Entrepreneurship.AU with Christo

By: Peter Christo
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  • A Podcasts about journeys that shape lives.
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Episodes
  • #025 Paz Pisarski – Startup Series – A Key Woman building Communities as a Service 2024 style.
    Jul 9 2024
    In this episode, I chat with Paz Pisarski , the phenomenal Co-Founder of The Community Collective. Paz is a professional musician and now Entrepreneur who is building impactful communities and supporting 200+ businesses, including Canva, MYOB, CSIRO, Blackbird Ventures, Founders Factory Africa, and more! 🚀You may recall the concept of a Key Wo/Man business we mentioned in the last episode,.. well here she is!!Her journey is nothing short of inspiring. From managing Australia's largest startup community at The Startup Network to growing RMIT Activator’s community from 500 to 5000+, and designing 10 Accelerator programs, Paz has done it all. She’s also automated tasks at Happy Spaces coworking and empowered migrant women through SisterWorks. 💪Now, living along the Surf Coast, Australia, Paz continues her mission with The Community Collective. She enjoys sipping Chamomile tea and creating relaxation music as Paz Sounds. 🌊✨Contact Paz at The Community Collective or via her Music at Paz Sounds.>>>>SPONSOR<<<
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • #024 – Steve Dowling – The Grant Sherpa helping entrepreneurs get a leg up!
    Jul 1 2024
    Entrepreneurs live or die based on their ability to access capital. Grants are an option for whatever stage of your entrepreneurial journey, like them or hate them.In this episode, I enjoyed interviewing Mr. Steve Dowling from Grant Helper. Over the past decade, Steve has developed specialist expertise in government relations, focusing on accelerating business growth through securing government grants. He has worked with various companies in value-added processing, fabrication, textiles, food and beverage, software development, tourism, agriculture, and community services.Steve's impressive track record includes securing over $30 million in grants for projects with a combined value of over $250 million. Some notable successes include a $3.5 million grant for a clean energy manufacturing plant fit-out, $1.5 million for a brewery discovery centre, $870,000 for a sports centre redevelopment, $1 million for a bionic eye MedTech startup, $600,000 for a preschool centre refurbishment, and $500,000 for a fruit processing plant fit-out.Steve has helped tens of businesses achieve their growth potential through grant funding. If you have a big idea for your business, no matter how ambitious, and believe it might be eligible for a grant, reach out today to explore the possibilities. Steve is here to encourage and guide you in your grant funding journey.Contact Steve at Grant Helperhttps://granthelper.com.au/>>>>SPONSOR<<<
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    1 hr
  • #023 Erik Zimmerman – From a Crude Awakening to Socially Conscious Entrepreneurship
    May 14 2024
    In this episode, I discuss Erik Zimmerman's remarkable journey. Influenced by his psychologist mother and futurist father, who profoundly impacted my own entrepreneurial philosophy, Erik has developed a keen understanding of human behaviour and business innovation.Erik’s entrepreneurial journey was sparked in 2006 after viewing "A Crude Awakening" at the Melbourne Film Festival. This experience led him to found Rezeko Pty Ltd, a renewable energy company later acquired by AGL in 2011. His commitment to sustainable solutions continued with his investment in Echo Group Corporation Pty Ltd, focusing on energy efficiency and solar technologies, which was acquired by Energy Australia in 2019.As CEO of Sitetech Solutions, Erik oversees operations that support over 2,850 building sites across Victoria with pioneering fencing and safety technologies, including the exclusive E Bracket, Kingfence, and Fence-Lok systems. He is also a major shareholder and Director of the upcoming Edutech startup Alcazar, which will launch in mid-2024, and a foundation investor in Treecoin.During our discussion, we covered the key elements that have contributed to Erik's success and his vision for making a difference in the world. His latest endeavor, the Wonga Forest project, aims to plant 100,000 trees near Daylesford, embodying his commitment to addressing global challenges and transforming consumer trends into successful business ventures. Join us as we delve into how Erik’s rich background and innovative mindset drive his mission to create impactful change.Join me in a most extraordinary conversation with Mr Erik Zimmerman.Contact Erik at Sitetech Solutions.https://entrepreneurship.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/ERIK-ZIMMERMAN-PROD.mp3
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    46 mins

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