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Build It. They'll Come.

Helen Dalley
Victoria Coffee
Luxury Escapes
Kantoko
Macquarie Technology Group
Michael Reid Galleries
De Bortoli Wines
Australia
Encompaas
Artificial Intelligence
Compliance
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Ooxii Global
Los Angeles
Unstructured Data
Vision Kit
Macquarie Telecom
Loungebuddy
Berlin
Christie's

Candid interviews with successful Self-starters. On Build It. They'll Come, you'll hear from some amazing Australian entrepreneurs who bet big to build great businesses. Journalist Helen Dalley interviews business innovators and visionaries on how they turned their lightbulb idea into a viable, sustainable enterprise. This podcast is about the human face behind taking a simple idea and turning it ... more

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In this episode of Build It They'll Come. host Helen Dalley sits down with David Paradice AO, the founder and driving force behind Paradice Investment Management.

Starting 26 years ago with just a single client and $30 million under management, Par... more

When he took over the family wine business in 1994 at the tender age of 33, Darren De Bortoli continued a legacy his father Deen had built on that was De Bortoli Wines, centred around the vineyard his grandfather planted in the NSW Riverina.

Darren... more

After years as an art critic writing about art, art consultant Michael Reid decided to take the plunge into the business side of the market and become a gallerist. He had his university degrees, but Michael Reid knew his strongest foundation actually... more

David Tudehope left the finance world in the early 1990’s with a dream to service small to medium business who complained of poor service and overcharging by the monopolist at the time, Telstra. Tudehope wasn’t a digital expert nor a highly trained ... more

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Recent Guests

Darren De Bortoli
Managing Director and Chief Winemaker of De Bortoli Wines
De Bortoli Wines
Episode: De Bortoli Wines - Darren De Bortoli on heritage, hustle and helping build an iconic wine empire (while navigating challenges of a global wine glut, declines in wine consumption and even water shortages)
Michael Reid
Chairman and Director of Michael Reid Galleries
Michael Reid Galleries
Episode: Michael Reid Galleries – Michael Reid building a global art business “ecosystem” – from Sydney to Berlin, the NSW Southern Highlands to Los Angeles, while bootstrapping his scaleup and gathering people along the way
David Tudehope
Founder and CEO of Macquarie Technology Group (Macquarie Telecom lineage)
Macquarie Technology Group
Episode: Macquarie Technology Group - David Tudehope disrupts telco giant Telstra, building a phone, internet, cyber security, data centres and AI group to support business, now worth over $1.5 billion
Dr. Sarah Crowe
Ophthalmologist and founder of OOXii Global
OOXii Global
Episode: OOXii Global – Dr Sarah Crowe helps more people see, with her mobile OOXii Vision Kit getting low cost, durable, prescription eye glasses to the millions who need better vision but cannot access eye glasses
Zac Altman
Founder/CEO of Kantoko, ADHD telehealth entrepreneur
Kantoko
Episode: Kantoko – Zac Altman 2.0 innovating with an ADHD telehealth service, offering professional diagnosis and care for adults, via a subscription model
Adam Schwab
CEO of Luxury Escapes
Luxury Escapes
Episode: Luxury Escapes – Adam Schwab building a new, complete one-stop travel booking platform, still with deals and discounts
Jesse Todd
Founder and CEO of EncompaaS
EncompaaS
Episode: EncompaaS – Jesse Todd helps companies manage the massive burden and risk of data compliance
Les Schirato
CEO, Victoria Coffee/Vittoria Coffee group leader
Victoria Coffee/Vittoria Coffee
Episode: Vittoria Food & Beverage – Les Schirato turning Australians into Italian coffee lovers at home

Host

Helen Dalley
Australian journalist; host of Build It They'll Come. Known for interviewing business innovators and entrepreneurs.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 107 ratings
  • Excellent podcast!

    Helen is an excellent interviewer and features such a diverse range of great leaders. I really enjoy the insights and learnings that each episode brings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tyson O'Connell
    Australia2 years ago
  • Wonderfully inspiring

    I just listened to Episode 1 series 4. Barry Lambert is a fantastic Australian. Very successful yet very humble. A great conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kel_surfs
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    I've only listened to a couple of episodes but I've been really impressed so far! I'm looking forward to listening to more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andrew m 84
    Australia5 years ago
  • Eloquent & personable - amazing interviewer

    Helen brings her wealth of journalistic experience to share an amazing mixture of stories featuring Australian Entrepreneurs, many known and interesting stories of the unknown builders fulfilling their dreams and executing on their visions.

    Each interview is thoroughly researched with Helen not only asking the obvious questions so often missed but stopping to seek clarification to a point that may not necessarily be known to her or the audience. Lastly she speaks only with Entrepreneurs, no ontr... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bunchrides
    Australia5 years ago
  • My favourite podcast

    I recently discovered this podcast and it has become my new favourite. I particularly enjoyed the episodes about iAuditor (my new favourite app), Booktopia and Flight Centre. Thanks for the fabulous interviews Helen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicole - AG Travel
    Australia5 years ago

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The host conducts thorough, well-researched interviews with a focus on Australian entrepreneurs.
Listeners praise the diverse range of leaders and practical insights.
The show consistently delivers inspiring stories and actionable takeaways for builders and founders.

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Talking Points

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OOXii Global – Dr Sarah Crowe helps more people see, with her mobile OOXii Vision Kit getting low cost, durable, prescription eye glasses to the millions who need better vision but cannot access eye glasses
Q: What is the business model and funding outlook for scaling up?
Funding has come from foundations and government programs, with the next phase focusing on attracting impact investors and building a scalable supply chain; the goal is to demonstrate social return on investment while achieving long-term profitability.
OOXii Global – Dr Sarah Crowe helps more people see, with her mobile OOXii Vision Kit getting low cost, durable, prescription eye glasses to the millions who need better vision but cannot access eye glasses
Q: What sparked the idea for OOXii and how did it begin to take shape?
The founder describes a lightbulb moment in a remote Solomon Islands clinic, realizing many people needed glasses but couldn't access them, which led to prototyping a mobile testing system and partnering with local groups to test and iterate.
Vittoria Food & Beverage – Les Schirato turning Australians into Italian coffee lovers at home
Q: Can you describe the moment you decided to start roasting coffee in Australia, and why that was pivotal?
It was driven by the need for freshness and the realization that importing three-month-old coffee wasn't sustainable; bringing in a roaster in the late 1950s allowed us to control quality and create a true Australian coffee identity.
Michael Reid Galleries – Michael Reid building a global art business “ecosystem” – from Sydney to Berlin, the NSW Southern Highlands to Los Angeles, while bootstrapping his scaleup and gathering people along the way
Q: What made you think you could do this better than others?
A combination of formal arts and law training, Christie's experience, and a drive to professionalize the industry led him to build a scalable, multi-location ecosystem.

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This series centers on ambitious Australian entrepreneurs and the human story behind turning ideas into viable, enduring businesses. Conversations typically explore origin stories, pivotal decisions, and the operational grit required to scale—from family-owned empires to founder-led startups. Guests span wine, art, tech, food and beverage, and travel, with a strong emphasis on leadership, strategy, resilience, and industry-specific challenges. The format tends to balance personal candidness with practical lessons, making it valuable for listeners seeking actionable insights and inspiration for building or growing their own ventures.

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Recent guests on Build It. They'll Come. include:

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3. David Tudehope
4. Dr. Sarah Crowe
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7. Jesse Todd
8. Les Schirato

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