In this episode about the talent shortage issue in Australia, Leo is interviewing Craig Goldblatt, Vice President of Partners & Alliances for Globalization Partners business in Asia.  Is Australia's talent shortage and skills gap issue real? What is the Australian government doing to address the problem? And what are some solutions for Australian businesses to leverage? Facing a shrinking talent pool and widening skills gap, Australian companies seem to be struggling to hire locally. A...

Owner and Managing Director of Redarc, Anthony Kittel shares stories of collaboration and key insights into the expansion, commercialisation and strategy that has shaped Redarc into the global electronics business it is today employing more than 250 people, and recognised as a poster child for manufacturing in Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Group Director of Palmer Hospitality, Martin Palmer shares stories of collaboration from within the all-important South Australian hospitality sector. Martin has recently partnered with Duxton Asset Management chairman Ed Peter, and Brett Matthews to create the Duxton Pub Group who operates a long list of pubs, bars and restaurants across Adelaide and in regional areas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

‘Fool Me Twice’ is a podcast about diamonds. Jules and Zara were approached by a woman in Hong Kong who owns a diamond business, and had an incredibly compelling story to tell, full of twists and turns. Hearing her story, Zara became interested in diamonds themselves, and started doing some digging. This podcast follows the story of that scam, and attempts to unravel some of the shadier aspects of the diamond industry as a whole. We interview people related to the scam, a diamond miner, scam...

Mark Gallagher of Performance Insights shares case studies of collaboration and innovation from his 30 years in Formula 1.

Do you know Winevalet? The app that is finding and delivering your perfect wine from local wineries directly to your place! Listen to Sarah's passion and fun story about how she went from optometry to being an entrepreneur and how they are building an amazing team of passionate individuals around the project. We also talk about the traditionally reserved for men wine industry and investment world and how Sarah is learning to leverage the ecosystem to break through with success! Winevalet is...

Special series on equity crowdfunding Today, I am with James Bardour from Dillicious, a fantastic success story that proves that when you believe and love what you do, you can reach the moon! James was working in the retail industry as a sales and general manager when he launched a little pickles production along with his wife, as a side-project. Success of the taste, concept and love he put in his pickles, the side-project became his full time job within a few months. He signed his first...

Interview with Louise Roe, Co-Founder of Energy Exemplar, the market leaders in energy simulation software.  Louise exited to venture capital in 2017, and now invests and supports technology start-ups in South Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Andrew Downs, Founder of The Sage Group. Sage Automation specialises in industrial automation and control solutions. The Sage Group is a global group with a team of 450 people across three continents, 13 offices and 5 companies. This all started from Andrew’s backyard shed 27 years ago.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Digital Technology pros and Cons for a better or worse digital life. The most valuable social currency of the digital age is an economy of attention. Everyone has a digital platform to broadcast their opinion on. A single click can open the doors to a lifetime of blogs, podcasts, videos, paintings and the list goes on. This podcast weighs up the pros and cons of digital technology. Find out more: https://cariawatt.com/ #CariaCares Podcast cover digital and social media tips to help your...

In this second episode with Thibaut Briere (actually one single recording but Thibaut had a lot to share!), we are focusing on the Asian market, its complexity and how crucial it is to test this market. How, will you ask! Thibaut advises to build your website with a different landing page for each country. This way, you can test your messaging per country… He also explains how to use Facebook ads and LinkedIn. Another episode full of concrete tips! What is important is to learn about your...

Online event from February 25th 2021, with guest speakers Matthew Browne (Black Nova Group - Sydney) and Andy Leroux (Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center - San Francisco) and moderated by Startup&Angels co-founder, Leo Denes. Andy helps us understanding better how to raise funds in the US; a very heavy and long process that he describes for us. He also warns that since 2018, it's getting harder for early stage startups to raise as investors are looking at scale-ups mainly... On the Australian...

In this great episode, Thibaut first talks about his love for Asia, why it's the place to be for business and why it is a very complex market to enter. We then discuss about marketing for startups, why it has to be innovative, inventive and different if you want to survive. Why you should focus on your messaging and not so much on your branding/logo. Diving into your positioning, why radical differentiation will be your best ally; “you are small so you can afford to be really different, and...

