from sophisticated investors to commercialise the product. They’re in talks with schools in the US and across Australia and have signed a few up already to use VR in education and have just secured schools in LA and New York to use their content. The veteran tech-driven Sydney visual content business Curiious – best known for its Vivid Opera House projection and the stunning visuals during the opening ceremony at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games – has raised $2 million from sophisticated investors to help scale its VR education and training platform globally. Founder Brett Heil wants to revolutionise training and education via technology, and has launched a virtual reality platform, Curiious IQ, he says is set to change the way businesses, institutions and individuals learn and collaborate. Curiious IQ can stream live to groups on up to 50 VR headsets simultaneously. Users see each other as avatars in the virtual space allowing for interaction and collaboration on tasks and challenges. The platform  works on any VR device.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Michelle Schuberg General Manager & Brett Heil Founder at Curiious

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