The Mentor with Mark Bouris

With Stake , Australia's leading investing platform, I'm excited to share the tenth episode of 'Going Public' - a new monthly series giving you unique access to the entrepreneurs, founders and executives who've taken their business public. Join us as we dive into the world of Nick Langton, a former financial services executive turned entrepreneur, now the CEO of Alta.  In this episode, we exp...

Odette Barry is a seasoned publicist, Public Relations mentor, and the Director of Odette & Co, a thriving PR and digital marketing agency based in Byron Bay. With over 15 years of industry experience, Odette has honed her expertise in crafting compelling narratives and amplifying the voices of businesses across various sectors. Now as the head honcho of Odette & Co, Odette is dedicated to...

This Sunday close to 120,000 people worldwide will ride motorcycles dressed sharply, all in support of raising funds and awareness for research into men's mental health and prostate cancer. The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride is a globally acclaimed motorcycle gathering, with its inaugural event in Sydney back in 2012. Over the years, the event has achieved remarkable success, having raised an impr...

Discover the inspiring story behind Ārepa, a venture born out of a quest to revolutionise brain health. Co-founders Angus Brown and Zac Robinson were driven by personal losses to create healthier energy drink alternatives. The duo partnered with renowned neuroscientist Professor Andrew Scholey to develop a groundbreaking range of natural, caffeine-free products crafted from New Zealand B...

Tim Duggan is a pioneering entrepreneur who co-founded Junkee Media, Australia’s leading digital publisher for Millennials. Tim's career began as a music journalist for Rolling Stone, and he has since written award-winning books like "Cult Status" and "Killer Thinking." His latest book, "Work Backwards," offers insights into rethinking traditional work models. In this episode of The Mentor, Tim di...

With Stake , Australia's leading investing platform, I'm excited to share the ninth episode of 'Going Public' - a new monthly series giving you unique access to the entrepreneurs, founders and executives who've taken their business public. This podcast will delve into the journey of James Graham, one of the youngest CEOs in Australia's public company sector. At 34, James leads Recce Pharmaceutical...

In this week's episode of The Mentor, we explore the creation and growth of COgear, a pioneering workwear brand for women, with its founder, Kym O’Leary. Discover how Kym's journey from a small farm in North Queensland to the financial sector in mining led her to create an innovative solution for women in the workforce. We explore the challenges she faced, the breakthrough moments with major corpo...

Sally Belcher is a trailblazing Australian podiatrist with over 15 years of experience in private practice. Originally from Melbourne, Australia, Sally relocated to Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs where she has proudly owned and led her team at Rose Bay Podiatry for nearly a decade. During this time, she has cultivated the business into a highly successful and esteemed establishment. In an industry often...

This week on The Mentor we delve into the world of startups with Amanda Price, the Head of High Growth Ventures at KPMG Australia. Drawing from her extensive experience, Amanda sheds light on the common challenges faced by founders worldwide and offers strategies for building enduring connections with customers as startups scale. We delved into her expertise in the high-growth ventures industry, t...

Join Andrew Deveson and Dave Caputo, co-founders of Kapitol Group, as they discuss their journey in revolutionising the construction industry. With Andrew's expertise in delivering high-quality projects and Dave's strategic planning capabilities, Kapitol Group has quickly become one of Australia's fastest-growing construction companies handling multimillion-dollar projects for prestigious clients...

Light & Glo Designs is an acclaimed business hailing from Melbourne, that specialises in crafting bespoke candles. Established in 2015 by husband/wife duo Suji and Jeeva, the brand boasts an array of award-winning offerings, including candles, diffusers, room sprays, and scents tailored to various moods. The inception of Light & Glo traces back to Suji's maternity leave, during which she b...

With Stake , Australia's leading investing platform, I'm excited to share the eighth episode of 'Going Public' - a new monthly series giving you unique access to the entrepreneurs, founders and executives who've taken their business public. Mike Vegar is the co-founder & managing Director of HITIQ, an Australian tech company that provides a total concussion ecosystem with products that support...

Nick Palumbo founded Gelato Messina in 2002, setting up the original store in Darlinghurst, Sydney - right across the road from the Mentored Podcast Studio. Nick is the creative force behind Messina's renowned gelato and gelato cakes who has dedicated his life to the food industry. His journey began at the age of eight when he travelled to Pasticceria Irrera in Messina, Sicily. The trip ignit...

