Sweat Capital

Sweat Capital
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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.

  1. #137 - Dr. Stephanie Allen: From Solving Bus Timetables to Advising Global Healthcare Giants

    6 DAYS AGO

    #137 - Dr. Stephanie Allen: From Solving Bus Timetables to Advising Global Healthcare Giants

    In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Dr. Stephanie Allen, Senior Partner at Kearney and CEO of Jumpstart Fertility, to unpack how seemingly “academic” and consulting-heavy career paths can turn out to be some of the most practical training grounds for real-world problem solving.  Steph began her career with a PhD in Philosophy at University of Oxford, developing deep skills in logic, reasoning, and structured thinking. One of her earliest professional problems? Optimising bus timetables for a UK town. That same skillset would later be applied to advising governments and some of the world’s largest healthcare organisations on complex, high-stakes decisions.  We explore how consulting — particularly in government and healthcare — trains you to break down ambiguous problems, balance competing incentives, and make decisions with imperfect information. Steph shares what it really takes to build credibility in consulting, the sacrifices involved in progressing to global leadership roles, and what differentiates truly high-performing advisory firms.  The conversation also looks forward: the future of consulting in an AI-enabled world, why judgment still matters more than answers, and what ultimately led Steph to step out of advisory roles and into the CEO seat at an emerging Australian healthtech business.  If you’re weighing academia, consulting, or leadership roles — or trying to understand which skills actually compound over time — this episode is a powerful reminder that learning how to think often matters more than learning what to think. *** This episode was recorded on 3 February 2026. Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠. We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.

    41 min
  2. #136 - Eduardo Gama: Brazilian Mining Engineer Turned Global Financier

    17 MAR

    #136 - Eduardo Gama: Brazilian Mining Engineer Turned Global Financier

    In this final episode of our 2026 Future Minerals Forum series of interviews, we touch base with Eduardo Gama who provides us with an overview of life working in Brazil and the global mining industry. Eduardo has grown a contingent of over 20,000 Instagram followers! Giving his audience tangible BTS insights into the mining sector. A great way to round out our pods from Saudi Arabia. A massive thank you to the whole FMF team for their support. *** This episode was recorded on 14 January 2026 at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For more information, visit ⁠futuremineralsforum.com⁠ Follow us on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠. We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.

    20 min
  3. #135 - Roger Baxter: The Reality of Building a Palladium Mine in South Africa

    10 MAR

    #135 - Roger Baxter: The Reality of Building a Palladium Mine in South Africa

    In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Roger Baxter, Executive Chairman of Southern Palladium, to unpack the leap from mining policy and industry advocacy into the far harder world of project execution.  Roger spent years at the centre of South Africa’s mining ecosystem, including as CEO of the Minerals Council South Africa, where he negotiated with government, shaped policy, and represented an entire industry. Today, he’s on the other side of the table – financing, permitting, and advancing Bengwenyama, one of the world’s most significant undeveloped platinum-group metals projects.  We explore what truly differentiates Bengwenyama as a long-life, low-cost PGM asset; why mine life and cost position matter more than ever in attracting capital; and why high-quality projects can still trade at a deep discount in public markets. Roger explains how jurisdictional credibility, permitting certainty, and community relationships directly influence cost of capital – and where investors often misprice South African risk.  For investors, operators, and young professionals weighing careers across policy, finance, or operations, this episode offers a rare perspective on how credibility is built before cash flow – and why execution matters more than narrative. *** This episode was recorded on 15 January 2026 at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For more information, visit futuremineralsforum.com Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠. We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.

    15 min
  4. #134 - Alex Currie (Law Firm Partner, Baker Botts): From London to Moscow to Riyadh – A Career in Global Project Finance

    3 MAR

    #134 - Alex Currie (Law Firm Partner, Baker Botts): From London to Moscow to Riyadh – A Career in Global Project Finance

    In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Alex Currie, a project finance lawyer who has spent three decades advising on some of the world’s largest and most complex energy and infrastructure projects.  Alex has worked across London, Moscow, Dubai, Sydney, and Riyadh, advising sponsors, lenders, and governments on projects involving billions of dollars, geopolitical risk, and long-dated capital commitments. Early in the conversation, he shares a story that captures the stakes of this work – being detained at a Russian airport during a live deal, and getting out by calling a former client: a major Russian gas company he’d previously advised.  We unpack what actually makes a project bankable, where large infrastructure projects most often fail, and why trust, credibility, and judgment matter just as much as technical modelling. Alex explains how lenders and sponsors think differently about risk, what goes wrong before projects end up distressed, and how restructurings either preserve (or destroy) value.  The discussion also spans geopolitics, the energy transition, and Alex’s current perspective from Saudi Arabia, where scale, speed, and ambition in project development look very different to Europe or Australia.  For lawyers, financiers, or anyone interested in global infrastructure and energy, this episode is a rare look at how careers are built in high-pressure environments where mistakes are measured in billions – and decisions really matter. *** This episode was recorded on 15 January 2026 at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For more information, visit futuremineralsforum.com Follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ & ⁠LinkedIn⁠. We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.

