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Weird Growth
by Ammo Marketing
The Weird Growth Podcast is about the journey of growth which is often strange and unpredictable for founders. Startups don't grow in a linear fashion but in a weird way. In this podcast, we hear founders share their stories about taking the first steps towards finding early customers, finding the right marketing channels to grow, through to rapid expansion and success.
Episodes
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#64 - Share, Wear, Repeat with The Volte
Recorded live from the Ammo Podcast Booth at West Tech Fest with Dr Genevieve Honan, founder of The Volte, one of Australia’s leading fashion rental marketplaces. Cam and Gen dive into the realities of building a two-sided marketplace, changing customer behaviour around sustainability, and why...
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#63 - No validation without invalidation with The Product Bus
On this episode Cam & Scotty dive deep into product-led thinking, early-stage validation, founder-led sales, and the uncomfortable truths every startup needs to face before scaling. Scotty Allen, founder of The Product Bus, fresh from Perth where he ran workshops, coached founders, and delivered...
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#62 - Fight Financial Crime with Personr
In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Westerman, founder of Personr, to unpack how his own experience with identity theft inspired a mission to fight financial crime. From building anti–money laundering (AML) compliance technology to helping businesses meet new Tranche 2 obligations, Personr…
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#61 - Is reading everything? with Joey Books
Co-founders Tori and Calum are on a mission to make early literacy magical with their read-along app for kids aged 2–8. From partnering with publishers like Fremantle Press to building a healthy alternative to screen-time, Joey Books is reshaping how children discover the joy of reading. This...
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#60 - Ditch the Dinosaurs with Oliver Kidd
Corporate cards don’t have to be hard. Born out of the frustration of expense tracking with his own business Oliver decided to take on a challenge impacting every business owner from a new angle, the credit card. Oliver is rethinking how business owners manage spend and unlock growth. As founder...
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#59 – Go Hard and Grow Home with Dominic Pym
You've heard startup stories, but few come as inspiring as Dominic Pym’s. From building some of Australia’s most iconic fintech companies to investing in the future of startups, Dom shares lessons every founder should hear. Recorded live at West Tech Fest, this episode of Weird Growth dives into...
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#58 – From Mystery to Remarkable Storytelling with Mike Drysdale
You've been trapped in a spiralling cycle of marketing mystery but don't worry Creative Mystery Officer Mike Drysdale is here to help. This year, Mike started his new business, Folklore, a tabletop entertainment company. Mike is a man of many talents. He leads creative direction on marketing...
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#57 - Light up your growth with Jared Carlin & James Shamim
Jared Carlin and James Shamim, co-founders of Willow, share their journey from identifying a common household problem to launching a solution on Kickstarter. In this episode, they dive into how they grew Plant with Willow beyond crowdfunding. They also give great tips on nailing your story,...
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#56 - Simple, Sustainable and Scalable with Andrew Holder
Andrew Holder, the visionary behind Revo Fitness, shares the remarkable journey of how he grew Revo into the largest independent gym operator in Australia. Unlike other fitness operators, Revo Fitness was built without being influenced by existing industry structures. Problem: Traditional gyms…
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#55 An Academic Approach to Growth with Stefan Prandl
We interviewed Stefan Prandl, Founder and Chief Technology Officer from Hyprfire at the Cyberwest Summit 2024. Hyprfire gives critical network events to the customers, so they know who or what is in their network. Stefan discusses the augmentation of generative AI and explains Zipf’s Laws in the...
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#54 Live from The Cyberwest Summit 2024 with Cecily Rawlinson
In this special episode, we sit down with Cecily Rawlinson, the Director of Cyberwest and the organizer of The Cyberwest Summit, held annually. Filmed at The Cyberwest Summit 2024 at Pan Pacific, this mini episode delves into the event and crucial aspects of cybersecurity. The Cyberwest Summit...
