90 per cent of startups fail, but what does it take to build a business that succeeds? That defies all expectations? That could one-day become what investors call a unicorn? Silver winner of "Best Business Podcast" at the 2020 Australian Podcast Awards.
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Building a Unicorn
Success in the world of business is filled with highs and lows, but what does it take to build a business that is truly great, that could one-day become a unicorn?
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What Happens After Shark Tank with Be Fit Food CEO, Kate Save
Food companies are everywhere, and we are constantly bombarded with advertising for food that probably isn't that great for us. But once you’ve eaten all the junk… there are also companies that specialise in helping...
Moving Money with Transferwise CEO Kristo Käärmann
Transferring money globally has long been dominated by banks, and services like Western Union. The problem with these traditional systems is that customers gets ripped off by poor exchange rates and huge fees....
Learning to Think Big with GO1's Vu Tran
Providing access to training is an important part of running a successful business. You need to give staff opportunities to up-skill so they can progress through your business. And there are many platforms you could...
Finding Your Mission with Steve Bevington, MD of Community Housing Limited
Not-for-profit enterprises carry their own set of challenges compared with traditional startups. Unlike a for-profit company, a non-profit is there for a bigger reason. You have a mission that you stand behind, and...
Fixing Files with Qwilr Co-Founder Mark Tanner
Business often involves making proposals and sending documents. Often those might come in the form of a PDF that you can email, maybe even a powerpoint. You build it once and then when you have new clients, you copy...
Going Live with Finder CEO Fred Schebesta
Finding the right credit card, or home loan, even the right mobile or internet plan can be a painstaking process. It usually involves looking up a bunch of different providers, getting quotes, looking for online...
Building a Better Internet with Cloudflare's Michelle Zatlyn
Cloudflare is on a mission to help build a better internet. The online service helps 26 Million websites prevent denial of service attacks, and speed up their pages, to give users a better experience. Michelle Zatlyn...
Scaling Video with Mike Pritchett, CEO of Shootsta
Video production has traditionally been an industry that requires significant investment to be done well. However in recent years the game has changed. More and more people have access to high-quality camera...
Democratising Design with Canva Co-founder Cameron Adams
Design is the backbone of any good digital business, but in the past you needed to know someone with the artistic skills and software knowledge to realise your vision. But with the increasing push to democratise...
Bootstrapped with Linktree founders Alex and Anthony Zaccaria
Every Instagram profile suffers from a major flaw, you can only add one link for the entire profile. This problem has forced influencers to constantly tell their audience to check the 'link in bio'. It’s clunky and a...
Culture Matters with Didier Elzinga, CEO of Culture Amp
Culture is everything. A great company culture can attract the best staff to come and work for you, and likewise a bad culture can tank your chances of success. So how do you keep tabs on culture when growing your...
⛑Finding Traction with Luke Anear, CEO of SafetyCulture
No matter what kind of business you run sooner or later you’ll find yourself having one of those seemingly boring conversations around safety. It may seem boring but having processes around safety is vital for the...
🧨 Handling Explosive Growth with Lucy Liu, Co-Founder of Airwallex
We live in a global market. It’s no longer good enough for startups to just focus on their local consumers - we have to think globally if we ever want to hit our market potential. And in the process of thinking...
✏️Designing A Marketplace with Collis Ta'eed, CEO of Envato
If you’re a creative person and you’re looking to build a website, find some art for your project, or music to use in a multimedia production - chances are you’ve found yourself looking for templates or small pieces...
🤝 Why Every Founder Needs A Mentor with Lucy Lloyd, CEO of Mentorloop
When you’re working on any new enterprise, starting a new career, or looking to move up in the world, you might find yourself wondering where you can go to get advice from people who have been there before. Sure, you...
🧬 Finding The Next Einstein with Daniel Gross, Founder of Pioneer
When you think about the individuals who really shaped humanity over the past few centuries - your mind probably wanders to people like Albert Einstein, Picasso, Henry Ford, or Steve Jobs. These are the people who...
🍇 The Road To Vino with Justin Dry, CEO of Vinomofo
Almost every industry has experienced some disruption thanks to digital technology, and it's the same thing when it comes to wine. Vinomofo is a wine delivery service that has taken the global wine industry by storm...
🌴 Building An Oasis for Creativity with Grant Petty, CEO of Blackmagic Design
When you think about everything that goes into making a big blockbuster movie, you have the director, the actors, the crew, the lighting, the sets, and the cameras. And once you get everything on film you want to...
🎧 Soundtracking The Internet with Oscar Höglund, CEO of Epidemic Sound
Sweden has become a powerhouse in digital music, and one of the companies leading the charge is Epidemic Sound. The company has quickly become the go-to source for creators looking to find music, with many YouTubers...
Introducing Building A Unicorn
90 per cent of startups fail, but what does it take to build a business that succeeds? That defies all expectations? That could one-day become what investors call a unicorn? Hosted by Kristofor Lawson this series...