The Searchers Guide to working with Debt

In this episode, Tom McGhie speaks with Renata Sguario, who left a 30–year corporate career to found MaxMe, a startup helping people build the human skills often missing from traditional education and workplaces. Renata shares her leap from executive life into entrepreneurship, the realities of being a first–time CEO, and why she is passionate about democratising soft skills training so everyone c...

Join us as Alex Miller unpacks his journey from Adelaide to London and back to Australia, culminating in his role at Longreach Credit Investors. You'll learn about Longreach's strategic focus on Australian and New Zealand's middle market SMEs, their unique approach to bespoke senior secured loans, and the art of relationship-building that sets them apart. Alex shares the firm's...

What if there was a way to navigate the turbulent waters of debt financing with unparalleled speed and flexibility? Join us as we sit down with Michael Kurland, co-founder of Arrowpoint Capital, to uncover the secrets behind his journey from Investec to creating a formidable force in corporate debt lending. Alongside his partner Andrew McDonnell, Michael offers a fresh perspective on the crucial r...

Ever wondered how the financial landscape has shifted from the late '80s to today? Join us as we sit down with Paul Carman, the trailblazing founder of Private Capital Group in New Zealand, who takes us through his riveting journey from the heart of UK banking to the innovative world of private credit. Paul shares his firsthand experiences with NAB and Japanese banking groups, offering a rare...

The conversation provides a comprehensive look at Jacqui Colwell's experience in launching a new bank in Australia as the Chief Risk Officer. It explores her motivations for leaving a traditional banking role and starting a new venture with a focus on customer relations and SME banking. The talk delves into the complex challenges of regulatory compliance and licensing while emphasising the im...

In this episode, we delve into the world of “Bad Bank”, credit risk, and expert witness advisory with industry expert Geoff Green. With over 35 years of experience in finance, insolvency, credit risk, and credit advisory, Geoff brings a wealth of knowledge. He's spent years in insolvency, worked across various risk teams in major banks, and now runs his own consulting business Harborside Advi...

In this episode, Cindy Batchelor discusses transitioning from leading Australia's most prominent business banking division to launching her small business start-up, Spiritum Scrubs . Cindy's executive background includes executive leadership roles in banking, being the Executive General Manager of Nab Business, Australia's prominent business banking business for over four years and...

During the start-up phase and being the CEO of Nura, several key points of reflection emerged. Here are the main takeaways: 1. The Genesis of Nura: The idea for Nura originated from a discussion among a group of music-loving engineers who marvelled at the technological advancements in music reproduction. They pondered the possibility of creating a sound system that could adapt to an individual&apo...

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