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May 26, 20261 hr 11 min
Steve Wilson AM - Wilvest Family Office
Steven Wilson AM has spent a lifetime helping shape Queensland business, finance and civic life.Born in Brisbane, Steven studied Commerce and Law at the University of Queensland before beginning his career across law, accounting and financial markets, including formative experience in London with Cazenove.After returning to Queensland in the mid-1980s, Steven joined Wilsons and went on to play a defining role in its evolution from a respected Brisbane stockbroking firm into a broader financial services group with national reach.He later played key roles in the establishment and growth of Hyperion Asset Management and Pinnacle Investment Management — two significant Australian funds management businesses — while also contributing extensively to public and civic life through roles across South Bank Corporation, Telstra, Tourism Queensland, the Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Racing Queensland and the Committee for Brisbane.In this in-depth conversation, Steven reflects on family legacy, early responsibility, leadership through crisis, the evolution of Wilsons, building enduring institutions, backing talented people, Brisbane’s growth, public service, philanthropy and the lessons learned from a lifetime around markets, business and civic leadership.Founder & Host | Rob LangtonThe Interview | Australia’s flagship business program.Proudly produced & distributed exclusively: Ready Media Group.#richlist #ausbiz #wilvest #fundsmanagement #stockbroking
May 22, 20261 hr 12 min
Geoff Wilson AO - Wilson Asset Management
Geoff Wilson AO is one of Australia’s most influential investors, fund managers and advocates for retail shareholders.Founder of Wilson Asset Management, Geoff has spent more than four decades in markets — from his early years at Scottish Amicable and broking through the 1987 crash, to launching Wilson Asset Management in 1997 and building one of Australia’s most recognised listed investment company platforms.In this landmark conversation, Geoff reflects on his unconventional path from Glen Iris, St Kevin’s and La Trobe University into finance; the lessons that shaped his investment philosophy; what makes for enduring excellence in funds management; and why temperament, trust and discipline matter as much as intelligence.We also explore his advocacy for retail investors, Australia’s competitiveness, the major investment themes ahead, the rise of AI in funds management, and the creation of Future Generation — the philanthropic investment model that has now donated more than $100 million to young Australians and their communities.A rare and deeply considered conversation with Geoff Wilson AO on markets, leadership, purpose and legacy.The Interview Australia — Australia’s flagship business program.Subscribe for more in-depth conversations with Australia’s leading founders, investors, business builders and industry pioneers.#ausbiz #businessnews #richlist #billionaire #geoffwilson #theinterviewaustralia #fundsmanagement
May 13, 20261 hr 31 min
Craig Carracher AM - The Living Company
Craig Carracher AM is one of the most influential figures in Australian property, investment and purpose-built accommodation.As co-founder of Scape Australia and The Living Company, Craig has helped build one of the country’s most significant residential living platforms — spanning student accommodation, build-to-rent, affordable housing and retirement living.But the story begins well before Scape.From his early career in law, to working inside Consolidated Press Holdings, to identifying the opportunity in student accommodation before it became an institutional asset class in Australia, Craig’s journey is one of conviction, timing, capital, partnership and long-term thinking.In this episode of The Interview Australia, Craig Carracher AM sits down for a wide-ranging conversation on the making of Scape, the rise of purpose-built student accommodation, the future of housing in Australia, the role of institutional capital, and what it takes to build a platform of genuine scale.This is a conversation about entrepreneurship, judgement, risk, resilience, and the discipline required to see an opportunity before the market fully understands it.The Interview AustraliaAustralia’s flagship business interview program.Subscribe for more in-depth conversations with Australia’s leading founders, investors, business builders and industry pioneers.Founder & Host: Rob LangtonProudly produced & distributed exclusively: Ready Media Group.More about The Living Company - https://thelivingcompany.com.au/More about Scape - https://www.scape.com.au/Further information on Ready Media - https://readymedia.com.au/
April 22, 20261 hr 11 min
Kerr Neilson - Argyle Family Office
Self-made billionaire Kerr Neilson is widely regarded as one of the most significant — and original — investors Australia has ever produced. A contrarian thinker with a global perspective, he built not only immense personal wealth, but a legacy that reshaped the culture of investing in Australia.Born in Johannesburg in 1949, Neilson bought his first shares as a teenager, developing an early fascination with markets and the psychology that drives them. He studied commerce at the University of Cape Town before moving to London, where he learned his craft amid the inflation shocks, political turmoil, and market volatility of the 1970s. Those formative years exposed him to uncertainty early — and taught him that opportunity often appears when others are fearful.In 1983, he moved to Australia, where he would eventually leave an indelible mark on the nation’s financial landscape. A decade later, he co-founded Platinum Investment Management, a firm that challenged conventional wisdom and introduced generations of Australian investors to the power of global investing, independent research, and long-term thinking. Under his leadership, Platinum became one of the country’s most respected investment houses.But the story of Kerr Neilson is not simply one of performance, rankings, or fortune. It is a story of temperament. Of independence of mind. Of scepticism toward the crowd and a lifelong belief that price and value are rarely the same thing. While others chased momentum, Neilson searched for mispricing. While markets grew euphoric, he remained measured. While consensus became comfortable, he looked elsewhere.His philosophy was rooted in patience, discipline, and emotional control — qualities far rarer than intelligence in the world of investing. He understood that markets move in cycles, that fear and greed repeat endlessly, and that great opportunities often require the courage to look wrong before eventually being proven right.Across five decades, he has navigated crashes, bubbles, recessions, booms, and profound structural change. Through it all, he built a reputation for thoughtful judgement, calm under pressure, and the quiet courage to stand apart when it matters most.Kerr Neilson’s career is more than a financial success story. It is a masterclass in rational thinking, long-term conviction, and the enduring rewards of seeing the world differently.The Interview Australia: Australia's most watched business series.Founder & Host: Rob LangtonProudly produced & distributed exclusively by: Ready Media GroupMore about Argyle Family Office: https://argylefund.com/Find out about Platinum Asset Management: https://www.platinum.com.au/Learn about Ready Media Group: https://readymedia.com.au/#billionaire #billionaireinterview #billionairemindset #ausbiz #businessinterview #businessaustralia #fundsmanagement #stockbroking #entrepreneurship #investing #business #richlist #platinumassetmanagement #argyle #kerrneilson
April 2, 20261 hr 11 min
Sam Kennard - Kennards Self Storage
In this rare & exclusive profile, we go inside the world of multi-billionaire Sam Kennard, the man behind one of Australia’s largest & most enduring self storage empires.At 21, Sam stepped into a modest family business with just eight centres.By 24, he was running it.Three decades later, that business spans 125+ facilities across Australia & New Zealand, managing tens of thousands of units and a $3 billion+ real estate portfolio.In this conversation, Sam reveals:- The origins and legacy of the Kennard family- His upbringing and early immersion in business- How Kennards Self Storage evolved over three decades into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise- The operational discipline and long-term thinking that fuelled growth- The risks, setbacks, and failures that defined both him & the business- Key lessons in leadership, legacy, and building a company built to lastThis is more than just a business story — it’s a masterclass in strategy, resilience, and thinking long-term.Listen now to discover what it really takes to build a lasting empire.Founder & Host: Rob LangtonProudly produced & distributed exclusively: Ready Media Group.More about Kennards Self Storage: www.kss.com.auLearn more about Ready Media Group: www.readymedia.com.au#samkennard #selfstorage #ausbiz #businessnews #richlist #billionaireinterview #billionairemindset
February 26, 202659 min
Christian Beck - InfoTrack
For more than three decades, self-made billionaire Christian Beck has quietly built one of the most dominant vertical software ecosystems in the legal industry.
He started in 1992 with LEAP Legal Software, transforming clunky, manual law firm workflows into software that became indispensable.
Then he created InfoTrack, moving beyond software into the invisible rails of property, court, and government systems. Today, under ATI Global, he controls a tightly woven group of businesses that dominate the sector — all while remaining intensely private.
This conversation isn’t a standard founder story. It’s a rare glimpse into the mind of someone who has built an entire ecosystem, outmanoeuvred competitors for decades, and done so with discipline, patience, and an obsession for embedding value at the core of an industry.
We discuss the decisions that made LEAP indispensable, the strategic moves that turned InfoTrack into critical infrastructure, and the philosophy that guides him as he builds for the long game — not for headlines or hype.
This is a masterclass in strategy, vision, and execution — from one of Australia’s most underrated business architects.
Host - Rob Langton
Production & Distribution - Ready Media Group
#ausbiz #businessnews #richlist #christianbeck #infotrack #theinterview #theinterviewau
November 21, 20251 hr 10 min
Chris Lucas - Lucas Collective
Chris Lucas stands as one of Australia’s most daring and influential hospitality entrepreneurs — a creator of culture as much as a creator of restaurants. Over the past two decades, he has built a portfolio of iconic venues that consistently reset the benchmark for what dining in Australia can feel like: energetic, design-led, culturally fluent and unapologetically ambitious.
As the founder and driving force behind the Lucas Restaurants group, Lucas transformed venues like Chin Chin, Kisumé, Yakimono and Grill Americano into institutions that shape the way people eat, socialise and experience their city. His signature is unmistakable: theatrical concepts, world-class interiors, deep respect for global cuisines, and a relentless focus on service and atmosphere.
Lucas is widely regarded as a master of brand-building — each restaurant crafted not just as a place to dine, but as a sensory, high-voltage experience that blends food, music, art, design and cultural storytelling. His influence extends beyond hospitality; he has helped define Melbourne’s identity as one of the world’s great dining capitals while continually pushing the industry forward with scale, innovation and vision.
Bold, instinctive and fiercely committed to excellence, Chris Lucas has become a symbol of what modern entrepreneurial hospitality looks like: ambitious, experiential, culturally connected and impossible to ignore.
