Talking Business with Alan Kohler
Business & Finance
About
Talking Business is an inflight entertainment radio program on Qantas, hosted by Alan Kohler. Each month business leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators are interviewed about their expertise, businesses, and careers. This is where you can podcast all of the guests from Talking Business.
Episodes
- Fred Schebesta Co-Founder of Finder.com.au
Fred Schebesta, co-founder of Finder.com.au, shares his experiences building a multi-million dollar business without funding. He discusses growth hacking, brand, culture, innovation, and the launch of the Finder App.
- Margot Andersen CEO and Founder of Insync Network Group and Owner & Managing Director of Talentinsight
Margot Andersen, CEO of Insync Network Group, shares insights on the difficulties Australian expats encounter when returning home, highlighting how her community aids in re-settlement. She also touches upon her Talentinsight business, whic…
- Daniel Milford Managing Director Chironix
Daniel Milford, Managing Director of Chironix, shares insights on artificial intelligence, space technologies, and autonomous robotics. Chironix focuses on human-machine teaming, with product verticals in robotics and wearables, including…
- Jens Goennemann Managing Director Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre
Jens Goennemann discusses the Advanced Manufacturing Growth Centre (AMGC), an organization supporting Australian manufacturing through research, networking, and grants. AMGC
- Murray Ellen Founder PT Blink Ltd.
Murray Ellen, founder of PT Blink Ltd., discusses the company's unique Design, Manufacture & Integrate (DMI) process. This technology platform enables rapid multi-storey construction using a patented steel structural backbone and a collabo…
- Gregory Story Partner at Sustainable Energie Partners
Gregory Story, with over 25 years in energy infrastructure, discusses GreenPrinz.com, a platform offering carbon offsets for ESG targets with a financial return from solar farm investments. The platform allows corporations to invest in ren…
- Neville Vincent Vice President South Asia Pacific Nutanix
Neville Vincent, Vice President for South Asia Pacific at Nutanix, explains how hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) can help businesses avoid disruption and enhance data security. Nutanix focuses on solving business and tech challenges thr…
- Marty Andrews Chargefox CEO & co-founder
Marty Andrews, CEO and co-founder of Chargefox, discusses the company's mission to simplify electric vehicle charging and management. Chargefox is developing Australia's largest open ultra-rapid EV charging network, aiming to enable long-d…
- Dr. Bronwyn King AO Founder & CEO at Tobacco Free Portfolios & Radiation Oncologist
Dr. Bronwyn King, founder of Tobacco Free Portfolios, shares her journey from radiation oncologist to social entrepreneur. She initiated a global movement to divest from tobacco companies, leading to the Stamp of Approval Program, now adop…
- Justin Scanlon Managing Director Hearth Support Services
Justin Scanlon founded Hearth Support Services in 2017 to provide high-quality disability support, particularly for those with complex needs. Formerly in corporate finance, Scanlon was inspired by his personal experience as a disability ca…
- Carla Offord CEO of The Conference Shop
Carla Offord, CEO of The Conference Shop, explains her venue-finding business that helps large companies locate event spaces. She also highlights the importance of promoting bushfire-affected regions in NSW to attract business and support…
- Adrian O'Connell CEO Standards Australia
Adrian O'Connell, CEO of Standards Australia, shares insights on the evolution of standards in the face of new technologies like AI. The discussion covers the challenges and processes involved in developing and enforcing standards for comp…
- JC DeBeaulieu Head of Investments, Australia at Acadian Asset Management
JC DeBeaulieu, Head of Investments Australia at Acadian Asset Management, explains the firm's systematic investment approach, which utilizes up to 90 daily-reviewed factors including macro-economic, stock-specific, and ESG elements. He als…
- Aid Rawlins Managing Director, Mazuma Mobile Australia
Aid Rawlins, Managing Director of Mazuma Mobile Australia, explains how the company facilitates the trade-in of used mobile phones and tech, refurbishes devices, and contributes to the circular economy. Mazuma Mobile has processed over fiv…
- Brad Parsons CEO & Founder MOVUS
Brad Parsons, CEO of MOVUS, discusses his Brisbane-based company that creates the FitMachine, an AI-powered sensor that monitors industrial equipment for potential malfunctions. The technology aims to save businesses time and money by pred…
- Rade Musulin Principal at Finity Consulting , Spokesman for the Actuaries Institute Climate Index & Member of the Climate Change Working Group
Rade Musulin, Principal at Finity Consulting, shares insights on climate change adaptation, disaster planning, and modelling, informed by his experience with natural disasters globally. He discusses the Australian Actuaries Climate Index,…
- Ray Brown Principal & CEO Architectus
