S3E5: Honey Insurance's Richard Joffe | People Building Businesses S03E05

Listen to a conversation about the struggle of growing a business as an indigenous woman in Australia and how to overcome obstacles that can stand in the way. Mikaela Jade, CEO and founder of Indigital is the guest on this episode of the People Building Businesses podcast.

Host, Jason Lim and Mikaela talk about how she went from a park ranger to a tech founder and gives some raw insight into how difficult but rewarding the process can be.

The podcast was produced, shot and edited by James Moussa.

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A conversation about serial entrepreneurship and the rights and wrongs when finding the right idea or product. Richard Joffe, CEO and founder of Honey Insurance is the guest on this episode of People Building Businesses.

Host Jason Lim and Richard talk about previous businesses, how to spot if you're going in the right direction or if you should even start it at all and how Honey launched with the largest seed round ever for an Australian tech startup: AUD$15.5M.

The podcast was produced, shot and edited by James Moussa.

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A conversation about diversity and inclusion and its importance in the workplace.  Winitha Bonney OAM, YBF's first member of its Tech Diversity and Inclusion Council is the guest on this episode of People Building Businesses.

Host Jason Lim and Winitha talk about how Winitha found her path on diversity and inclusion and how to create a positive culture in your business.

The podcast was produced, shot and edited by James Moussa.

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A conversation about using experience to build the right team and business. Zeller CEO Ben Pfisterer is the guest on this episode of People Building Businesses.

Host Jason Lim and Ben talk about how Ben managed to become CEO of one of the fastest growing fintech startups.

The podcast was produced, shot and edited by James Moussa.

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A conversation about building a modern business from the ground up and tips on how to do it yourself. Click MGMT CEO Grace Watkins is the guest on this episode of People Building Businesses.

Host Jason Lim and Grace talk about how Grace transitioned from the world of law to directing Click Management and representing the worlds biggest online gaming personalities.

The podcast was produced, shot and edited by James Moussa.

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A conversation about budding founders and going head to head with big international competitors. Dovetail CEO Nick Frandsen is the guest on this episode of People Building Businesses.

Host Jason Lim and Nick talk about how a seemingly typical childhood eventuated into entrepreneurship and the journey from dropping out of high school to Dovetail and its inevitable success.

The podcast was produced, shot and edited by James Moussa.

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A conversation about pioneering a business category, help from Alicia Keys and mental health. Linktree CEO Alex Zaccaria is the guest on this episode of People Building Businesses.

Host Jason Lim and Alex talk about the origins of Linktree, gaining over 2 million users while it was a side hustle, a turning point involving Alicia Keys, the myth of growth hacking, dealing with copycats, new products, mental health, burnout, the future of work post-COVID and more.

The podcast was produced, shot and edited by Joe Harrington.

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A conversation about building a digital bank, taking risks and leadership. 86 400 CEO Robert Bell is the guest on this episode of People Building Businesses.

Host Jason Lim and Robert speak about his diverse career path, growing into leadership roles, neo banks versus the traditional banks, why they built 86 400, how COVID-19 will affect the banking industry and much more.

The podcast was produced, shot and edited by Joe Harrington.

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A conversation about reusable cups, circular economies and leading the fight for a sustainable future. KeepCup CEO Abigail Forsyth is the guest on this episode of People Building Businesses.

Host Jason Lim and Abigail talk about founding KeepCup out of a Melbourne cafe, local production versus overseas, expanding the team to three countries, changing the culture of sustainability within businesses, not taking on investment, finding your voice, the future of coffee culture post-COVID and much more.

The podcast was produced, shot and edited by Joe Harrington.

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A conversation about the Australian company changing the toilet paper game for good. Who Gives A Crap CEO Simon Griffiths is the guest on this episode of People Building Businesses.

Host Jason Lim and Simon discuss his roots in not-for-profits, being one of three co-founders, failures along the way, supply chains, the craziness of COVID-19, social impact in business, running an international company from Melbourne and more.

The podcast was produced, shot and edited by Joe Harrington.

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