The Silver Bullet

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The Silver Bullet podcast, presented by Media & Capital Partners, features disruptors from all across the Australian business landscape. We chat with startup founders, ASX-listed company CEOs, and all sorts of brilliant business minds and innovative thinkers in between. Hosted and produced by journalist and communications professional Rowan Barker, The Silver Bullet dismisses the idea that business success comes from hard work alone. Rather, those who build successful businesses are all innovators in their own way, and whether through their philosophies, lifestyle choices, beliefs or new ways of thinking and doing business, everyone has their own silver bullet for success.

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December 1, 202428 min

Air Closet: The Uber Eats of Fashion with Nicole Shiraz

In this episode of The Silver Bullet, host Rowan Barker speaks with Nicole Shiraz, the founder and CEO of AirCloset. Nicole has just launched its app to make renting clothes simple, safe and secure for parties on both sides of the transaction. Nicole explains how AirCloset removes the uncertainty around renting clothes through social media, why renting is better than buying, and how using a neighbourhood model solves the "I have nothing to wear" dilemma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

November 11, 202432 min

Tea Industries - Turbocharging sales growth using AI

In this episode of The Silver Bullet, host Rowan Barker speaks with Alexa Stathakis, the founder and CEO of Tea Industries, a Queensland start-up disrupting the beverage industry. Alexa tells us why it’s important to read the labels of anything you consume, how an AI chatbot helped scale the business, and why inventory is the key to further expansion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 9, 202427 min

CUB Expands to QLD: New Brisbane Business Hub Poised to Unlock $200 Billion Opportunity for 2032 Home Grown Olympics

In this episode of The Silver Bullet, host Rowan Barker speaks with Daniel Hakim, the founder and CEO of CUB—the Club of United Business. CUB is changing the face of clubs in line with the changing face of Australian business. Daniel tells us why he started CUB, why it's a great value proposition for members, and gives us a little scoop on some expansion plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 1, 202432 min

Fertiliser on Demand: The Plasmaleap Revolution with Samantha Cullen

In this episode of The Silver Bullet, host Rowan Barker talks with Plasma Leap co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer Samantha Cullen about the company’s revolutionary technology. This technology allows the creation of ammonia and fertilisers on-site and on-demand using renewable energy. Sam talks about Plasma Leap's game-changing potential, some of the challenges of being a female co-founder, and the key elements of a start-up team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 19, 202429 min

Brick by Brick: Reventon's Chris Christofi on Building a Legacy of Property Investment and Philanthropy

In this episode of The Silver Bullet, host Rowan Barker is joined by the founder and CEO of Reventon, an integrated full-service property investment company based in Melbourne. Chris tells us why he started a property investment business, how Reventon is different and about his passion for philanthropy, especially through the Vinnies CEO sleepout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 19, 202432 min

A-I based ad-tech and media buying platform Tap launches into the USA

In this episode of The Silver Bullet, host Rowan Barker talks with Chris Edis, founder and CEO of Tap, a new platform that’s a one-stop shop for all kinds of advertisers and all kinds of advertising. Chris explains how Tap helps businesses reach target markets more easily, how AI helps them do that and why start-ups need to be comfortable failing fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 9, 202417 min

Charting a Greener Course: Chris Hrones of Carbon Yachts on Revolutionising Boating with Electric Vessels

Carbon Yachts is a Sydney-based company that is at the forefront of bringing electric boats to Australia. Electric boats have been making big waves in the industry as the world navigates sustainable transportation. These vessels attract attention from boating enthusiasts and environmentalists alike, offering a cleaner, quieter, and more cost-effective alternative to traditional fuel-powered boats. While the electric boat market is still in its early stages, it's showing tremendous potential for growth. Industry experts predict that the global market for electric boats could reach a staggering $25 billion by 2030, reflecting the surging demand for sustainable boating options. In this episode, Rowan interviews Chris Hrones, the co-founder of Carbon Yachts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 6, 202429 min

From Airports to Malls: How Beonic Ltd is Enhancing Customer Experiences Worldwide

In this episode of The Silver Bullet, host Rowan Barker chats with Billy Tucker, CEO of Beonic. This ASX-listed business helps customers manage public spaces like airports and shopping centres. Billy talks about using data to improve services like cleaning and security and why having a long queue is bad, but having no queue is worse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 202432 min

Navigating Success: Mat Belcher on Olympic Gold and Leading Zhik into New Waters

In this episode of the Silver Bullet, host Rowan Barker talks to Mal Belcher OAM, a two-time Olympic gold medal-winning sailor turned CEO of Zhik, an Australian business changing the face of sailing apparel. Mat takes us through his journey from being a junior athlete at Sydney 2000 to today, explains the importance of sustainability to a sport so reliant on the environment, and tells us about what’s coming up for Zhik. Zhik is also the official clothing supplier of the Australian Sailing team at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 9, 202428 min

From 'Ugly Freight' to Eco-Friendly Solutions: How FreightExchange is Transforming Australia's Transport Sector

In this episode of The Silver Bullet, Rowan Barker chats with Cate Hull, the founder of FreightExchange. Cate explains what “ugly freight” is and why it’s so challenging, how FreightExchange’s bespoke offering helps transport operators optimise loads and reduce emissions, and looks forward to the company’s expansion into North America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices