Entrepreneurship with Peter Christo
Discussions about entrepreneurship with entrepreneurs, of every kind.
Peter Christo
Show overview
Entrepreneurship with Peter Christo has been publishing since 2023, and across the 2 years since has built a catalogue of 31 episodes. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 46 min and 1h 2m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-AU-language Business show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.2 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2024, with 16 episodes published. Published by Peter Christo.
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#030 Jannik Lawaetz – Championing Entrepreneurship in Europe
Today, I’m sharing a conversation with Mr. Jannik Lawaetz, a European entrepreneur, dad, and now a champion of entrepreneurship and innovation freedom in Europe. I came across Jannik on LinkedIn (his natural habitat, I believe).He was making a strong case for how innovation and entrepreneurship are being stifled in Europe by bad policies and unnecessary...
#029 Ugo Guaglio – RIFORESTANDO, a Latin adventure into the forests of Argentina
Join us for an engaging conversation with Mr. Ugo Quaglino, an accomplished Italian entrepreneur born in Turin in 1966. Influenced by his family’s entrepreneurial spirit, Ugo developed a strong work ethic and a love for travel. At 16, after overcoming a brain tumor that took him to Paris for treatment, he joined his father’s textile...
#028 Paz Pisarski#2 – The Assumption Black Hole & Crazy Monkeys
This is part two, of a four part series (Entrepreneurship.AU Startup Series) where I talk to startups ‘in flight’ where they are navigating growth and in some cases the chasm of doom. I met with the extraordinary Paz Pisarski in July(2024) when she took me through the beginnings of the Community Collective (TCC) specialising in...
#027 Anthony ‘Harry’ Moffit – What the SAS and Entrepreneurship have in common.
Here is my discussion with Anthony Moffit, aka Harry. I call him Tony.Tony is a mate from my time in the Australian Army. We were both posted to the SASR in the late 1980s; he went, I didn’t.Tony served with distinction in several operational environments, including Iraq and Afghanistan. He spent 25 years with the...
#026 Ian McGregor – Market Research Stalwart, Investor and Mentor.
Ian McGregor is a stalwart of the market research industry in Australia. He established McGregor Marketing in 1976, making it one of the pioneers in qualitative research in the country. Along with his wife and co-director Karen, Ian led McGregor Marketing to become Australia’s sixth-largest market research firm and the first to secure work via...
#025 Paz Pisarski – Startup Series – A Key Woman building Communities as a Service 2024 style.
In this episode, I chat with Paz Pisarski , the phenomenal Co-Founder of The Community Collective. Paz is a professional musician and now Entrepreneur who is building impactful communities and supporting 200+ businesses, including Canva, MYOB, CSIRO, Blackbird Ventures, Founders Factory Africa, and more! 🚀You may recall the concept of a Key Wo/Man business we...
#024 – Steve Dowling – The Grant Sherpa helping entrepreneurs get a leg up!
Entrepreneurs live or die based on their ability to access capital. Grants are an option for whatever stage of your entrepreneurial journey, like them or hate them.In this episode, I enjoyed interviewing Mr. Steve Dowling from Grant Helper. Over the past decade, Steve has developed specialist expertise in government relations, focusing on accelerating business growth...
#023 Erik Zimmerman – From a Crude Awakening to Socially Conscious Entrepreneurship
In this episode, I discuss Erik Zimmerman’s remarkable journey. Influenced by his psychologist mother and futurist father, who profoundly impacted my own entrepreneurial philosophy, Erik has developed a keen understanding of human behaviour and business innovation.Erik’s entrepreneurial journey was sparked in 2006 after viewing “A Crude Awakening” at the Melbourne Film Festival. This experience led him to...
#022 David Ritter – Blockchain Entrepreneurship & The Importance of Privacy in DeFi.
This week, I enjoyed reconnecting with an old friend and fellow blockchain enthusiast, David Ritter. Our paths first crossed in 2017 in Shanghai, and David’s intellect and passion for innovation in the financial services immediately stood out in our interactions. After rekindling our connection a year ago, I was eager to have him share his...
#021 Gaynor Lawton – Helping Teens and others with their self doubt through entrepreneurship
Here’s my conversation with Gaynor Lawton, an inspiring mentor helping both small businesses and teenagers navigate their entrepreneurial journeys.Gaynor believes that self-doubt can immobilise even the most confident entrepreneurs. This observation led her to focus on Business Development and Mentoring, ensuring that individuals grow along with their ventures.She has harnessed these insights to create TeenBoss,...
