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Epic Execution Podcast
by EPIC Execution
Epic Execution is the definitive podcast for entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators who aim to build companies, raise capital, and deploy it. Our central themes are team selection and leadership, validating your way to Product-Market Fit, and creating genuine customer value and enduring engagement. Hosted by David Kenney, we bring you unfiltered conversations with CEOs who have built extraordinary companies from the ground up. Each episode has actionable insights and strategies designed to maximise your business potential.
Episodes
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Ep 38. Why Most Networking Advice Is Wrong: Chris Fong on Why Real Connections Beat Contacts
Summary Today, we explore a groundbreaking revelation in networking that challenges everything you've been taught. The conventional wisdom suggests that success lies in meeting as many people as possible, accumulating contacts like trophies. But what if I told you that this approach is...
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Ep 37. How Holly Fowler Built Wable From a Couch Idea to a Global Movement
Summary Holly’s story starts at the Startup World Cup in Melbourne, where she participated in a competition that limited pitches to just two minutes. Despite the brevity, Holly’s passion and innovative thinking shone through, catching the attention of many, including our host, David Kenney. Holly...
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Ep 36. Sarah-Jane Kurtini on Why Founders Must Start With Story
Summary In the world of entrepreneurship, crafting a convincing pitch deck can often feel like an uphill battle. Founders frequently find themselves staring at a blank screen, unsure of how to convey their vision and secure the funding they need. In this post, we’ll break down insights from SJ...
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Ep 35. Mastering Discipline and Accountability with Dre Baldwin
Summary In this engaging interview, Dre Baldwin shares his journey from professional basketball to a thought leader in business execution. Discover insights on discipline, accountability, team alignment, and leveraging AI for better business outcomes. Key Topics The importance of execution in...
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Ep 34. Debate Club: Should Australian Founders Stay Local or Expand to the US?
This episode features a lively debate on whether Australian startups should venture to the US for growth or thrive within their own borders. With contrasting expert opinions, listeners gain insights into strategic choices for scaling and success. Main Topics The advantages of building a…
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Ep 33. Navigating Startup Cycles with Geoff McQueen
Summary In this conversation, David Kenney interviews Geoff McQueen, a seasoned entrepreneur with extensive experience in the tech industry. They discuss Geoff's journey from Australia to the US and back, his insights on the evolution of startups, and the challenges founders face today. Jeff…
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Ep 32. Navigating The Future of Recruitment and AI's Role in Jobs with Steve Grace
Summary In this engaging interview, Steve Grace shares insights on recruitment, AI's impact on jobs, leadership, and personal growth. Discover practical advice, industry trends, and inspiring stories that can transform your approach to work and life. Key Topics AI and jobs creation vs.…
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Ep 31. The Journey of Entrepreneurship with David Catalovski
Summary In this episode, David Catalovski, a bootstrap tech founder from Green Bay, challenges the conventional wisdom, revealing how resourcefulness, trust, and tenacity are the true superpowers behind building a successful business from nothing. David shares his extraordinary journey from a...
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Ep 30. The Importance of Career Planning for Athletes with Chris Orr
Summary The episode explores the importance of planning for life after a professional sports career, emphasizing the need for athletes to identify their passions and leverage their brand to create opportunities. Takeaways Always ask athletes about their post-career aspirations. Many young…
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Ep 29. Navigating Growth Beyond $100 Million with Jeremy Cabral
Summary In this episode of Epic Execution, David Kenney and Jeremy Cabral discuss the transformative journey of businesses as they scale beyond $100 million in revenue. They explore the importance of early traction, building sustainable growth mechanisms, and the role of innovation in maintaining…
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Ep 28. Building Reliable Partnerships in Tech with Rob Castaneda
Summary In this episode of Epic Execution, David Kenney interviews Rob Castaneda, a CEO with extensive experience in tech-enabled services. They discuss the importance of understanding customer needs, the role of technology in service delivery, and foundational lessons for founders. Rob shares...
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Ep 27. Unlocking Australia's Startup Potential with Murray Hurps
Summary In this conversation, David Kenney and Murray Hurps delve into the current state of the Australian startup ecosystem, discussing the insights from the Startup Master report, the impact of AI on startups, and the importance of fostering entrepreneurship. They explore the challenges faced…
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Ep 26. Michael Batko: The Visionary Behind StartMate's Startup Revolution
In this insightful episode of Epic Execution, David Kenney interviews Michael Batko, a legendary figure in the Australian startup ecosystem and former CEO of StartMate. They delve into the evolution of startups, the importance of mentorship, and how Australia can become a global leader in AI and...
