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Scaling Up: Lessons From The World's Best CEOs and Founders

TDM Growth Partners
Guzman Y Gomez
Bunnings
Gocardless
Entrepreneurship
Payment Processing
E-Commerce
Rokt
Fast Food
UK Fintech
Recurring Payments
Fintech
Deputy
Block
Cash App
Leadership
Company Culture
International Expansion
Canberra Data Centres
Data Centre Operations
TDM Growth Partners

“Scaling Up” is a podcast that tells the scaling stories of great growth companies from around the world, as experienced by their founders and CEOs. With the aim of inspiring and educating the next generation of entrepreneurs, as well as helping current business leaders, this podcast series hopes to give insight into what it takes to scale a business to hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. ... more

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My guest today is Kristo Käärmann, the co-Founder and CEO of Wise, the fintech £10b powerhouse that's fixing one of the most broken systems in the global economy: how money moves across borders.

Wise simply started as a personal workaround, with Kr... more

Grant Hackett is a three-time Olympic gold medallist and undoubtedly one of the greatest distance swimmers of all time. Since stepping out of the pool more than 15years ago, he’s crafted a second chapter as an executive and now as CEO of Generation D... more

We last sat down with Bruce Buchanan in late 2019 — at the time, Rokt was in hyper-growth, having just raced through the US$100 million revenue mark. The business was laser-focused on the transaction moment — unlocking its potential for merchants, ad... more

We’re reaching back into the archive for the second time this season to revisit a conversation from 2019 with Bruce Buchanan, the co founder and CEO of Rokt.

I will be sitting down with Bruce again soon for a follow-up episode covering everything th... more

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Recent Guests

Kristo Käärmann
Co-founder and CEO of WISE
WISE
Episode: Mission Zero - Global Money Movement Reimagined: Kristo Käärmann, co-Founder and CEO Wise (LON:WISE) [S10:E1]
Owen Jennings
Head of Product at Block and key person behind Cash App's success.
Block
Episode: Block by Block: Building the Future of Money - Owen Jennings, Head of Product, Block [S9.E6]
Tom Beahon
Co-founder and CEO of Castore, a premium sportswear brand
Castore
Episode: Challenging The Giants of the Game - Tom Beahon, Co-Founder Castore [S9.E5]
Steven Marks
Co-founder and CEO of Guzman y Gomez
Guzman y Gomez
Episode: From the Archives: Taking on McDonald’s with Guzman y Gomez’s Steven Marks [S1.E1]
Tim Doyle
Co-founder and CEO of Eucalyptus, a digital healthcare business.
Eucalyptus
Episode: Putting the Care Back in Healthcare, Tim Doyle, CEO and Co-Founder of Eucalyptus [S9.E2]
Sylvija Martincevic
CEO of Deputy
Deputy
Episode: Founder Energy, Scaling Mindset - Silvija Martincevic, CEO, Deputy [S9.E1]
Greg Boorer
CEO and founder of Canberra Data Centres
CDC
Episode: Keeping The Country Running - Greg Boorer, CEO and Founder CDC [S8E3]
Bill Beament
CEO and Founder of Develop Global
Develop Global
Episode: The King of Kalgoorlie - Bill Beament, Founder and CEO, Develop Global [S8, E2]
Hiroki Takeuchi
Co-founder and CEO of GoCardless
GoCardless
Episode: Taking the Pain Out of Payments - Hiroki Takeuchi, Co-Founder and CEO GoCardless [S8.E1]

Host

Ed Cowan
Host of Scaling Up, focusing on drawing insights from entrepreneurs and adjusting approaches based on real-world experiences.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 117 ratings
  • Some good advice but ultimately a showcase of male privilege!

    As a solo female founder in my mid-40’s, this was yet another podcast that had some snippets of useful advice but proved to be yet another showcase of privileged white men talking about their startup journeys in an ecosystem that was fundamentally designed by and for them.

    Cameron McIntyre saying ‘it’s easy to get money’ as a start-up and that his wife had to take a back seat to the business being a case in point.

    If you’re an able-bodied white male founder from a privileged background with ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    jenclarkdesign
    Australia2 years ago
  • Really interesting podcast!

    Guests all bring some great insight and very inspiring stories of how they get to where they are and their passions in their journey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sammbo223
    Australia2 years ago
  • T Peterson

    Truly interesting founders and well structured conversations. Some amazing guests and Ed does a great job traversing the content. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tpeto1975
    Australia4 years ago
  • Easy Listening

    Stumbled across this podcast and thought it wasn’t for me, that was until I listened to it. Content was compelling, interviewer was incredibly articulate and extraordinarily well researched. Bravo - you have converted a non-business, non-finance person into an avid and interested listener.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @virginia03
    Australia4 years ago
  • Love Ed Cowen. Cricket God and extremely smart operater.

    Love hearing Ed in these podcasts. Enjoyed the first season and now looking forward to the second season.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jase Ken
    Australia6 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

There is a general sense of inspiration among listeners, with many feeling motivated to pursue their business goals after each episode.
Some audiences note that the podcast features mostly male voices, reflecting a potential bias toward certain demographics in entrepreneurship.
Many reviews highlight the engaging nature of the host, Ed Cowan, and his effective interviewing style.
Listeners appreciate the insightful stories and practical lessons from established entrepreneurs.

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Mission Zero - Global Money Movement Reimagined: Kristo Käärmann, co-Founder and CEO Wise (LON:WISE) [S10:E1]
Q: What makes WISE's customer experience stand out?
It's about providing faster transactions, transparent fees, and a user-friendly experience that is measurable by customer feedback.
Mission Zero - Global Money Movement Reimagined: Kristo Käärmann, co-Founder and CEO Wise (LON:WISE) [S10:E1]
Q: How do you plan to scale your offerings in WISE?
We're focused on building the WISE Platform that banks can leverage, thus extending our infrastructure globally.
Mission Zero - Global Money Movement Reimagined: Kristo Käärmann, co-Founder and CEO Wise (LON:WISE) [S10:E1]
Q: Where does this mission and purpose come from?
The mission stems from the recognition that cross-border money movement works terribly compared to domestic transfers; it's about solving this systemic problem.
From Olympic Gold to ASX 200 - Grant Hackett, CEO Generation Development Group (ASX: GDG) [S9:E8]
Q: What traits of great coaches that you admired might have influenced your leadership?
I learned to try and be the best in the world at what you're doing, and that commitment to performance is crucial.
The Next Chapter: Relevancy and Reinvention - Bruce Buchanan, CEO and Co-Founder, Rokt [S9:E7]
Q: Is there anything that you've changed your mind on since 2019?
I learned that you don't have to be good at everything and that focus and prioritization is crucial. Also, I was surprised by the success of our shoppable ads product.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations center around the scaling journeys of successful founders and CEOs, offering valuable insights into growth strategies and the challenges encountered along the way. Notable themes include the integration of technology in business, the importance of leadership principles, and the evolving market landscape across various industries. Each episode provides listeners with practical lessons, inspiring anecdotes, and a focus on the unique dynamics of entrepreneurship, making it relevant for aspiring and established business professionals alike. The approach appears to emphasize real-world applications, learning from both successes and setbacks, which is likely to resonate with those looking to navigate their own paths in business grow... more

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1. Kristo Käärmann
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4. Steven Marks
5. Tim Doyle
6. Sylvija Martincevic
7. Greg Boorer
8. Bill Beament

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