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#53 Brainwaves to databases with Iain McIntyre
On this episode, we have a returning guest, Iain McIntyre, who has journeyed from the realm of neuroscience with Humm to the forefront of AI innovation at MindsDB in San Francisco. Iain's story goes through the highs and lows of entrepreneurship and the constant pursuit of ground-breaking…
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#52 Learn how to sell like a pro with Harriet Mellor
On this episode, we have Harriet Mellor from Your Sales Co, who works with clients to support and improve their sales teams. They can identify in 30 minutes the sales teams’ strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities. Hear valuable insights on using your business data to make better decision-making...
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#51 Identify & cut the cord early with Erin Bell
On this episode we have Erin Bell from Co-Connect, a workforce app designed to streamline complex communication, information, and emergency systems into a single, user-friendly platform. We'll uncover the pivotal moments that shaped the company, why Erin believes in the power of community...
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#50 Founder-led sales with Amanda Price
On this episode, we have Amanda Price from KPMG High Growth Ventures who works with founders to help them understand their opportunities. We discuss the dynamics of founder-led sales and the challenges faced by founders, particularly when expanding into the US market. Amanda shares experience…
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#49 Enterprises are miles behind with Clinton Schroeder & Kevin Venter
In this episode, Clinton Schroeder and Kevin Venter, Founders of TOKN, shed light on the challenges faced by mid-tier enterprises in keeping up with the digital transformation. With thousands of hours given back to users, 10,000s of active users, and 150,000 app interactions weekly, TOKN…
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#48 Business is like an Ultra Marathon with Gabe Alves
In this episode, Gabe Alves discusses the challenges faced in asset management due to a lack of human engagement and introduces a unique solution, EXTAG. The software engages users by providing tags for locations or assets that can be scanned to collect and visualize data. Gabe shares insights…
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#47 They Hit 500,000 App Downloads in Australia with Matt Ikin
Matt Ikin, Head of Growths and Partnerships at We Money delved into the common struggles people face with credit scores, status, and relationships. We Money offers clarity by consolidating finances into one accessible platform. Matt shares valuable advice, emphasizing meticulous tracking, mindset...
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#46 Jam to your own tune with David Press & Stuart Riddle
Live at We Work in Perth, David Press from Risk Talk & Stuart Riddle from KNKT dive into conversations regarding problem-solving and growth in business and the entrepreneurship landscape. They both share invaluable advice; David Press underscores the importance of resilience in the face of...
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#45 Catching Waves to 4M Users with Kevin Garber
Serial entrepreneur Kevin Garber discusses the challenges of finding the right idea and solving problems for startups. He emphasizes that overthinking ideas can hinder progress and suggests that building upon existing concepts can lead to success. He shares insights from his entrepreneurial...
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#44 Building A Dream Team with Chris Morrissey
Ever Nimble, an IT company founded by Chris Morrissey, marks its fifth anniversary with remarkable growth and a reputation for excellence in cyber security. Coming from a retail background, Chris leveraged his experiences and learnings to build a business that values diversity and fosters a...
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#43 Intersecting AI, Brand and Strategy with Brad Dessington
Brad Dessington, the Director of Legion Lab, a brand innovation lab in Perth, Australia, works with brands to create cutting-edge brand innovations that outperform the competition. Legion Lab creates customised consultancy by allowing the self-selection of world-leading individuals for brands to...
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#42 Navigate Market Cycles with Agility, Intelligence, and Drive with Kevin Brown
Kevin Brown, Chief Operations from Icetana joined us in a captivating episode where we delve into the AI-powered software that transforms camera footage analysis. Discover how their innovative solution filters routine motion and enables operators to focus on identifying and responding to unusual...
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#41 Empowering Individuals with Patient-Led Healthcare Solutions with Nic Blair
Midnight Health is a Digital Healthcare platform that is addressing the challenges of limited accessibility and poor healthcare experiences. With over 50,000 customers, the platform encompasses four distinct brands, including Youly (women's healthcare), Stagger (men's healthcare), Hub Health...