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Ep 25. Money Buys Time, Not Solutions — Nicholas Samios on What Makes Businesses Work
Summary In this episode of Epic Execution, David Kenney and Nicholas Samios discuss the challenges faced by startups and SMEs in the current economic climate. They explore the importance of financial awareness, effective cash flow management, and the role of advisors in achieving business…
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Ep 24. From Game Studio to No-Code Platform: Mariam Nusrat on Trust, Fundraising, and Execution
In this episode of Epic Execution, David Kenney interviews Mariam Nasrat, founder and CEO of Bresna.io, a no-code game maker platform. They discuss the importance of building trust in fundraising, the myths surrounding it, and the need for optimism among founders. Mariam shares her journey from a...
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Ep 23. Why Your Business Isn’t Transferable (Yet) — Nick Bradley on the Metrics That Drive Exits
In this episode of Epic Execution, David Kenney sits down with Nick Bradley (author of Exit for Millions and a long-time private equity operator) to unpack what founders routinely miss about building a business that’s actually sellable. Nick explains the two metrics PE cares about (MOIC and IRR),...
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Ep 22. From Rooftops to Reality TV: Red Bull’s Dom Di Tommaso is Now a Prime-Time Star (Red Bull, Parkour, freerunning)
In this high-energy episode, host David Kenney sits down with elite parkour athlete and content creator Dom Di Tomasso. From mastering gravity-defying stunts to mastering the business of influence, Dom shares the pivotal moments that shaped his evolution from athlete to entrepreneur. Key…
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Ep 21. Carolyn Breeze (Venture Capital, Tech Founders, Capital Allocation)
Meet Carolyn Breeze, The Women Revolutionising Venture Capital In this episode of Epic Execution, we sat down with Carolyn Breeze, CEO of Scalare Partners, to explore how she is reshaping the venture capital landscape. We dive into Scalare’s flexible investment model, designed to support...
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Ep 20. How to Sell to Customers and Investors
In this week's episode of Epic Execution, David and Mike break down what it really takes to win over both customers and investors. Drawing on years of experience with pitch decks and startup presentations, they share actionable insights to help founders sharpen their messaging and stand out in a...
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Ep 19. Start-Up Funding Without the Fluff
In this week’s episode, we cut through the noise on start-up funding, no fluff, just the core strategies founders need to raise capital from a position of strength. We unpack why preparation is everything, how to define traction beyond revenue, and the power of customer validation in proving…
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Ep 18. Catherine Lacavera (Ex-Google VP, Law, Technology)
The One Lesson Catherine Lacavera Learned at Google, and Why Founders Need to Hear It: If you can’t protect it, don’t bother building it. Catherine spent 16 years inside Google, fighting legal battles that shaped the future of tech from billion-dollar copyright fights to AI’s legal grey zones.…
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Ep 17. Michael Harries (Robotics, AI, Tech)
What does it take to go from the Australian tech scene to making waves in Silicon Valley? In this week’s episode, we sit down with Michael Harries, an Aussie kicking ass in the world of robotics and deep tech. With a track record of shaping frontier technologies in AI and quantum computing…
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Ep 16. The Million Dollar Business Map — Your Path to Real Revenue
In today’s episode, we dive deep into Chapter 5 of Epic Execution and its powerful companion course, The Million Dollar Business Map. Designed for founders, this course is the essential toolkit for building a business that not only launches but also works. Whether you're building a...
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Ep 15. Know Who’s Who - The 3 Worksheets Every Founder Must Complete
This week’s episode is about really knowing the who's who of your startup. It's based on the fourth course at StartWithEpic and the fourth chapter of David’s book, Epic Execution. Founders often rush past the foundational work of deeply understanding their target audience. We break down the three...
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Ep 14. Obsess Over the Customer Problem
In today's episode, focusing on the course "Obsess over the Customer Problem," David and Mike explore one of the most mission-critical aspects of building a successful business: understanding your customer’s problem both superficially and deeply. Listeners will gain powerful insights into…
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Ep 13. Your Startup Grows as Fast as You Do
What really separates great founders from the rest? In today's episode, focusing on the course Your Startup Grows as Fast as You Do, David breaks down the six core traits he’s seen time and again in the most successful founders: growth mindset, ambition, obsession, curiosity, work ethic, and...
