Late Start Advantage

Jacques Valencia
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Welcome to Late Start Advantage! Where I speak with professionals who pivoted later in their careers and went on to become successful founders and business owners, proving it’s never too late to start something meaningful.

Episodes

  1. Jul 2

    Started at 40… The Career Mistake Smart People Keep Making

    Abbas started his company at 40… He noticed a Career Mistake Smart People Keep MakingI’m Jacques Valencia and in this episode of Late Start Advantage, I sit down with Abbas Bigdeli, co-founder of AerVision Technologies. He spent years working across research, engineering, and AI, from roles in applied research through to building real world systems that actually gets deployed. But what makes this interesting isn't just the tech. It's what he's seen over time, the gap between what gets built and what gets adopted, and the decisions people make around it.___________________________________________________________Abbas Bigdeli's Links:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbasbigdeli/AerVision Technology Website: http://www.aervision.com___________________________________________________________If you enjoyed this, like, share & subscribe. It helps more than you think.If you’d like to support the channel and help me keep these conversations going:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LateStartAdvantage#AI #CareerAdvice #FutureOfWork #Entrepreneurship #ArtificialIntelligence #Startups #Leadership#TechCareers #LateStartAdvantage #AbbasBigdeli

  2. Jun 18

    Started at 33… The Future Most People Are Getting Wrong

    Simon Co-Founded a Demographics business at 33… Is This is A Future Most People Are Getting Wrong?I’m Jacques Valencia and in this episode of Late Start Advantage, I sit down with Simon Kuestenmacher, co-founder of The Demographics Group. He studies how populations change and how those changes shape jobs, industries, and entire economies. Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/Q5EfHGHNlHk___________________________________________________________Simon Kuestenmacher's Links:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonkuestenmacher/The Demographics Group Website: http://tdgp.com.au___________________________________________________________If you enjoyed this, like, share & subscribe. It helps more than you think.If you’d like to support the channel and help me keep these conversations going:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LateStartAdvantage#FutureOfWork #CareerAdvice #AI #Business #Entrepreneurship #Demographics #jobsearchtips #Leadership #SimonKuestenmacher #LateStartAdvantage

  3. Jun 4

    Started at 38… Why Building a Business Is Harder Than You Think

    Simon founded a business at 38… it it really that hard to start a business?In this episode of Late Start Advantage, I sit down with Simon Maselli, founder of Minnovation Technologies and XVision AI. He’s spent over 30 years building the systems behind infrastructure, cities, and industries. The kind of work you never see, but rely on every day. We’re unpacking what it really takes to build in the real world, what people get wrong about AI, and what it actually means to start a business later in your career. Youtube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/ccBpBPT1gYI___________________________________________________________Simon Maselli's Links:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmaselli/Business Websites:Minnovation Technologies: https://minnovation.com.auXVision AI: https://xvision-ai.com___________________________________________________________If you enjoyed this, like, share & subscribe. It helps more than you think.If you’d like to support the channel and help me keep these conversations going:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LateStartAdvantage#LateStartAdvantage #entrepreneurship #careerchange #businesspodcast #founderstory #storytelling #ai #business

    Started at 38… Why Building a Business Is Harder Than You Think

  4. May 21

    Started at 55… The Risk That Quietly Destroys Businesses

    Peter started a few businesses at 55... and has identified key Risks killing businesses In this episode of Late Start Advantage, I sit down with Peter Deans, creator of the 52 Risks framework, founder of Gōru World, co-founder of Shelf Labs, founder of Notwithoutrisk Consulting - and former Chief Risk Officer at Bank of Queensland. Youtube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/d34IZoOsTZ0 ___________________________________________________________ Peter Dean's Links:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-r-deans/52 Risk Framework: http://www.52risks.comBusiness Websites:Notwithoutrisk Consulting: http://www.notwithoutrisk.comGoru World: https://goruworld.com/Shelf Labs: www.shelflabs.ioBook:Start-up Toolkit Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Startup-Toolkit-Step-Step-Founders-ebook/dp/B0D21VF1P6 ___________________________________________________________ If you enjoyed this, like, share & subscribe. It helps more than you think.If you’d like to support the channel and help me keep these conversations going:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LateStartAdvantage#LateStartAdvantage #entrepreneurship #careerchange #businesspodcast #founderstory #storytelling