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#40 Revolutionising the Checkout Experience with Josh Edis
Josh Edis, Co-founder of APRIL has always been fascinated by how consumers interact with digital platforms and how brands can utilize the platforms to create more meaningful and impactful experiences between customers and brands. Limepay has re-branded to April and their vision has always come…
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#39 If you don’t look forward to your day, fix it with Cam Sinclair
Ammo Marketing has turned 9 years old, celebrating over 250 businesses they have worked with over the years. Director Cam Sinclair shares his story; the journey Ammo has taken and what is next for the team. Problem: A lot of small businesses are working with marketing and brand agencies and...
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#38 Outsource everything with Rebecca Loftus and Nicole Gazey
Many students are suffering in mainstream education and looking for ways to path their future. The School Education Act was last reviewed in 1999 and can take up to 5 or more years to see change, it is too slow. Problem: There are plenty of programs for academically talented young people, people...
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#37 Have a strong why and do good with it with Dr Kyle Turner
The average wait time for public dental health care is 2-3 years. Dr Kyle Turner created Pearlii to provide oral care for disadvantaged people. The Pearlii app lets the user take a free photo of their teeth and will give feedback on any signs of dental issues. Pearlii has landed on product hunt...
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#36 [LIVE] How to find and learn from outstanding people with Scott Glew
Morning Startup host and Fastvue co-founder Scott Glew explain why every Australian startup founder should consider moving to the USA. Fastvue does internet usage reporting that extracts details from your firewall to give you insight into keeping your network productive and safe. Scott’s global...
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#35 Teach them how to fish with Josephine Muir & Mary Webberley
Noisy Guts is giving an alternative option for people suffering IBS. There are many people suffering from irritable bowel syndrome who suffer symptoms when eating certain foods. They often require an intense low-fodmap diet which can be hard to stick to. Josephine and Mary wanted to solve this...
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#34 [LIVE] from Perth Podcast Festival with Megan Del Borrello & Steve Knight
On this episode, we are coming to you live from Perth Podcast Festival. Hear from Megan Del Borrello and Steve Knight on the value communication can have when it comes to growing your business. These two advise executives, directors, and the next generation of entrepreneurs. There's so much to...
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#33 Be genuine, help your industry with Matt Shales
From seed capital to hemp growth. Medicann provides science-backed, reliable and affordable cannabis medicines to patients in need. 2016 was a big year for cannabis. And we’re not just talking smoke but the industry in Australia took a massive step forward when medicinal cannabis products finally...
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#32 The Cupcake Effect with Kate Kirwin
Kate brought her spark to this episode of Weird Growth. Lover of creating and driven by people and purpose. You’ll often find her in glitter, coding or hooping outside of She Codes. Why do She Codes exist? Simple. To inspire 100,000 women by 2025. Their programs involve teaching technical skills,...
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#31 [LIVE] Make your beer taste better with Daniel Burt
From a shipping container to a brew pub in the heart of Perth’s trendy suburb – Subiaco. Golden West has grown from door-to-door delivery to producing thousands of litres a week. What gives someone the confidence to launch a brewery in the middle of COVID? Customers, Community and a Trusted…
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#30 Customers, praise be to them with Mihailo Bozic
Mihailo a.k.a “Michael Christmas” Bozic, CEO & Founder of Envited joined us for this episode of Weird Growth. Envited helps you create events for any social media in under 2 minutes. What we like most about Envited so far is it is so lightweight and easy to use. Mihailo shares the non-scalable...
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#29 The Karma Circle with Steve Grace
Steve Grace, CEO & Founder of Nudge Group joined us for this episode of Weird Growth. Since 2019, they’ve experienced some rapid growth. Nudge is now a global recruitment business for startups. Steve also has his own show “Give it a Nudge” and a high traffic content site for business owners,...
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#28 No-code, No Worries with Carl Maiorana
Carl shares his top 5 no-code tools on this episode of Weird Growth. No-code development is a type of development that allows non-programmers and programmers to create software using a graphical user interface, instead of writing code. We covered DeFi, Accelerators, his startup journey and The...
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#27 WTF is community-market fit? With Marina Wu
Happy Birthday to Earlywork who turned 1 this week. Earlywork is a community of young people working for and interested in the Startup space. It all started with three co-founders out of UNSW – Marina Wu, Dan Brockwell and Jono Herman. Now, they've grown their community to 2,500+ young people and...