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Ep 12. John Hardy (Sales, Retail, Customer Engagement)
In today's episode, David sits down with John Hardy, renowned sales strategist and customer engagement expert, for a deep dive into the critical foundations of sales, entrepreneurship, and team culture. Together, they explain why validating customer problems must precede any product launch and…
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Ep 11. The Truth of Who You Are
With the release of David Kenney’s new book Epic Execution: Speed Up, Scale Up & Level Up, this episode launches a powerful new series for founders ready to build businesses that matter. Joined by Mike Parsons, Co-Founder of Epic Execution & Serial Entrepreneur, David and Mike delve into Chapter...
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Ep 10. Aly Madhavji (Blockchain, Technology, Investing)
In today’s episode, David sits down with Aly Madhavji, Tech Entrepreneur and Blockchain Investor, to explore what truly sets successful founders apart. From the grit and resilience needed to thrive to the nuanced world of blockchain and crypto, this conversation uncovers the heart of effective...
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Ep 9. Chris Yeh (Blitzscaling, Technology, AI)
In this episode, Chris Yeh—entrepreneur, investor, and co-author of Blitzscaling—joins us for a dynamic conversation on navigating the evolving world of startups and technology. From his serendipitous entry into tech to shaping the future of business strategy, Chris shares timeless insights on...
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Ep 8. Lisa Carmen Wang (Elite Athlete, Entrepreneurship, Mindset)
In this week's episode we are joined by the Founder of Bad Bitch Empire and USA Hall of Fame Gymnast, Lisa Carmen Wang. David and Lisa explore the journey of transitioning from elite athletics to entrepreneurship, emphasising the importance of mindset, self-worth, and community support for female...
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Ep 7. Chris Brycki (Finance, Capital Allocation, Investing)
In this week's episode, we're joined by Chris Brycki, Founder and CEO of Stockspot, as he discusses his journey in the finance industry, the importance of focusing on a single product, and the challenges of capital allocation. Chris shares insights on how he built Stockspot as a digital…
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Ep 6. Neil Patel (Digital Marketing, SEO Strategies, Innovation)
This week on the Epic Execution Podcast, we are joined by digital marketing legend Neil Patel. Discover how to overcome zero-click challenges and drive digital growth with cutting-edge SEO strategies, learn which content marketing tactics are thriving (and which ones have fallen by the wayside)…
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Ep 5. Trudy MacDonald (Talent, HR, Building High-Performance Teams)
In this week's episode, we are joined by Trudy MacDonald, Founder of TalentCode HR and an Award-Winning Keynote Speaker. The focus of the Podcast is Building High-Performance Teams for Business Success. Key points include what it means to lead effectively in 2025, which is very different from…
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Ep 4. Diana Williams (Business Resilience, Female Market, Fernwood Fitness)
This week, we're joined by Diana Williams, Founder and Chairman of the board at Fernwood Fitness. We discuss navigating entrepreneurial challenges, strategies for business resilience and success, leveraging AI in a bricks-and-mortar business model, capturing the female market and succession...
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Ep 3. Bernie Brookes (Retail, Business Transformation, Leadership)
Today we are joined by Bernie Brookes, a retail industry veteran with nearly 40 years of experience in leadership, operations and business transformation. Bernie shares his insights on how to develop the traits of a great leader and discusses strategies for managing ‘business as usual’ during…
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Ep 2. Carl Hartmann (Technology, Product-Market-Fit, Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirit Co)
In this week's episode, we are joined by Carl Hartmann, multi-award-winning Australian serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Lyre’s Non-Alcoholic Spirit Co. Carl has made significant contributions to the tech industry globally and shares his insights on the critical aspects of business growth and...
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Ep 1. Peter Ritchie (Leadership, McDonald's, Strategic Capital Management)
In today’s episode, Peter Ritchie AO joins us. If you don't know Pete, he spent 32 years as CEO/Chairman of McDonald’s Australia. Pete is one of Australia’s most knowledgeable business leaders, having served on the Boards of several other well-known companies, such as Westpac Banking Corporation,...
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Epic Execution is the definitive podcast for entrepreneurs, executives, and innovators who aim to build companies, raise capital, and deploy it. Our central themes are team selection and leadership, validating your way to Product-Market Fit, and creating genuine customer value and enduring engagement. Hosted by David Kenney, we bring you unfiltered conversations with CEOs who have built extraordinary companies from the ground up. Each episode has actionable insights and strategies designed to maximise your business potential.
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