Ray Brown, CEO of Architectus, shares insights from his 30-year career in architecture, emphasizing strategy, design rooted in urban context and end-user needs, and collaborative client engagement. He highlights his work on innovative proj…
- Suzanne Milthorpe National Environment Laws Campaign Manager, The Wilderness Society
Suzanne Milthorpe, Campaign Manager at The Wilderness Society, discusses Australia's environmental laws and the critical loss of wildlife and habitat. She highlights the country's high extinction rates and the ongoing efforts to reform nat…
- Stuart Clout CEO and Founder thedocyard
Stuart Clout, CEO and Founder of thedocyard, shares his journey from corporate lawyer to tech innovator. He founded thedocyard, a cloud-based platform managing the entire lifecycle of corporate transactions, aiming to become a leading glob…
- Sarah Liu Founder & Managing Director of The Dream Collective
Sarah Liu founded The Dream Collective at 24, transforming it into a leading D&I consultancy. She shares insights on empowering female talent, breaking down barriers, and the business
- Travis Osborne Founder & CEO Mobile Tyre Shop
Travis Osborne, CEO of Mobile Tyre Shop, a business with 40 vehicles that change car tyres at customers' locations, appeared on Shark Tank in 2015. Despite a deal falling through, the business is projected to have 100 vehicles and a $100M…
- Daniel Ziffer Reporter, ABC News, author ‘A Wunch of Bankers: a year in the Hayne Royal Commission’
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- Ben Zeccola CEO Palace Cinemas
Alan Kohler speaks with Ben Zeccola, CEO of Palace Cinemas. They discuss the cinema
- Karen Stephen Chief Operations Officer SurePayd
Karen Stephen, COO of SurePayd, explains how their cloud-based payments solution transforms B2B accounts receivable by integrating with existing ERP systems. The platform offers an automated, consumer-like digital experience, acting as a "…
- Marie Lam-Frendo Global Infrastructure Hub CEO
Marie Lam-Frendo, CEO of the G20's Global Infrastructure Hub, discusses the organization's pillars, new initiatives for 2020, and the InfraChallenge competition aimed at driving digital change in the infrastructure sector. She previously h…
- Michelle Schuberg General Manager & Brett Heil Founder at Curiious
Curiious, originally an advertising agency, has launched Curiious IQ, a VR educational platform that allows live feedback and environmental changes in virtual spaces. The company raised $2 million to scale globally and has already secured…
- Kristina Karlsson Founder & Creative Director kikki.K
Kristina Karlsson, founder of kikki.K, shares her experience starting the global stationery business in 2001. She discusses business challenges, inspiration, adapting to the retail space, and how to create new opportunities by changing you…
- Andrew Horvath Group Global Chairman Star Scientific
Andrew Horvath, Chairman of Star Scientific, details the company's HERO® device, which generates unlimited, affordable, safe, and zero-emission energy. He explains how this technology can address Australia's domestic energy crisis, support…
- Nathan Begley Managing Director, Upstream Energy
Nathan Begley, founder of Upstream Energy, shares his journey from firefighting to leading a company that provides solar systems to commercial clients, focusing on customer growth and innovative clean energy solutions.
- Tessa Court CEO & Co-Founder of IntelligenceBank
Tessa Court, CEO and Co-Founder of IntelligenceBank, shares the story behind her award-winning SaaS company, which focuses on business process management for marketing teams. She also discusses creating a positive work culture, particularl…
- Glenn Campbell Executive Director & CEO DeakinCo.
Glenn Campbell, Executive Director & CEO of DeakinCo., discusses the importance of skills recognition and training for future workforce success. A DeakinCo. and Deloitte Access Economics white paper highlights Australia's underspending on…
- Mark Calabro Co-Founder of HungryHungry & Ordermate
Mark Calabro, co-founder of hospitality technology companies HungryHungry and OrderMate, shares his experience developing payment systems for the food industry, drawing from his Italian family background and engineering studies. He discuss…
- Kylie Porter Executive Director UN Global Compact Network Australia
Kylie Porter, Executive Director of UN Global Compact Network Australia, shares her expertise in corporate sustainability and ESG, drawing on over 15 years of experience. The episode details the UN Global Compact's function as the world's…
- Professor Susan Hurley Epidemiologist, Health Economist, Statistician, Pharmacist & Author
Professor Susan Hurley, with a background in epidemiology, health economics, and pharmacy, discusses her career and its impact on health policy, including research that influenced asthma treatment and needle-exchange programs. She also exp…
- Jason Ireland Partner at McGrathNicol Advisory
Jason Ireland, Partner at McGrathNicol Advisory, shares his two decades of experience in improving financial and operational performance. He discusses his specializations and McGrathNicol Advisory's 2019 Working Capital Report.
