Sweat Capital

This week, we sit down with Tahlia Kennedy , Head of Content at Kinso , for a masterclass on building an online audience from scratch. Tahlia's path here was far from linear. She rushed into a degree, walked away from it, and started an ice bath business off Facebook Marketplace that cost her thousands. But instead of chasing another product, she made a different bet: go and learn the game of...

In this week's episode, we are joined by Nick Palumbo (Founder - Gelato Messina) to discuss his journey over more than 20 years of operating Australia's most recognised gelatisserie. In the discussion, we unpack: Why keeping it simple has served Nick and his business partners well? Messinanomics - the secret behind Gelato/ice cream and its rough nexus to the macroeconomy, some of the patterns and...

We're just about halfway through 2026 with 26 episodes in the bag, so we wanted to look back at some of our favourite moments from the show so far this year. In Part 2, we revisit four conversations that stuck with us – from the art of ethical hacking and protecting Australia's largest companies from cyber threats, to lessons from Australia's highest ranked wealth adviser, to how to nail your next...

We're just about halfway through 2026 with 26 episodes in the bag, so we wanted to look back at some of our favourite moments from the show so far this year. In Part 1, we revisit six conversations that stuck with us – from how AI is revolutionising fundamental investing, to why you should view your career as a portfolio and not a ladder, to launching satellites into space after hitting rock botto...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Oliver Merrick , the 22-year old founder of Mez Corp, to unpack what it actually takes to build a business at the coalface of AI. Ollie's path is anything but conventional. The son of winemakers, he made his first $5 at 14 doing Instagram shoutouts from boarding school, cycled through drop shipping, print on demand and theme pages, and eventua...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with James Halse , founder of Senjin Capital  and former portfolio manager at Platinum Asset Management, to unpack one of the most overlooked opportunity sets in global investing: Japanese small-cap activism. James shares the journey from starting his career in tax at Deloitte, to spending years inside one of Australia’s most respected global equities...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Jonathan Pease, creative strategist, entrepreneur and founder of Winning The Room , to unpack the psychology of communication, influence and presenting ideas in high pressure environments. Jonathan shares lessons from his career across advertising, media, television and business, including his early years at BBDO in New York working on global bran...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with former Westpac CEO Brian Hartzer to unpack one of the most fascinating careers in global finance - from studying history at Princeton to leading one of Australia’s biggest and most scrutinised institutions. Brian reflects on the realities of running a Big Four bank: balancing regulators, shareholders, customers and employees while operating under...

In this April recap episode, Lulu, Charlie & Dimi discuss what's actually redundant in the business world today... Cover letters? Business cards? Physical notebooks? Long hours? Reflecting on recent episodes with the likes of Trent Blacket and Charlie Viola, we dive into whether or not certain customs and conventions still earn their place – or whether we're holding onto them out of ha...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Sophie Greiner and Bella Filacuridi , co-founders of Dome , to unpack what it actually takes to build a business inside one of the fastest-moving corners of media – the $130bn global podcast industry. Podcasts have quickly become one of the most powerful vehicles for community, identity, and cultural conversation in the world, and yet the commerci...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Charlie Viola, Founder of Viola Private Wealth, to unpack one of the toughest decisions in wealth management - walking away after you’ve successfully built a business and client base. Charlie helped grow Pitcher Partners’ wealth business from under $50 million to more than $3.5 billion in funds under management. At that point in his career, he mad...

No shortage of highly successful people have been quoted as saying “I sort of just fell into it...” but what are people really saying here? In this March recap episode, Lulu, Charlie & Dimi explore the concept of intentionality and whether people ascribe enough weight to intentional decision making and its impact on career progression versus the serendipitous circumstances that people often en...

