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DEC 24, 2024
Caitlin Judd Talks Mentorship, Female Leadership, and Building Brands
In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve interviews Caitlin Judd, who takes us through her fascinating journey, starting with her roots in Melbourne, where she studied business and media at Monash University. She shares her transformative experience living in Miami, working across marketing, acting, and even selling high-end art, before returning to Melbourne to pursue a corporate marketing career.
Feeling unfulfilled, Caitlin made a bold pivot into freelancing, supporting female entrepreneurs and leaders in the wellbeing sector. She discusses the importance of mentorship, coaching, and empowering women in business—particularly in the male-dominated investment world. Caitlin also dives into her podcasting journey with Lady Brains, which became a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, allowing her to build a community of like-minded individuals.
Timestamps:
00:18 – Meet Caitlin Judd and her journey from Melbourne to Miami
01:07 – From corporate marketing to freelancing for women entrepreneurs
02:26 – The power of mentorship and coaching women in leadership
05:45 – How podcasting with Lady Brains became a tool for growth
11:15 – Exploring angel investing and the gender funding gap
16:55 – The importance of self-compassion and taking risks in business
19:30 – Caitlin’s mission to create meaningful change for women
27:00 – What’s next for Caitlin and her future goals
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Feeling unfulfilled, Caitlin made a bold pivot into freelancing, supporting female entrepreneurs and leaders in the wellbeing sector. She discusses the importance of mentorship, coaching, and empowering women in business—particularly in the male-dominated investment world. Caitlin also dives into her podcasting journey with Lady Brains, which became a powerful tool for personal and professional growth, allowing her to build a community of like-minded individuals.
Timestamps:
00:18 – Meet Caitlin Judd and her journey from Melbourne to Miami
01:07 – From corporate marketing to freelancing for women entrepreneurs
02:26 – The power of mentorship and coaching women in leadership
05:45 – How podcasting with Lady Brains became a tool for growth
11:15 – Exploring angel investing and the gender funding gap
16:55 – The importance of self-compassion and taking risks in business
19:30 – Caitlin’s mission to create meaningful change for women
27:00 – What’s next for Caitlin and her future goals
Don't forget to subscribe to Give It A Nudge for more inspiring conversations with founders and industry leaders making an impact!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/give-it-a-nudge--4623437/support.
73 MIN
DEC 17, 2024
How Tom Waterhouse Turned a Family Legacy into a Global Venture Fund
In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve chats with Tom Waterhouse, a well-known name in Australian bookmaking and online betting. Tom opens up about his fascinating journey, from growing up in a family of bookmakers to launching his own online betting business, TomWaterhouse.com, in 2009.
He shares how he went from being an on-course bookie to building a business that grew from 100 to a quarter of a million customers in just 18 months! After selling to William Hill in 2013, Tom became the CEO of William Hill Australia, overseeing a massive $2.5 billion turnover.
But Tom wasn’t done yet—he’s now focused on a new adventure: his own venture fund, investing in tech suppliers for the gambling industry. He explains his unique option strategy and how he’s building a global portfolio.
Timestamps:
00:18 – Meet Tom Waterhouse and a quick intro to his background
01:07 – From on-course bookie to launching TomWaterhouse.com
02:26 – Growing the online business and selling to William Hill
05:45 – Tom’s time as CEO of William Hill Australia
11:15 – Starting his venture fund and focusing on gambling tech suppliers
16:55 – The option strategy and finding the next big thing
19:30 – Diversification and expanding globally
27:00 – Why execution is everything when it comes to startup success
31:10 – What’s next for Tom and his fund
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He shares how he went from being an on-course bookie to building a business that grew from 100 to a quarter of a million customers in just 18 months! After selling to William Hill in 2013, Tom became the CEO of William Hill Australia, overseeing a massive $2.5 billion turnover.
But Tom wasn’t done yet—he’s now focused on a new adventure: his own venture fund, investing in tech suppliers for the gambling industry. He explains his unique option strategy and how he’s building a global portfolio.