    36 min
  5. #133 - Lulu Ghattas (Kinso): Building a Personal Brand & Scaling a Startup Through Viral Distribution

    24 FEB

    #133 - Lulu Ghattas (Kinso): Building a Personal Brand & Scaling a Startup Through Viral Distribution

    In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Lulu Ghattas, the person helping power the marketing machine behind one of Sydney’s fastest-growing startups, Kinso. Lulu’s career arc is anything but traditional. Before YouthForce and Kinso, she stacked early reps in elite rooms – Moët Hennessy campaigns, startup ecosystems like Startmate and Blackbird’s Giants program - learning how world-class brands think about attention, distribution, andpositioning. At Kinso, she plays a central role in building a marketing engine that has gone genuinely viral among young Australians. We unpack what most companies misunderstand about social, why distribution is everything, and how internet-native tone beats over-polished corporate messaging. We also dive deep into:  How to build a personal brand while still at universityWhere personal brand ends and company brand beginsWhat makes a great cold outreachWhy early-career reps inside elite ecosystems compound This episode is a masterclass in attention, leverage, and building in public –  and a blueprint for young professionals who want to create opportunity instead of waiting for it. *** This episode was recorded on 4 February 2026. Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn. We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.

    27 min
  6. #132 - Graham Kerr (South32): Building a Mining Career Without a Mining Degree

    17 FEB

    #132 - Graham Kerr (South32): Building a Mining Career Without a Mining Degree

    In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Graham Kerr, CEO of South32, for a rare, career-focused look at leadership, capital allocation, and what it actually takes to succeed in mining.  Graham’s path defies the stereotype. He didn’t study mining engineering — instead, he began with business, finance, and information systems before joining BHP as a graduate. By going all-in on learning, pushing beyond head-office finance roles, and taking on operational responsibility early, he progressed from analyst to CFO to CEO.  We unpack his time at BHP, including what working inside one of the world’s largest resource companies taught him about capital allocation, scale, and optionality. Graham shares how moving into site-based and operational roles reshaped his leadership style — and why leaving the “safe path” at key moments proved critical to long-term growth.  A major focus of the conversation is the BHP–South32 demerger and what it takes to build a company from day one. Graham reflects on creating culture from scratch, leading assets others didn’t want, making hard portfolio decisions, and why discipline — not size — defined South32’s strategy over the next decade.  If you’re interested in leadership, mining, or how real careers are built inside complex organisations, this episode is a masterclass in learning fast, owning responsibility, and playing the long game.  ***This episode was recorded on 14 January 2026 at the Future Minerals Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. For more information, visit futuremineralsforum.com Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn. We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game.

    23 min
  7. #131 - Sweat Capital January Recap: Saudi Arabia, London, Dubai & Moving to Sydney

    13 FEB

    #131 - Sweat Capital January Recap: Saudi Arabia, London, Dubai & Moving to Sydney

    It's been a big start to 2026 at Sweat Capital, and there's a lot to catch up on.  In this monthly recap, Charlie, Will, and Dimitri discuss: Charlie & Will’s experience attending the Future Minerals Forum in Saudi Arabia The reality of locking in interviews at one of the biggest conferences in the worldWhat it’s really like to work and live in the Middle East and the incredible opportunities that existInterviewing Darren Lockyer and Grant Wechsel ahead of the London Broncos season opener in the UK The appeal of investing in sport Riding quad bikes in the sand dunes in DubaiFavourite lessons we’ve learned from guests The boys moving from Brissy to SydneyWill’s exciting new career update Check out Goldman Sachs' series on Investing in Sports. We hope you enjoy and thank you so much to everyone for all of your support!  We'll see you in the next one, Keep playing the long game. *** Follow us on Instagram & LinkedIn.

    53 min
  8. #130 - Armina Rosenberg (Minotaur Capital): How Technology Is Changing Stock Picking

    12 FEB

    #130 - Armina Rosenberg (Minotaur Capital): How Technology Is Changing Stock Picking

    In this episode of Sweat Capital, we sit down with Armina Rosenberg, Co-Founder and Portfolio Manager at Minotaur Capital, to unpack how she actually finds investment ideas across every major market in the world.  We trace Armina’s path from equity research at J.P. Morgan, through the family office world, to running global equities portfolios — and why covering the entire universe of listed companies forces you to think very differently about process, diversification, and speed.  A major focus of the conversation is Taurient, the proprietary software Minotaur built in-house to screen, analyse, and compare companies globally. Powered by Python and AI, Taurient allows the team to translate overseas annual reports and transcripts, scan thousands of companies across markets, and surface opportunities most investors will never see.  We also discuss:  The trade-offs between institutional investing, family offices, and running your own fund  How technology changes portfolio construction and risk management  Why global diversification matters more than ever  What Armina looks for when hiring analysts in a tech-enabled investment team  If you’re interested in global equities, active management, or how modern fund managers actually build an edge, this episode is a masterclass in process over prediction.  *** This episode was recorded on 3 February 2026. Follow Sweat Capital on Instagram & LinkedIn.

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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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  • Creator
    Sweat Capital
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    137
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Sweat Capital
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