Give It A Nudge

By: Steve Grace
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  • Start-up Founders, Venture Captial, Private Equity, Accelerators - hear them all talk about their stories where they went wrong, what went right and what they learned!
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  • Dickie Currer: The Hype Man of Aussie Tech & Innovation

    Dickie Currer: The Hype Man of Aussie Tech & Innovation
    Jul 30 2024
    In this very exciting episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve sits down with Dickie, known as "the hype man" for the Australian tech and innovation ecosystem.

    Dickie talks about his unique career path, starting from law school and the Territorial Army, moving on to become a Moroccan country specialist in the travel industry, and finally diving into the Australian startup world. He shares his colourful experiences and the impactful roles he's had, highlighting his passion for promoting Australian innovation.

    Steve and Dickie discuss his move from Melbourne to Sydney and his impact on the startup community through roles at Startup Victoria and his current project, Tech Australia Advocates. This initiative aims to connect the Australian tech ecosystem with global partners and create a more inclusive community.

    Dickie also talks about his dedication to creating meaningful content and fostering innovation. He reveals his long-term dream of becoming a travel writer, telling global innovation stories and linking them to Australia.

    Timestamps:
    00:18 - Introduction to Dickie, the hype man
    01:08 - Dickie's unique career journey
    06:19 - Startup experiences in Australia
    10:02 - Role at Startup Victoria and Tech Australia Advocates
    18:43 - Moving from Melbourne to Sydney
    22:00 - Dickie's dedication to content creation and innovation
    26:45 - Balancing work-life and avoiding burnout
    32:15 - Dickie's long-term dream of becoming a travel writer
    36:30 - Importance of diversity and inclusion in tech
    40:50 - Final thoughts and future outlook

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    44 mins
  • Transforming End-of-Life Care: Melissa Reader on Building Violet

    Transforming End-of-Life Care: Melissa Reader on Building Violet
    Jul 23 2024
    In this episode of Give It a Nudge, Steve chats with Melissa Reader, the founder and CEO of Violet (https://www.violet.org.au/), a pioneering virtual care platform dedicated to supporting individuals and their families during the last stage of life.

    Steve and Melissa talk about her shift from consulting to starting Violet, the unique challenges she faced as a non-tech founder in a tech world, and how she successfully bootstrapped the business while keeping control. They also cover Violet’s innovative approach to blending humanity and technology to offer scalable, impactful solutions.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction and setting the scene
    00:18 - Meet Melissa Reader of Violet
    01:17 - Quick pitch on Violet and its mission
    03:12 - Transition from consulting to founding Violet
    04:52 - Melissa’s personal story and inspiration behind Violet
    06:29 - Building Violet: Combining humanity and technology
    09:59 - Overcoming challenges in a non-tech founder journey
    13:10 - Distribution challenges and initial marketing strategies
    15:59 - Winning support and recognition for Violet’s mission
    21:04 - Expansion into international markets and future plans
    25:35 - Bootstrapping Violet and maintaining equity
    30:26 - Future plans and new product launch

    This episode is perfect for anyone interested in how technology can be used to support people during one of the most challenging times in life, and how personal experiences can drive impactful innovation.

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    31 mins
  • Bardia Khalilifar's Transition from Corporate Leader to Startup Innovator

    Bardia Khalilifar's Transition from Corporate Leader to Startup Innovator
    Jul 16 2024
    In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve talks with Bardia Khalilifar, the Founder of Conicio Advisory.
    Bardia shares his journey from the corporate tech world to founding his own consulting firm. Initially working as a programmer and network engineer, he transitioned into sales and partnerships, holding executive roles over a 20-year career. His move from corporate life to entrepreneurship was driven by his desire to apply his skills in a more dynamic environment.

    Steve and Bardia discuss the challenges of leaving a stable corporate job for the uncertainty of entrepreneurship. Bardia highlights the importance of building networks and continuous learning to keep up with rapidly evolving technology. He also talks about mentoring interns and the value of understanding market needs to provide tailored consulting services.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 - Introduction and setting the scene
    00:18 - Meet Bardia Khalilifar of Conicio Advisory
    02:05 - Founding Conicio Advisory and its mission
    06:05 - Bardia’s first client and early successes
    12:14 - Building a future vision for Conicio Advisory
    14:00 - Challenges of starting a business from scratch
    18:25 - Balancing growth and innovation in a consulting firm

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    30 mins
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