Sweat Capital

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...

This episode was recorded OnAir @ IMARC. For more information on the world's biggest mining conference and how to get involved, visit ⁠⁠⁠imarcglobal.com⁠⁠⁠. In this episode of Sweat Capital, we’re joined by Rob Adamson, Executive Chairman at RFC Ambrian, for a wide-ranging conversation across mining, deep tech, and career-building. Rob takes us back to his first job as a 16-year-old on a diamo...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Anthony Brown , CEO of ASX-listed life insurer  NobleOak , to unpack a way of thinking about careers that challenges the advice most of us young professionals are given.  Anthony isn’t your typical CEO. After starting his career in the Audit team at KPMG in Sydney, he deliberately stepped off the conventional ladder. Rather than chasing a single l...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Brad Pulford, Managing Director of HP Australia, to unpack what’s really happening to the way Australians work - and why so many people feel disengaged, burnt out, or disconnected from their jobs.  Brad draws on insights from HP’s Work Relationship Index, which shows that only a small minority of knowledge workers globally have a healthy relations...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Mitch Hughes, founder of NextGen Ventures, for a real look at what it takes to raise a first-time fund – when you don’t have the “standard” VC network or track record behind you.  Mitch breaks down how NextGen closed ~$2m in its first close (targeting $2.5m), what the fundraising process actually looked like, and why cold outreach was a huge part...

This episode was recorded OnAir @ IMARC. For more information on the world's biggest mining conference and how to get involved, visit ⁠⁠imarcglobal.com⁠⁠ . In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Mark Kristoff, CEO of global commodities trading firm Traxys, to unpack how careers in physical commodities trading are built.  Mark takes us back to his earliest jobs, running lawn-mowing...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Marcus Marchant, CEO of Vistaprint and founder of Bondi Joe, to unpack how a career actually evolves when you’re willing to pivot and take risk.  Marcus reflects on his first job at Dymocks, what retail taught him about customers, and how those early lessons shaped everything that followed. He walks us through starting his career as a lawyer in M&...

This episode was recorded on 21 October 2025, OnAir @ IMARC. For more information on the world's biggest mining conference and how to get involved, visit ⁠imarcglobal.com⁠ . In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Shane Jones, New Zealand’s Minister for Resources, to unpack what a career inside politics really looks like – and how responsibility changes the way decisions get made. ...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down in New York with David Teh, Partner at Simpson Thacher, one of the world’s most prestigious law firms, to unpack what a truly global legal career looks like.    David traces his journey from Macquarie University to Hong Kong, London, and ultimately Wall Street - including formative years at Cravath during the dot-com boom and a front-row seat to the ev...

In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Steve Kovac, CEO of Idemitsu Australia, to unpack what it’s like running the Australian arm of a global Japanese conglomerate during a once-in-a-generation shift.    Steve shares how Idemitsu is navigating its transition from coal into critical minerals, what that pivot looks like in practice, and how global strategy, culture, and long-term thinki...

This week on Sweat Capital, we are joined by Stellar Health CEO, Michael Meng. Mike’s transition from what many would see as a dream job, Principal at a high performing private equity firm, into taking a chance on a somewhat spontaneous opportunity is interesting in itself. But the challenge he took on certainly raised our eyebrows… A core goal of aligning the interests of health insurers, care pr...

This episode was recorded on 22 October 2025, OnAir @ IMARC. For more information on the world's biggest mining conference and how to get involved, visit ⁠⁠imarcglobal.com⁠⁠ . In this episode of Sweat Capital, we’re joined by Bryan Quinn, Managing Director of Aurelia Metals, to unpack what it’s really like stepping out of big mining and into the driver’s seat of a mid-cap resource company. Bry...

This week on Sweat Capital, we welcome back Anthony Liveris , our first-ever returning guest – and for good reason. Anthony is the CEO of Proto Axiom , Australia’s first company creation and investment platform for the life sciences, and someone who’s shaping the direction of the industry in real time. In this episode, we explore why the life sciences industry is poised to become Australia’s break...

In this month’s internal Sweat Capital pod, we unpack a few things that have shaped how we’re thinking about the show and our own careers lately – starting with the power of simply asking for advice. We talk about why vulnerability builds connection, why you don’t need a formal “mentor” to get world-class guidance, and how your own experiences can become a real competitive edge. We also break down...