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#26 Grow the audience first with Kai
Before he was 17, Kai had already left high school to work in startups, marketing and product. He’s got some wicked skills and he chooses to use them for good. Find out how Kai has built products and grown audiences around them, including a story of a global Product Hunt launch. Learn more about...
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#25 Find first customers with strong relationships with Derick Markwell
As an engineer, Derick loves to tinker. Not so long ago he found an opportunity to improve workplace safety all over the world with robots. Roborigger uses a wireless load controlling system which uses gyroscopic and inertial forces to accurately rotate and orient crane loads. Company Reducing…
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#24 [LIVE] Gaps, Cracks and Overlaps with Tim Brewer
For Halloween we celebrated with a live episode in the Perth CBD with Tim Brewer (CEO) of Functionly. Functionly was founded in 2018 with Co-Founder, Damian Bramanis and consists of a global team who have worked with companies including Dropbox, Teamline, Auth0, Yammer and HealthEngine. In 2020,...
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#23 Keep an eye out for bugs with Alex Dunmow & John Nguyen
From a tech meetup to cofounding one of Perth's fastest growing development houses. Alex and John from Ninja Software have built a great company over the last 5 years. On this episode of Weird Growth we chatted about Synthetic Biology, Agile Software Development vs Fixed Fee, proof of concept…
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#22 Navigate Sales, Optimize and Grow with Cian Brennan
Cian gave us a great recap on how he started his business Quantum Contract Solutions and how he scaled through great business metrics. Cian's approach to sales is a great blueprint for service businesses and B2B. If you love sales, you'll love this episode of Weird Growth. More links in the show...
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#21 [LIVE] Push for purpose with Nick Hudson & Elizabeth Knight
We hosted our subscribers for a live episode at terraceloft studio in East Perth with two amazing founders Nick Hudson and Elizabeth Knight. Listen to these two founders share the ups and downs of startup life and how showing up and having a purpose driven venture has been the key to their…
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#20 The fellowship of $125 million in rings with KC Holiday
KC Co-Founder of Qalo, built a new category of product from scratch, silicone wedding rings. What started as a way to wear a wedding ring at the gym quickly turned into an online business generating millions in revenue which was up to $125million when he sold it. The tipping point? KC knew he was...
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#19 Find the bossy bitch within with Elsa Mitchell
A girl from the country, Elsa is a strong and successful business mentor. Elsa Mitchell runs digital marketing workshops for business owners in person (she's old-school). She enjoys connecting with people and being her own bossy bitch. Great episode if you are just starting out in digital and...
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#18 Money talks: Growing Fintechs, investing and helping the next generation with Dan Jovevski
Dan has been on both sides of the investment table for startups. Now he is leading one of Australia's fastest growing Fintechs, WeMoney. WeMoney helps Young Australians take control of their finances giving them a 360 view of their money. Through education and a brilliant mobile app, WeMoney is…
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#17 Sound advice for global growth with David Cannington from Nuheara
David has lived all over the world and spent years between San Francisco and Australia. His current day-to-day as the CMO for Nuheara is exciting but it's taken 7 years to become and overnight success. As we know hardware is hard. However, David and the team have made it work packing a lot of...
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#16 Community driven media with Adam Barrell
What started with a tweet, quickly become a voice for social media users of Perth. So Perth shares stories, questions and local conversations. It is Australia’s fastest growing new media publishers with over 460,000 followers, average 5,300,000 impressions on Facebook per month and 1,400,000...
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#15 Don't Waste Time, Start Now with Hayley Rolfe
From a Startup Weekend came Ardea Waste. Ardea provides online waste management to businesses across Australia. On this episode of Weird Growth, we discuss the War on Waste, Commercial Waste, The Blue Chilli Accelerator and why it's important just to start and back yourself. Company Sustainable...
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The Weird Growth Podcast is about the journey of growth which is often strange and unpredictable for founders. Startups don't grow in a linear fashion but in a weird way. In this podcast, we hear founders share their stories about taking the first steps towards finding early customers, finding the right marketing channels to grow, through to rapid expansion and success.
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