#020 Norm Jenkins on Culture in Startups as a competitive advantage & playing it straight with your life partner.
In this show, I interview Norm Jenkins again. You may remember Norm was one of the first discussions on the podcast (EP#004). Today, in Ep #020, we discuss the power of culture as a driver for entrepreneurial success in a start-up. Norm and I discuss the power of establishing a solid culture at the beginning...
#019 Nick Boniciolli – Metalhead revolutionising decision-making with AI
Today, we have the pleasure of delving into the entrepreneurial journey of Mr. Nick Boniciolli, a dynamic entrepreneur hailing from Adelaide, Australia.Nick epitomises the entrepreneurial spirit, transitioning from his roots in a Heavy Metal band during his teenage years to pioneering alternative funding solutions for startups. Currently, he spearheads Optible AI, a cutting-edge technology platform...
#018 Ilias Zervas – Entrepreneurship: A Greek Odyssey with a Modern Beat
Join me as I discuss Entrepreneurship in its rawest form, on he streets of Athens in Greece.Ilias Zervas is a multi-talented individual serving as a business consultant, musician, and entrepreneur. He pursued BioMedical Engineering studies at the University and hails from Koroni and Kalamata, Greece. With a knack for music, he excels in Jazz, American...
#017 Bobak Tavangar – Augmented Reality, A Monocle with AI & the spirit of Entrepreneurship.
In this episode I talk with Bobak Tavangar is the co-founder and CEO of Brilliant Labs. This company is innovating in the augmented reality (AR) field by developing an open-source AR glasses hardware platform.The company has attracted significant investment, including from prominent figures such as Adam Cheyer (co-founder of Siri) and Brendan Iribe (co-founder of...
#016 Prof Jason Potts and Dr Darcy Allen – How Blockchain is revolutionising Economics, Finance & Business
Welcome to “Entrepreneurship with Peter Christo,” in today’s episode, we have an exciting focus on blockchain and DeFi (Decentralised Finance) innovation, featuring Jason Potts and Darcy Allen from the RMIT Blockchain Innovation Hub (Australia).Prof. Jason Potts, is a Distinguished Professor of Economics at RMIT University and a co-founder of the Blockchain Innovation Hub and D3...
#015 Velenie Jacob – The challenges of helping female entrepreneurs in the South Pacific
Welcome to “Entrepreneurship with Peter Christo.” In this episode, I’m thrilled to introduce our guest, Velenie Jacob, an Business Coach & Trainer from the Vanuatu. Velenie is distinguished by her accreditation from the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), and her expertise in the realm of MSME Finance.Velenie’s mission is to empower businesses in effectively...
#014 Donna Patane – The cyclonic force in IP Law making sense and having fun in the middle of an actual cyclone.
Say hi to Donna Patane – A cyclonic force in the space of commercialisation and innovation within the context of all things Intellectual Property. As the pioneering registered trademark attorney in Far North Queensland and the founder of DRIPL, Donna is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge legal and strategic advice to entrepreneurs and innovators....
#0013 Peter North 3P Legal – Values, Risk, Entrepreneurship and Purpose
Welcome to the “Entrepreneurship with Peter Christo” podcast. I’m your host, Peter Christo, and today, we have an inspiring story to demystify engaging with a lawyer who gets the entrepreneurial space.Our guest for this episode is Peter North, a seasoned commercial lawyer who embarked on an incredible journey during the turbulent times of the 2009...
#012 Michelle O’Neil – Tail Wags Horse, a story of Equine Entrepreneurship
Welcome to “Entrepreneurship with Peter Christo.” Today, we’re joined by Michelle, a lifelong equestrian whose journey began on her family farm, surrounded by an endless supply of ponies and horses. From early stock work with her father to her active involvement in Pony Club activities in Adaminaby and Cooma, Michelle’s love for horses blossomed through...
#011 Afreen Huq – Associate Professor discusses the realities of Women in Entrepreneurship
Afreen Huq is an Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the School of Management at RMIT University, Australia. Afreen’s research explores how gender identity and socio-cultural factors influence women’s entrepreneurial behaviour and approach to growth. She studies this phenomenon on women entrepreneurs in both developed countries as well as in culturally restrictive societies. Afreen...