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EPISODE · Mar 4, 2026 · 19 MIN

The Story of 7Plus

from The Relentless Optimist · host Meliora

In a windowless warehouse in Sydney, a small team of digital professionals are building something in secret. It will be a new way for millions of Australians to watch television.  The deadline for completion? Just nine months away. The launch event? One of the biggest TV moments of the year. All they have to do now is make sure they are ready. The task is huge, but they’re all aiming for the same North Start - build apps that will work on iOS, Android, web and every popular model of connected TV. This is a story of how being relentlessly optimistic, full of courage and curiosity can lead to amazing things. This is the story of 7Plus. Welcome to The Relentless Optimist. The Relentless Optimist is a Meliora podcast. We believe better is always possible. Find out more: www.meliora.company This podcast is produced by 18Sixty - podcasts for ambitious brands. CHAPTERS: (00:00) Intro (03:32) The Secret Warehouse Team (06:06) Chaos And Fun (09:08) Building Every Platform (13:56) Launch Night (16:53) The Legacy

In a windowless warehouse in Sydney, a small team of digital professionals are building something in secret. It will be a new way for millions of Australians to watch television.  The deadline for completion? Just nine months away. The launch event? One of the biggest TV moments of the year. All they have to do now is make sure they are ready. The task is huge, but they’re all aiming for the same North Start - build apps that will work on iOS, Android, web and every popular model of connected TV. This is a story of how being relentlessly optimistic, full of courage and curiosity can lead to amazing things. This is the story of 7Plus. Welcome to The Relentless Optimist. The Relentless Optimist is a Meliora podcast. We believe better is always possible. Find out more: www.meliora.company This podcast is produced by 18Sixty - podcasts for ambitious brands. CHAPTERS: (00:00) Intro (03:32) The Secret Warehouse Team (06:06) Chaos And Fun (09:08) Building Every Platform (13:56) Launch Night (16:53) The Legacy

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