In this exclusive feature profile by Rob Langton & Ready Media Group, Chris takes us on journey inside his World, from what drives his success to how he thinks about his legacy & everything in between.
The Interview - Australia's most watched business program, featuring exclusive profiles of the Nation's most successful individuals.
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https://lucascollective.com/
#ausbiz #businessnews #chrislucas #lucascollective #readymediagroup #readymedia #selfmade #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #sydney #melbourne #hospitality
July 9, 20251 hr 17 min
Peter Freedman AM - Røde
Peter Freedman AM is the self-made billionaire maverick behind one of Australia’s greatest manufacturing success stories.
As the Founder and Chairman of RØDE Microphones, he turned a near-bankrupt family electronics business in 1987 into a global powerhouse—now exporting to over 120 countries, manufacturing everything in Sydney, and used by the world’s leading content creators, filmmakers, musicians, and broadcasters.
Bold, driven, and obsessively hands-on, Peter is more than a tech entrepreneur—he’s a fierce advocate for Australian manufacturing, design excellence, and innovation on home soil.
He famously reverse-engineered his first microphone in 1990, and never looked back—building vertically integrated factories filled with robots, launching revolutionary products like the VideoMic and RØDECaster, and acquiring global brands like Mackie, Lectrosonics, Aphex and SoundField under the Freedman Group.
Awarded Member of the Order of Australia in 2016, and named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014, Peter is as well known for his philanthropy as he is for his products—donating millions to arts, mental health, and design, including a record-breaking purchase of Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged guitar, which he turned into cultural capital for Australia.
Blunt, brilliant, and deeply committed to legacy, he’s said:
“I’m not a capitalist. I just love winning.”
This is a story of grit, reinvention, and building global greatness—out of a suburban factory in Sydney.
Founder & Host | Rob Langton
#ausbiz #billionaire #richlist #businessnews #businessaustralia #businessau #rode #peterfreedman #rodemicrophones #theinterviewau #theinterview #readymedia
June 22, 202552 min
Malcolm Steinberg - LAI Group
In this exclusive feature profile, we sit down with one of Australia’s most enduring and visionary entrepreneurs — Malcolm Steinberg.
Born and raised in Perth in the 1940s, Malcolm’s entrepreneurial journey began at just 18 years old, when he acquired 21 pinball machines from a relative and began placing them in corner stores, milk bars, and pubs across the city.
That humble venture marked the beginning of what would become a pioneering career in the world of interactive entertainment.
In 1978, Malcolm launched the first Timezone in downtown Perth — a bold move that would ultimately redefine family entertainment across the Asia-Pacific.
Over the decades, Timezone grew from a single arcade into a global entertainment powerhouse, with venues in Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
Along the way, Malcolm also founded LAI Games, a Perth-based arcade game manufacturer that has produced some of the world’s most iconic and innovative machines — exporting to over 50 countries worldwide.
But his legacy doesn’t stop at business.
In honour of his grandmother, a Russian immigrant and early inspiration, Malcolm established the Malka Foundation — a philanthropic venture focused on empowering young people and supporting social enterprise across Australia.
In this conversation, we explore the full arc of Malcolm’s journey: from his early days in suburban Perth, to building Timezone into a generational brand, to giving back through the Malka Foundation.
Along the way, he shares lessons on reinvention, risk, and building businesses that endure.
The Interview | Australia's most watched business program.
Founder & Host | Rob Langton
Produced & distributed exclusively | Ready Media Group.
Further Information:
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https://www.lai.com.au/
#ausbiz #businessnews #richlist #malcolmsteinberg #theinterviewaustralia
June 12, 202551 min
Michael Dempsey - Pipeline Capital
In this exclusive profile, Michael Dempsey, Founder of Ezidebit shares his remarkable journey in building & scaling his global payments business prior to selling for $305m in 2014.
Michael Dempsey is a prominent Australian entrepreneur and investor, best known for founding Ezidebit, a leading payments processing company that revolutionized the way Australian businesses manage electronic transactions.
Starting in 1998, Michael leveraged his engineering background to create a scalable platform that rapidly gained traction in the market.
Ezidebit grew to become one of the most trusted names in payment solutions, processing billions of dollars annually.
In 2014, the company was acquired by Global Payments, marking a significant milestone in Michael’s career.
After his success with Ezidebit, Michael shifted his focus to investment through Pipeline Capital, his family office established to target high-growth industries, particularly fintech.
With his entrepreneurial expertise and a deep understanding of both technology and business operations, Michael now invests in innovative companies, helping them scale and thrive in competitive markets.
Throughout his career, Michael has shown a keen ability to identify market gaps, develop technology-driven solutions, and lead companies to success.
His journey from a tech startup founder to a respected investor demonstrates his vision, leadership, and commitment to fostering innovation in the Australian business landscape.
Founder & Host - Rob Langton
Produced exclusively by Ready Media Group.
https://readymedia.com.au/
https://pipecapital.com/
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