Jeremy Hassell is the CEO & Co-Founder of City Cave. City Cave Float & Wellness Centre aims to build healthier communities through services such as Float Therapy, Infrared Sauna and Massage Services to assist in your health journey by providing natural mental health remedies and supporting physical recovery. City Cave was founded in 2016 by Queensland entrepreneurs Tim Butters, who owned a...

It's pretty safe to assume that Jenny Child didn't think she'd be the CEO of Oroton when she was growing up in the Midwest of America. Jenny grew up in Ohio, graduated from Northwestern University (Illinois), and obtained an MBA from Duke University(North Carolina). Jenny relocated to Australia from Atlanta in 2015 while working with the Powerhouse Consultancy firm McKinsey and Company. She had a...

Gabriela Rosa is a world-renowned fertility specialist, bestselling author, and the founder and clinical director of The Rosa Institute—an organisation dedicated to  h elping couples create healthy babies, despite previous reproductive challenges. The Rosa Institute has served over 100,000 people in 111 different countries, with a live birth rate of 78.8%.  As you can imagine, fertility...

With Stake , Australia's leading investing platform, I'm excited to share the seventh episode of 'Going Public' - a new monthly series giving you unique access to the entrepreneurs, founders and executives who've taken their business public. Eliran Glazer is the Chief Financial Officer for Monday.com (Nasdaq: MNDY) a cloud-based platform that allows users to create their own applications and proje...

Radek Sali is a serial entrepreneur, ethical investor and was the former CEO for Swisse Wellness. Under his leadership, Radek took Swisse Wellness from an Australian favourite to an international blockbuster that was sold for $2.1 billion dollars in 2015. Radek Sali is now the Executive Chairman of a leading supplement, wellness and lifestyle brand called Wanderlust . Sali has also set up the cons...

Tracy Williams is a self-acclaimed renaissance man whose skills and mindset have taken him worldwide from playing in the Harlem Globetrotters to inspiring others as a motivational speaker. In this episode, Tracy shares with us what true confidence is, the best way to overcome challenges, and how to maximise your opportunities. The New Yorker now uses his unique life experiences to inspire and guid...

Jess Sepel and her husband and CEO Dean Steingold co-founded JSHealth Vitamins. Jess has been open about her struggles with food, body dysmorphia, and negative body image through her blog since her early 20s. What started as a personal narrative in 2012 has transformed into a successful wellness brand. JSHealth Vitamins offers a range of popular products, such as Hair + Energy, Skin + Digestion, D...

This is a bonus episode with leading economist Stephen Koukoulas and Mark Bouris.  It’s that time again when leading economist Stephen Koukoulas bring you a bonus episode in the lead-up to the February 2024 RBA announcement.  Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more. Join the Facebook Group. Follow Mark Bouris on  Instagram ,  LinkedIn   & ...

Jordan Barclay is a young CEO who runs Spawnpoint Media, a gaming media network based in Melbourne. The company has become highly successful in online content for children. Jordan started the company when he was 9, building it from scratch using his YouTube handle, EY Streem. He now has an impressive 8.4 million subscribers. As CEO, Jordan talks about the business model that has made Spawnpoint Me...

With Stake , Australia's leading investing platform, I'm excited to share the sixth episode of 'Going Public' - a new monthly series giving you unique access to the entrepreneurs, founders and executives who've taken their business public. Clarity Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage cancer biotech company based in Australia. The company specializes in developing radiopharmaceutical products that c...

Daniel Flynn is a co-founder of Thankyou , a social enterprise aiming to eradicate poverty. From his early days at RMIT University to founding Thankyou at the age of 19, Flynn discusses the company's challenges during the critical "Project Salvation" restructuring. You will learn about the pivotal "crucial 5 per cent" focus that transformed Thankyou's impact. Discover the strategic partnerships th...

Caitlin Judd co-founded Lady Brains , a media and education platform that empowers women in business. Originally from Melbourne, she moved to Sydney during the pandemic. Discover why she changed cities, her thoughts on the gender investment gap, and the importance of women in decision-making roles. Caitlin candidly discusses starting a business with no audience, intellectual property protection, a...