Conversations with leaders on building careers, companies & character the hard way. No shortcuts, just sweat. Founded by Charlie Selth, Will Chapman and Dimitri Gremos, the show began as 'The Business Of' – a passion project between Will and Charlie who were curious about what it really takes to succeed. Today, Sweat Capital is an evolving platform that combines that same curiosity with a bigger mission: to democratise access to knowledge and humanise business leadership in Australia.
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November 3, 202635 min
"we hit $100k revenue in four days": how this law school dropout raised $3.5m to change marketing forever
Gaurav Thapar lives life on the edge. He is unashamedly himself and this has seen him go on to raise $3.5m for Fastlane, the AI marketing agent for brands that is doing >$2m in revenue within ~6 months alone. In today's conversation we unpack how Fastlane is optimising paid-ad campaigns for brands, how he landed the best engineer in the world and why he believes Fastlane is a defensible business that is here to stay for the long term.
October 20, 202649 min
Former CSIRO CEO on why Silicon Valley is already looking for what's next after AI and how Australia can become an innovation powerhouse
Larry Marshall has always been unashamedly curious and willing to hold a different view. Those who have been following along will know that we have spoken to Larry once before and, after this conversation, don't count out a third! If you enjoy the show, please FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE :)
October 13, 20267 min
How to have creative ideas...even if you are not creative
Chances are you are a lot more creative than you realise... In today's episode, Lulu gives you the keys to unlocking this. If you are enjoying the show, please FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE for more :)
September 20, 202641 min
From The Zip IPO To Becoming A $186m CEO - John Winters (Superhero CEO)
John Winters has a long history of tenacity and bringing opportunities to fruition. He notably helped Zip, a company now capitalised at over $2 billion, go public.Through his time as a broker, John identified a real opportunity to make a difference to investors and their ability to access opportunities.So he dove headfirst into building the future of investing.
September 3, 202650 min
How this youngster, backed by a PM and Blackbird, has cracked the code to going viral on LinkedIn?
Nick Mihailou is unapologetically a "doer". He tries things and iterates on them in pursuit of finding valuable solutions that people are willing to pay for.At 17 he had sold a company and by 18 he had raised $800k for his next challenge.Now he is helping other founders go to market fast. We hear how Nick has cracked the code on LinkedIn and what is next for him.Hope you enjoy!
August 19, 202637 min
Want To Change The Country? Listen To Our Chat With Ms Allegra Spender MP First
Ms Allegra Spender MP has nearly done it all. From leading Carla Zampatti to then taking the leap into politics, she has a breadth of perspective on the world. Her responses are candid and unique insights into life as a family business leader, Mum, and now leader of her electorate and a key voice on many topical issues. A must listen for anyone considering a career at the nexus of impact, business and leadership. ******** This episode was recorded on Wednesday 5 August 2026. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn . We'll see you in the next one, keep playing the long game!
August 11, 202639 min
How To Bootstap To $100m & Where The Finder Co-Founder Sees Opportunity Today
When Finder started, the more mature VC industry that we see in Australia today did not exist. It was even more outside the box in Australia to contemplate that your tech company could actually move the needle.Today we are joined by the company's Co-Founder, Jeremy Cabral, who talks us through the growth of the company to over $100m in revenues.***This episode was recorded on Monday 3 August 2026.Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn .We'll see you in the next one,Keep playing the long game.
August 4, 202632 min
How Being "Directionally Correct" Helped Your Co-Host Raise $10m At 21
How can we take comfort from a world that is inherently uncertain? At 21, Charlie Selth has raised over $10m from some of Australia's leading investors but he is the first to say that he does not have all the answers and nor does he search for them in an absolute form. In this episode, Charlie takes you behind the scenes of how he successfully raised $10m at just 21 years of age, what over 150 episodes on the Sweat Capital podcast has taught him, and how he thinks about the progression of his personal journey. *** This episode was recorded on Thursday 30 July 2026. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn . We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.
July 28, 202640 min
The Secrets Behind Becoming A $50M Founder In Your 20s
In episode #154, we sit down with Noah Hunter Dorsey (Co-Founder of Future Fulfilment). Kanye, the AFL, Vegemite...these are just some of the brands that have trusted Noah Hunter Dorsey's business with their third-party logistics needs. From changing schools nearly yearly until Year 12, to couchsurfing at mates' places, to meeting a Byron Bay neighbour that changed the way he thought about business, Noah's story is truly unique. In today's episode: - We hear the origins of Noah's foray into entrepreneurship, as a Founder with no formal training in the field - We explore why a creative who appreciates the business side of life can be an ultimate combination - We get an insight into how he views the interplay between "lifestyle" and "business" and why he sets himself up structurally to fulfill his desires with both *** This episode was recording on 22 July 2026. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn . We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.
July 21, 202644 min
The Med School Dropout Rebuilding Women's Healthcare In Australia (Grace Toombs)
In episode #153 of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Grace Toombs , Founder of Hey June , to unpack why she walked away from a hard-won place in medical school to rebuild women's healthcare in Australia. After ten years of chronic pain being dismissed by doctors, Grace was finally diagnosed with stage three endometriosis while studying medicine. During that surgery, her gynaecologist performed a cervical screening test and it returned high-grade pre-cancerous cells. She'd only caught it because of her proximity to the healthcare system, and she couldn't stop asking: what happens to the women who don't have that access? That frustration became Hey June, a Medicare-backed platform turning the most shame-filled experience in women's healthcare, STI testing and cervical screening, into care women actually want to use, now reaching thousands of women in every state and territory in Australia. We dive into the early days of cold-calling and door-knocking pathology labs as a med school dropout with no piece of paper, landing $120k through the Startmate Accelerator when June had been in market for barely six weeks, the Forbes 30 Under 30 cover that suddenly got her emails answered, and why she's turned down VC after VC while holding out for mission-aligned, patient capital. We also explore the state of women's health in Australia, why women weren't included in Australian clinical trials until 2010, the toxic wellness culture flooding social feeds with advice that isn't evidence-based, why diagnostics (including a new saliva test for endometriosis) are racing ahead of continuity of care, and what it will take to reach women in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. For founders, clinicians, or anyone who's ever been told "there's nothing wrong with you", this episode is a lesson in turning rage into your unfair advantage. *** This episode was recorded on 13 July 2026. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn . We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.
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