Timestamps:
00:18 – Meet Tom Waterhouse and a quick intro to his background
01:07 – From on-course bookie to launching TomWaterhouse.com
02:26 – Growing the online business and selling to William Hill
05:45 – Tom’s time as CEO of William Hill Australia
11:15 – Starting his venture fund and focusing on gambling tech suppliers
16:55 – The option strategy and finding the next big thing
19:30 – Diversification and expanding globally
27:00 – Why execution is everything when it comes to startup success
31:10 – What’s next for Tom and his fund
Don't forget to subscribe to Give It A Nudge for more fun and insightful chats with founders and industry leaders shaking things up!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/give-it-a-nudge--4623437/support.
31 MIN
NOV 26, 2024
Rafael Niesten on Revolutionising Property Management
In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve welcomes Rafael Niesten, founder of Proptech Labs, a company revolutionising property management by handling essential back-end services like maintenance, inspections, and invoicing for residential properties. Rafael, a serial entrepreneur, shares his colorful journey, from running a mobile phone business and starting a youth radio station in Perth to tackling the challenges of the property tech space.
Timestamps:
00:18 – Introduction to Rafael Niesten and Proptech Labs
01:07 – Overview of Proptech Labs and its back-end property services
02:26 – Rafael’s early ventures: mobile phones and community radio
05:45 – From Perth to Sydney: starting over and building new ventures
11:15 – Managing a medical IT company through a data breach
16:55 – Transition to Proptech Labs and the drive to innovate property management
19:30 – Expanding internationally and navigating different markets
27:00 – Reflections on resilience and the entrepreneurial journey
31:10 – Rafael’s future plans to mentor and give back
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Timestamps:
00:18 – Introduction to Rafael Niesten and Proptech Labs
01:07 – Overview of Proptech Labs and its back-end property services
02:26 – Rafael’s early ventures: mobile phones and community radio
05:45 – From Perth to Sydney: starting over and building new ventures
11:15 – Managing a medical IT company through a data breach
16:55 – Transition to Proptech Labs and the drive to innovate property management
19:30 – Expanding internationally and navigating different markets
27:00 – Reflections on resilience and the entrepreneurial journey
31:10 – Rafael’s future plans to mentor and give back
Don’t forget to subscribe to Give It A Nudge for more fascinating conversations with founders and industry leaders who are making an impact!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/give-it-a-nudge--4623437/support.
52 MIN
NOV 19, 2024
Exploring Fintech and Mental Health with Ben Ford
In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve sits down with Ben Ford, a fintech expert who’s been shaping Australia’s fintech landscape for over a decade. Ben shares his journey from corporate roles to becoming a key player in fintech, proptech, and logistics, recounting his early days with industry pioneers like Afterpay and Acorns. Beyond business, Ben opens up about his latest project—the Vanessa Ford Foundation, a new initiative inspired by personal loss and focused on mental health support for high-achieving professionals.
Timestamps:
00:18 – Introduction to Ben Ford and his fintech journey
01:20 – Early days with Afterpay, Acorns, and fintech in Australia
06:14 – The evolution of fintech and Ben’s insights on the sector’s future
10:03 – Challenges in open banking and new fintech opportunities
16:25 – Proptech and logistics: Ben’s latest ventures in tech
19:00 – Launching the Vanessa Ford Foundation and its mission
23:15 – Remembering Vanessa and the motivation behind the foundation
26:00 – Future goals for the foundation and mental health advocacy
30:12 – Ben’s thoughts on upcoming tech trends and the next wave of startups
Don’t forget to subscribe to Give It A Nudge for more inspiring conversations with founders and innovators who are making an impact!
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Timestamps:
00:18 – Introduction to Ben Ford and his fintech journey
01:20 – Early days with Afterpay, Acorns, and fintech in Australia
06:14 – The evolution of fintech and Ben’s insights on the sector’s future
10:03 – Challenges in open banking and new fintech opportunities
16:25 – Proptech and logistics: Ben’s latest ventures in tech
19:00 – Launching the Vanessa Ford Foundation and its mission
23:15 – Remembering Vanessa and the motivation behind the foundation
26:00 – Future goals for the foundation and mental health advocacy
30:12 – Ben’s thoughts on upcoming tech trends and the next wave of startups
Don’t forget to subscribe to Give It A Nudge for more inspiring conversations with founders and innovators who are making an impact!
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/give-it-a-nudge--4623437/support.
30 MIN