In this week’s episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with former ethical hacker Assadi Youssef to unpack his journey to becoming the point man for many of Australia’s leading companies on the latest advancements in enterprise grade cybersecurity products. We unpack: - Assadi’s innate curiosity and how this contributed to his interest in the digital world - How he become a professional penetration...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Trent Blackett, founder of EMT Partners, to unpack how a legal career can evolve far beyond traditional advisory work – into venture building, global talent, and capital.  Trent began his career as a lawyer, but early on carved out a niche in media and entertainment – a space where relationships, judgment, and commercial instinct matter just as mu...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Allen, Senior Partner at Kearney and CEO of Jumpstart Fertility, to unpack how seemingly “academic” and consulting-heavy career paths can turn out to be some of the most practical training grounds for real-world problem solving.  Steph began her career with a PhD in Philosophy at University of Oxford, developing deep skills in logic,...

In this final episode of our 2026 Future Minerals Forum series of interviews, we touch base with Eduardo Gama who provides us with an overview of life working in Brazil and the global mining industry. Eduardo has grown a contingent of over 20,000 Instagram followers! Giving his audience tangible BTS insights into the mining sector. A great way to round out our pods from Saudi Arabia. A massive tha...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Roger Baxter, Executive Chairman of Southern Palladium, to unpack the leap from mining policy and industry advocacy into the far harder world of project execution.  Roger spent years at the centre of South Africa’s mining ecosystem, including as CEO of the Minerals Council South Africa, where he negotiated with government, shaped policy, and repre...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Alex Currie, a project finance lawyer who has spent three decades advising on some of the world’s largest and most complex energy and infrastructure projects.  Alex has worked across London, Moscow, Dubai, Sydney, and Riyadh, advising sponsors, lenders, and governments on projects involving billions of dollars, geopolitical risk, and long-dated ca...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Lulu Ghattas , the person helping power the marketing machine behind one of Sydney’s fastest-growing startups, Kinso . Lulu’s career arc is anything but traditional. Before YouthForce and Kinso, she stacked early reps in elite rooms – Moët Hennessy campaigns, startup ecosystems like Startmate and Blackbird’s Giants program - learning how world-cla...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Graham Kerr, CEO of South32, for a rare, career-focused look at leadership, capital allocation, and what it actually takes to succeed in mining.  Graham’s path defies the stereotype. He didn’t study mining engineering — instead, he began with business, finance, and information systems before joining BHP as a graduate. By going all-in on learning,...

It's been a big start to 2026 at Sweat Capital, and there's a lot to catch up on.  In this monthly recap, Charlie, Will, and Dimitri discuss: Charlie & Will’s experience attending the Future Minerals Forum in Saudi Arabia  The reality of locking in interviews at one of the biggest conferences in the world What it’s really like to work and live in the Middle East and the incredible oppo...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Armina Rosenberg, Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager at Minotaur Capital, to unpack how she actually finds investment ideas across  every  major market in the world.  We trace Armina’s path from equity research at J.P. Morgan, through the family office world, to running global equities portfolios — and why covering the entire universe of listed comp...

Joe Lombard, Global Vice Chair at Hatch, joined us to chat fresh off the announcement of Hatch’s $110bn deal with Maaden. We unpack his journey and how Hatch is partnering with organisations all over the world to deliver positive change. We hope you enjoy! We'll see you in the next one,Keep playing the long game.***This episode was recorded at the 2026 Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia...

Flavia Tata Nardini always wanted to be an astronaut. Instead, she built one of the most advanced space-tech companies in the world. In this episode, we sit down with the Co-Founder and CEO of Fleet Space Technologies to unpack how she built an $800 million space company from almost nothing – surviving near-bankruptcy, delayed launches, and raising capital under extreme pressure. We explore the ea...

Recorded just prior to the club’s Rd 1 clash, we get privileged insight into: Why Darren and Grant have conviction on London as a place for Rugby League How the opportunity to buy the team, previously owned by the likes of Richard Branson and U.K. multimillionaire David Hughes, came across their desk Why Darren and Grant believe that success from this investment will see a dominant London Broncos...