The Mentor With Mark Bouris

Professor Nicholas Opie is a biomedical engineer and world expert in brain-computer interface technology.He and Thomas Oxley co-founded Synchron, a leading brain-computer interface company.Learn about their groundbreaking brain implant, the Stenrode, enabling paralyzed individuals to control digital devices with their thoughts.Mark and Nicholas discuss the challenges of transitioning revolutionary brain-computer interface technology from academic research to the market.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Every business owner deserves access to a like-minded community. Daniel Hakim is the co-founder of BOA (Business Owners App) established by the team behind Australia’s members-only Club of United Business (CUB).BOA is a new business-focused social media platform aims to create an even access to networking for business owners. Mark and Daniel examine the essential elements that business owners truly need, including the energy derived from connecting with like-minded individuals. Download BOA here https://boa.app/Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Activewear isn't a new phenomenon. Lorna Jane Clarkson is the founder of the activewear apparel company Lorna Jane. With a global presence and a name that's become synonymous with activewear, Lorna Jane shares how her business continues to innovate and stay relevant amidst a growing number of competitors in the market.Mark and Lorna dive into the key differentiators that set Lorna Jane's brand apart, the importance of fostering innovative thinking within her team, and what inspires her as a founder.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dom Taylor, the managing director of Uber ANZ, discusses the company's evolution over the years, and what the future of the gig economy looks like.Synonymous with the gig economy, Uber have created a product that is loved by customers and contractors who value the freedom & flexibility of the platform.How does a business that created a new industry, continue to evolve and grow?Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drones can potentially transform many industries and provide a range of benefits to businesses. Established in 2012, Sphere Group (‘Sphere Drones, Curo, Paris Radio’) is an Australian robotics technology (airborne, land borne, waterborne) communication. Third-generation Paris Cockinos is the CEO of a team of 35 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. Sphere Group uses drones to build safer work practices, visualise and inspect the uninspected and at least realise unparalleled business process efficiencies using air, land and water roving technologies. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Naked Sundays is a sunscreen brand that was founded by former TV presenter Sam Brett. The brand focuses on creating sunscreen sprays that can be worn over makeup and are sold across beauty retailers like Mecca and Revolve in the US.Sam Brett has built a brand that strongly emphasises cash flow management and is known for her disciplined approach to business operations.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Bouris and Nick Langton, co-CEO of Trainalta discuss their love of MMA. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Langton is a former financial services executive turned entrepreneur who is now the co-CEO of Train Alta.Alta Global Group's platform, trainalta.com, has seen rapid uptake recently and is on track to have 10,000 gyms on board by Q3 2023. The platform targets fitness classes for the growing mixed martial arts (MMA) sports market, with more than 100,000 gyms worldwide. The partnership with US-based UFC GYM has helped drive platform uptake, and Alta is aiming for revenue of $5.56m for FY 2023 and $60m by FY 2026.Mark and Nick also discuss the challenges of matching customers with the right gym experience and retaining them as lifelong clients. The conversation delves into the barriers for consumers and how a marketplace built on technology can help scale the industry globally.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zeller is a fintech company co-founded by CEO Ben Pfisterer. The company is based in Melbourne, Australia, and is focused on providing modern banking services to its customers.Last year, Zeller raised $100 million in a Series B to claim unicorn status in record time.Ben Pfisterer discusses the fintech space and Zeller, a new Australian payment solutions company. He also shares his insights on the tech industry, highlighting the need for caution and careful spending in a rapidly changing market. Mark and Ben also discuss the importance of finding the right investors and how to pitch to potential partners. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After four years as CEO, Nick Hazell is stepping away from an active role at v2food, the Australia-based producer of plant-based meat substitutes.Hazell, a former R&D leader at Masterfoods and PepsiCo, led the charge at v2food with a passion for the future of food and our planet.Under his leadership, the company's value increased from $2 million to over $500 million in just two and a half years.The company, a partnership between Competitive Foods Australia and Main Sequence Ventures, produces plant-based meat alternatives using protein extracted from legumes. Phil Morle, a Partner at Main Sequence Ventures, is also involved.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is a bonus episode with leading economist Stephen Koukoulas and Mark Bouris. It’s that time again when leading economist Stephen Koukoulas bring you a bonus episode in the lead-up to April 2023 RBA announcement. Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Life Cykel was co-founded by Julian Mitchell and Ryan Creed in 2015 when they decided to collect coffee waste from Australian cafes and restaurants and use it to grow gourmet mushrooms, which they could sell back to the community. Once the coffee waste had been used to grow mushrooms, it could be used as an organic fertiliser. They were creating a closed-loop system and beginning their mission to inspire new attitudes towards food production, waste products and mushrooms.Since then, Joe Rogan has endorsed the product, with the company growing by 400% yearly. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fund manager Geoff Wilson has made of Wilson Asset Management says that changes to the franking system by the Federal Labor government will significantly impact companies.The franking credit system was introduced by then-treasurer Paul Keating in 1985 to stop the double taxation of dividends. Franking credits, or imputation credits, are tax credits paid alongside company dividends for imputed tax already paid by an Australian company.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why being dull is costing you money?Marion Farrelly is known as the CEO whisperer. She has led the biggest reality TV shows to hit our screens, including Big Brother, Celebrity Apprentice, and Farmer Wants A Wife. Maz specialises in creative content, training & strategy around engagement or what some would describe as a street fighting psychologist.   If you tell an amazing story, your business will change.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Currently, entrepreneurs are battling the rising cost of doing business on top of the increasing cost of living. So what is one to do when it all gets overwhelming?Bruce Gleeson has helped individuals and SMEs for over 25 years with advice, restructuring, crisis management and tips on dealing with the anxiety of financial stress. He's also taking care of Sydney's most significant fraud case - in this case, liquidating the assets of Melissa Caddick's estate.Bruce discusses managing financial stress, including how to 'compartmentalise' the issues and determine options for your small businesses.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

"You're not moving forward if you don't try to challenge the status quo."Rodrigo Pizarro is the CEO of L'Oreal Australia & New Zealand, leading the local arm of global cosmetics and its 40 brands for eight years. He has accelerated the company’s digital transformation and an integrated CRM program, embedding the use of tracking tools to monitor and measure social media activity to advance the local L’Oréal e-commerce business.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we in for another rate rise?This is a bonus episode with leading economist Stephen Koukoulas and Mark Bouris. It’s that time again when leading economist Stephen Koukoulas bring you a bonus episode in the lead-up to March 2023 RBA announcement. Visit https://yhomeloans.com.au/property-insights/ to learn more.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ultra Violette has experienced immense growth in four short years in Australia and internationally. Ava Chandler-Matthews and Bec Jefferd are the co-founders of the high-end beauty care brand Ultra Violette. The product combines skincare and sunscreen with its main product Supreme Screen Hydrating SKINSCREEN™ SPF50+, selling every 30 seconds globally.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gen Z doesn't want to start from the bottom. Madison Stefanis is the 22-year-old founder of the reusable film camera brand 35mm Co.  Launching in 2021, the business has rolled over $2 million in sales in its first year of operation. As a member of gen z, Maddison shares her own experience dealing with the challenges of leading her generation. Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bali Body founders David Oosterloo and Laura Foley have built a self-made business that continues to be self-funded.Bali Body is a top Australian skincare brand, selling a product online every 45 seconds, 24 hours a day.Mark and Bali Body discuss how Chat GPT can be a tool utilised in your business, scaling during an economic downturn and looking for the right influencer today to communicate your brand.Join the Facebook Group.Follow Mark Bouris on Instagram, LinkedIn & YouTube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.