- Anita Mustac Managing Director, LaSalle Investment Management (Australia & NZ)
Anita Mustac, Managing Director for LaSalle Investment Management in Australia and New Zealand, shares insights into her role, the company's real estate investment strategies, and her entrepreneurial venture, Dokotela, a telehealth platfor…
- Bill Baker Co-Founder & CEO of Lend.com.au
Bill Baker, Co-Founder and CEO of Lend.com.au, discusses how the platform uses AI and analytics to automate matching SMEs with lenders, aiming to transform the SME finance market. Lend also offers LendScore, a tool for brokers to assess lo…
- Justin Quay Founder & Head of Product at Shroogle
Justin Quay, Founder and Head of Product at Shroogle, a fintech company offering a connected personal finance hub, discusses its origins following the Hayne Royal Commission and its goal to increase access to financial advice. Shroogle is…
- Richard Murray Group CEO JB Hi-Fi
Richard Murray, CEO of JB Hi-Fi, shares insights into the company's strategy, culture, and the success of its 'Helping Hands' Workplace Giving program, which has raised over $10 million for charity partners.
- Merril J. Fernando Founder & Dilhan C. Fernando CEO of Dilmah Tea
Merrill J. Fernando, founder of Dilmah Tea, established the company on a philosophy of human service, with 10% of pretax profits supporting charitable initiatives. His son, CEO Dilhan C. Fernando, upholds this vision, focusing on quality t…
- Christian Westerlind Wigstrom Head of Monoova
Christian Westerlind Wigstrom, Head of Monoova, predicts that payments will become invisible in advanced economies by 2030. He discusses Monoova's end-to-end payment services and the company's enablement on the New Payments Platform.
- Khali Sakkas Chief Insights Officer at Isentia
Khali Sakkas, Chief Insights Officer at Isentia, discusses the company's
- James Mawhinney Founder and Managing Director of Mayfair 101
James Mawhinney, founder and MD of Mayfair 101, shares insights on personal finance during interest rate drops, non-bank investment alternatives, business expansion, and the new Mayfair Platinum brand offering exclusive investment opportun…
- Laura Keily Founder & Managing Director of Immediation
Laura Keily, founder of Immediation and a commercial barrister, is disrupting the legal industry with her world-first Australian platform. Immediation aims to modernize the court system by moving legal disputes online, making the process s…
- Peter Chidiac Managing Director A/NZ, Avaya
Avaya Managing Director A/NZ Peter Chidiac discusses a Vanson Bourne report on AI maturity in Australia. The study reveals 42% of Australian enterprises lack AI understanding and skills, with only 24% having a fully implemented AI strategy…
- Mina Radhakrishnan Co-Founder of :Different
Mina Radhakrishnan, co-founder of the proptech startup :Different, shares her insights on challenging traditional property management in Australia by integrating technology and expert services. She also reflects on her experience at Uber a…
- Michael Whytlaw Founder & Director of Advanced Design Innovations
Michael Whytlaw, founder of Advanced Design Innovations, shares insights on Australian manufacturing and exporting globally, highlighting the unique Retrac Louvre TM Facades. He has over 20 years of experience as a Mechanical Engineer.
- Tracy Angwin CEO Australian Payroll Association
Tracy Angwin, CEO of the Australian Payroll Association, discusses a report finding that 9 out of 10 organizations struggle to interpret government legislation and employee awards. The report also indicates that 93% of payroll managers bel…
- Ramez Naam Co-Chair, Energy & Environment at Singularity University & Christina Gerakiteys Co-CEO SingularityU Australia
Ramez Naam believes exponential technologies can solve environmental challenges. Christina Gerakiteys discusses Singularity University Australia's mission to use these technologies for a better future.
- David Braga BNP Paribas CEO Securities Services Australia & NZ
David Braga, CEO of BNP Paribas Securities Services Australia & NZ, explains custody, its importance, and how assets are owned. The discussion covers local trends such as faster reporting and the DLT-based CHESS replacement.