Give It A Nudge Steve Grace

In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve is joined by Dr. Neetu Johnson, the Chief Medical Officer and Co- Founder of Prescribe Life. Neetu shares her journey from experiencing burnout in the demanding field of psychiatry to pioneering a platform focused on improving the mental health and overall well-being of founders.

Neetu explains how her personal burnout and dissatisfaction with traditional psychiatric practices led her to integrate Ayurveda and yoga into her approach, aiming to offer more holistic care. This approach laid the foundation for Prescribe Life, which is specifically designed to address the unique pressures founders face, such as founder burnout, intense work hours, and the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship.

The conversation also covers the psychological traits of founders, including their risk-taking behaviour and the high incidence of neurodivergence like ADHD among entrepreneurs. Neetu emphasises the importance of comprehensive support systems for founders, akin to the team around a top athlete, to sustain their health and business performance.

Steve and Neetu discuss the potential role of venture capitalists in supporting founder well-being as part of their investment, suggesting that more comprehensive care could significantly enhance founders' long-term success and resilience.

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In the latest episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve talks with Maria Halasz, the CEO of Stride Equity, a venture group that uniquely combines the resources of venture capital with the power of equity crowdfunding. Maria explains how Stride Equity is not just investing in startups but is deeply involved in preparing them for securing investments, leveraging a model that goes beyond simple transactions.

Maria shares her extensive background, which spans starting in biotech, moving through investment banking, and ultimately leading a listed biotechnology company for 14 years. Her comprehensive experience in fundraising, management, and regulatory compliance uniquely positions her to lead Stride Equity.

During the discussion, Maria outlines the innovative approach of Stride Equity, which is designed to meet the needs of founders and investors. This venture group provides more than capital; they invest their experience, expertise, and connections, offering mentorship, advice, and invaluable access to their networks.

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In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve is joined by Peita Piper, CEO of Avenue Bank, a pioneering financial institution that specialises in bank guarantees. 

Avenue Bank has dramatically transformed the traditional, cumbersome process of securing commercial leases by digitising and streamlining it, reducing issuance time from weeks to just 24 hours.

Peita shares the story of Avenue Bank's inception, highlighting the long journey from conception to launch just four weeks ago, and details the challenges and innovations that define this unique banking venture. She also discusses her broader career journey, which has consistently focused on digitising and simplifying complex business processes to enhance efficiency and service quality.

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In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve sits down with Anurag Vasisth, the Group CEO of Loyalty Now, a Loyalty Tech SaaS platform that's changing the way loyalty is integrated with payments. 

Anurag details his transition from working with industry giants like British Airways, MasterCard, and American Express to leading Loyalty Now. He shares insights into the company's strategy of embedding loyalty directly into transactions, making the process seamless for consumers and explaining the company's expansion plans and the upcoming series B funding round.

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In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve welcomes Adrien Barthel, Co-Founder of Sleek, to share his journey from a French entrepreneur frustrated with the inefficiencies of traditional accounting to spearheading a global digital accounting solution.

The pair chat about Sleek's journey, from its roots in Singapore to its expansion into Hong Kong, the UK, and Australia, seizing the digital opportunities presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Adrien also opens up about the challenges of building the right team, the art of trusting his team as the company scaled, and the cultural adjustments needed as Sleek entered new markets.

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In this episode of Give It A Nudge, Steve is joined by Dr. Josh Wall, the founder of Contour Clinics, a luxury cosmetic business that bridges the gap between high-end surgeons and chain clinics by offering first-class services at business-class prices. 

Josh shares his journey from starting with a single clinic and a lean operation to expanding to multiple locations across Sydney and Brisbane. He also discusses the unique strategies that propelled their growth, such as focusing on quality and education over discounts and the importance of having medical practitioners on-site to ensure safety and compliance with future industry standards. 

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