Charles Ferguson is the General Manager APAC for Globalization Partners, a global company originally based in the US allowing its clients to hire talents anywhere in the world within a few days. In this fascinating discussion, you will learn the best tips to recruit and manage your team in the future of work. Since the pandemic, global workforce has switched remotely allowing people to avoid commute and to enjoy a better life quality in secondary areas. As a company and especially a...

Christian Junger is the CEO & co-founder of MADANA, a cyber-security startup using confidential computing technology to protect your data. In this discussion, he explains simply what is confidential computing, how it works and why you should consider it for your business. MADANA is also part of the OVHcloud startup program, which has helped them a lot on the technical and partnership side of their development. Learn more: https://startup.ovhcloud.com/ Here is the link to the mentioned...

In this episode, I have the pleasure to interview Stephane Lyver, French entrepreneur living for 6 years in Australia. He tells us about his journey as a web developer first arrived in Australia for its huge job market opportunities and how his side project actually became his main activity: Compressor.io Stephane has taken part in the OVHcloud startup program in APAC and explains the benefits of the 1-on-1 mentoring and architecture expertise he could take advantage of to build his...

In this discussion with Lionel Legros, General Manager APAC for OVHcloud, we talk about the launch of their startup program in Australia. Their programs are focused on cloud-based companies in need for architecture, technical support and infrastructures in APAC. We also talk about the cloud capabilities today and how it can help your business, and the future trends of the industry in the next few years, especially post-COVID… Check the OVHcloud startup program and to reach out for more...

WHY PUBLIC RELATIONS IS IMPORTANT In this bite size podcast I explain what makes news. You must understand this concept of you want to do your own public relations. Please enjoy. Mark Aiston. For more, head to https://www.6stepstofreemediapublicity.com.au/   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sneaky Brand Marketing tricks can be so clever, we don't even notice them. Here are 5 clever but sneaky brand marketing things you can do for your own business. You just have to think outside the square! Website: https://cariawatt.com/linktree/ #CariaCares Podcast cover digital and social media tips to help your website rank higher on Google search. SAY 'HI' ON SOCIAL: Caria Watt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cariawatt/ Caria Watt on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cariawatt...

Coming Soon to the Auscast Network! Subscribe now to keep up to date. This is a podcast full of tips tricks and techniques that are aimed to get you media coverage on television, radio, print and podcasts.You will learn How the media works, what the media wants and how the media get what it ants, and more impirtnbatly how you can utilise the media to your  advantage. How to identify a story idea within your business How to promote that story idea to the media How to prepare for your media...

Brinc is a global incubator focused on Cleantech and clean energy startups. In this episode we are pleased to interview Tuan Lam, Clean Energy & CleanTech Program Director at Brinc. We talk about the evolution of the Cleantech industry for the past few years and the impact of COVID-19 on the industry. Tuan also shares his rich experience as a founder and transformation consultant across Europe, Asia and Australia and the different energy transition approaches depending on the corporate...

Acidgreen is a full service digital agency specialised in Magento & Shopify softwares that creates efficiency for its B2B customers. In this discussion between Leo Denes and Mike Larcher, we learn about the impacts of COVID on e-commerce, the massive potential for largest B2B platforms and market places like Google and Amazon, the importance of omnichannel and “being everywhere” for brands (facebook, instagram, website etc) and the future trends for online shopping like personalised...

the key benefits of why you should get a digital audit for your business to help increase return on investment

OnTheList is a member only flash sales for luxury brands started in 2016 in Hong Kong and expanding over Asia-Pacific as they are arriving in Australia! Diego takes us through the Asian specificities of starting and running a business as a e-commerce company, the impact of COVID-19 on Asian markets and the future of e-commerce in Asia. Learn more and register to OnTheList here. Become a member of the Startup&angels community (free) and build your network, find your investor, meet your...

Want to know the difference between Inbound Marketing vs Outbound Marketing? This week I cover Inbound Marketing and the key benefits vs Outbound Marketing tactics. #InBoundMarketing #OutBoundMarketing #cariawatt JOIN: Digital Optimisation newsletter: https://cariawatt.com Online Business Made Easy Group: https://facebook.com/groups/OnlineBizMadeEasy #CariaCares covers digital and social media insights to help your website rank higher on Google search. SAY 'HI' ON SOCIAL: Caria Watt on...