    Started at 55… The Risk That Quietly Destroys Businesses

  5. May 7

    Created a Business at 51… After Breaking Point

    Colleen founded a business at 51… what pushed her to the edge and was she able to overcome?In this episode of Late Start Advantage, I sit down with Colleen Sinclair,  founder of Building Connections, a community that helps small business owners in the construction and trades industry to connect, support each other and grow their businesses. Youtube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/_IIe32dtzB4___________________________________________________________ Colleen Sinclair's Links:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-sinclair-891036a7/Website: https://colleensinclair.com.au/Building Connections Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/masta-building-connections/Website: http://buildingconnections.com.auOther Linkshttps://www.dementia.com.au/https://www.dementia.org.au/___________________________________________________________If you enjoyed this, like, share & subscribe. It helps more than you think.If you’d like to support the channel and help me keep these conversations going:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LateStartAdvantage#LateStartAdvantage #entrepreneurship #careerchange #businesspodcast #founderstory #storytelling #burnout

    Created a Business at 51… After Breaking Point

  6. May 7

    Left Corporate at 45… He Hated the Idea That Worked

    Mark Left corporate at 45 to start a business… he never thought the idea he hated would work. In this episode of Late Start Advantage, I sit down with Mark Healy, founder of Graduate Coach. A Career Coach & Trainer who spent over a decade helping thousands of engineers, graduates and professionals land meaningful work. Not just any job, but work they actually enjoy. Youtube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/6b16DB12uPo___________________________________________________________Mark Healy's Links:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markdeanhealy/Graduate Coach Website: http://graduatecoach.com.au/___________________________________________________________If you enjoyed this, like, share & subscribe. It helps more than you think.If you’d like to support the channel and help me keep these conversations going:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LateStartAdvantage#LateStartAdvantage #entrepreneurship #careerchange #businesspodcast #founderstory #storytelling

    Left Corporate at 45… He Hated the Idea That Worked

  7. May 7

    Lost Her Job at 38… She Bet on Herself

    Gabrielle lost her job at 38... took a chance and decided to bet on herself!In this episode of Late Start Advantage, I sit down with Gabrielle Dolan, also known as Ral, co-host of the podcast Keeping it Real with Jac & Ral, creator of Jargon Free Friday and a global expert in business storytelling and communication. Youtube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/Zaej8iLKCW8___________________________________________________________Gabrielle Dolan's Links:Website: https://gabrielledolan.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielledolan/Story Intelligence Book: https://www.amazon.com.au/Story-Intelligence-Authentic-Storytelling-Smarter/dp/1394360878/ref=sr_1_2?sr=8-2Keeping It Real with Jac & Ral Podcast:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-troqeW8OHxMbIEbFKidf-IBRx2CM_4oLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/keeping-it-real-with-jac-ral-podcast___________________________________________________________If you enjoyed this, like, share & subscribe. It helps more than you think.If you’d like to support the channel and help me keep these conversations going:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LateStartAdvantage#LateStartAdvantage #entrepreneurship #careerchange #businesspodcast #founderstory #storytelling

    Lost Her Job at 38… She Bet on Herself

  8. May 7

    Started a Business at 60… Too Late?

    Mark started a business at 60… is it too late for him?In this episode of Late Start Advantage, I sit down with Mark Sturgess, founder of SE Advisory, who spent decades across energy, infrastructure, local government and leadership roles, navigating strategy, operations, people and high stakes disputes before making the call to start its own consultancy later in life. Youtube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/eIAeq9In07w___________________________________________________________Mark Sturgess Links:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-sturgess-2a7a476/___________________________________________________________If you enjoyed this, like, share & subscribe. It helps more than you think.If you’d like to support the channel and help me keep these conversations going:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LateStartAdvantage#LateStartAdvantage #entrepreneurship #careerchange #businesspodcast #founderstory #storytelling

    Started a Business at 60… Too Late?

  9. May 7

    Started at 38… Sold His Business… Then Everything Changed

    Colin started at 38… sold his business… but that wasn’t the end! In this episode of Late Start Advantage, I sit down with Colin Jowell, founder of BillWill and co-founder of UDKU (U Don't Know Us) an innovation and customer strategy consultancy that was later acquired by KPMG in 2018. Youtube Episode Link: https://youtu.be/mUwlmWabj2c ___________________________________________________________ Colin Jowell's Links:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinjowell/Website (BillWill): https://www.billwill.com.auLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinjowellGood Behaviour: https://www.goodbehaviour.co ___________________________________________________________ If you enjoyed this, like, share & subscribe. It helps more than you think.If you’d like to support the channel and help me keep these conversations going:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/LateStartAdvantage#LateStartAdvantage #entrepreneurship #careerchange #businesspodcast #founderstory #storytelling

    Started at 38… Sold His Business… Then Everything Changed
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Welcome to Late Start Advantage! Where I speak with professionals who pivoted later in their careers and went on to become successful founders and business owners, proving it’s never too late to start something meaningful.

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  • Creator
    Jacques Valencia
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jacques Valencia
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    Late Start Advantage