Now, I'm not going to tell at which point it is, but there is a part of this conversation which literally caused my mind to implode. Just as I was about to ask Dickie what his north star is, and explain mine as example, Dickie recited my north star verbatim to answer a question because it's also his north star. Wild. Anyway, back to ye olde standard guest introduction. Dickie Currer is the Head of Partnerships at Startup Victoria & the irrepressible hype man of the Australian startup ecosystem (well, one of!). He's one of those guys you get the sense has lived a few lives already, and he seriously has. Born into challenging circumstances with his beautiful Mum and Grandmother as parent figures, Dickie made it to Australia's startup ecosystem via the military, travel & entertainment industry and 62 countries. The breadth of Dickie's life lends to his depth. We discuss men's allyship & explore the seeming paradox of being raised in challenging circumstances only to see the incredible privilege held simply for being born in developed country. These experiences have imbued Dickie with a strong sense of integrity, spades of resilience and a never-say-die attitude. Aside from the mindblowing groupthink on our north stars, I just really enjoyed this chat with Dickie. He is a man on a mission to squeeze every last drop out of a life he colours in high definition as he goes. He's one of those human beings who brightens every room he steps into, puts smiles on faces & takes you on the wild journey of life with him. Couple these life-of-the-party tendencies with a reputation for getting shit done, and Dickie becomes a force of nature; a true powerhouse making a difference wherever he goes. -- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - 02:04 - Intro 02:04 - 11:57 - Allyship, Dickie's Origin Story, The Military & The Shift toward Feminine Leadership 11:57 - 15:55 - Overcoming Fear, Finding Purpose & Dickie's Mum 15:55 - 25:00 - Global Citizen, The Post-Code Lottery, Privilege 25:00 - 33:47 - Impact, The Humans of Southstart & The Magic of Creating Space 33:47 - 38:28 - Sliding Doors Moments & Travel as a Way of Reclaiming Yourself 38:28 - 51:30 - Discipline, Resilience & Self Motivation, The Journey & Powerful Life Moments 51:30 - 1:03:17 - Bringing Everything, When I'm 90 and Dying, Present & Dreaming, Long Term Perspectives 1:03:17 - 1:13:28 - Mission Driven