#123 David Shein: Influences of South Africa + Australia, founding a billion $ company with young family & unpacking investing in the best at OIF

In this episode #123 w David Shein, learn about:David’s memories of growing up in South Africa during a divided time for the country, the influences of his father, a businessman and mother, a piano teacher — and his 2 older brothers.I asked Dave about his move to Australia in the 80’s or “gods country” as he calls it. You may be aware that he founded ComTech, Australia’s first unicorn but what you may not know is the story behind this, especially having a young family and being new in Australia.Dave was candid about his biggest regret, how’s he made career decisions, the meaning of success, how he’s managed to build a knack of understanding people quickly and maintaining high quality relationships with leaders in business, sport, politics and more.And I couldn’t release this episode without asking Dave some of the hard questions about his fund, OIF, best in class investor relationships, and his unfiltered advice to founders in this uncertain climate.It’s now time to explore your curiosity. Please enjoy!(Timestamps below)***Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn or TwitterContact us via our website or email Vidit directly at [email protected] to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! ***02:15 - Secrets to looking young02:52 -  Where were you born and live now?03:18 - What was your first job and now?05:00 - High Flyer in David’s life07:25 - Growing up in South Africa during a divided country11:52 - Chartered Accounting family13:05 - 3 brothers15:42 - Moving to Australia in 198119:34 - Founding ComTech with a young family22:01 - Sitting on a gold mine25:00 - Financial success27:22 - Career decision making hierarchy34:55 - VC as a career path today38:00 - Judging people in 5 minutes41:00 - Cultivating high quality relationships44:37 - OIF and US connection48:26 - Best in class investor relationships52:02 - Hall of fame54:10 - Advice to founders in today’s market57:40 - Balance between growth and profitability01:00:22 - Success, respect, reputation01:02:28 - Rapid fire