The Weird Growth Podcast is about the journey of growth which is often strange and unpredictable for founders. Startups don't grow in a linear fashion but in a weird way. In this podcast, we hear founders share their stories about taking the first steps towards finding early customers, finding the right marketing channels to grow, through to rapid expansion and success.
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Recorded live from the Ammo Podcast Booth at West Tech Fest with Dr Genevieve Honan, founder of The Volte, one of Australia’s leading fashion rental marketplaces. Cam and Gen dive into the realities of building a two-sided marketplace, changing customer behaviour around sustainability, and why circular fashion only works if it makes commercial sense for businesses. We also explore Seamlist API,…
On this episode Cam & Scotty dive deep into product-led thinking, early-stage validation, founder-led sales, and the uncomfortable truths every startup needs to face before scaling. Scotty Allen, founder of The Product Bus, fresh from Perth where he ran workshops, coached founders, and delivered the brutally honest Startup Killers event with the team at Everest Engineering. Ammo sat in on their…
In this episode, we sit down with Charlie Westerman, founder of Personr, to unpack how his own experience with identity theft inspired a mission to fight financial crime. From building anti–money laundering (AML) compliance technology to helping businesses meet new Tranche 2 obligations, Personr is on the front lines of protecting trust in the digital economy. We explored the hard realities of…
Co-founders Tori and Calum are on a mission to make early literacy magical with their read-along app for kids aged 2–8. From partnering with publishers like Fremantle Press to building a healthy alternative to screen-time, Joey Books is reshaping how children discover the joy of reading. This episode dives into the turning points, challenges, and small wins that brought Joey to life—and what’s…
Corporate cards don’t have to be hard. Born out of the frustration of expense tracking with his own business Oliver decided to take on a challenge impacting every business owner from a new angle, the credit card. Oliver is rethinking how business owners manage spend and unlock growth. As founder and CEO of Archa, he’s building a powerful alternative to traditional banking and solving a frustrating…
You've heard startup stories, but few come as inspiring as Dominic Pym’s. From building some of Australia’s most iconic fintech companies to investing in the future of startups, Dom shares lessons every founder should hear. Recorded live at West Tech Fest, this episode of Weird Growth dives into the moments that defined Dom’s journey—and what drives his mission to support the next generation of…
You've been trapped in a spiralling cycle of marketing mystery but don't worry Creative Mystery Officer Mike Drysdale is here to help. This year, Mike started his new business, Folklore, a tabletop entertainment company. Mike is a man of many talents. He leads creative direction on marketing campaigns, advises brands on how they can contribute to cultural conversations, and builds brands with the…
Jared Carlin and James Shamim, co-founders of Willow, share their journey from identifying a common household problem to launching a solution on Kickstarter. In this episode, they dive into how they grew Plant with Willow beyond crowdfunding. They also give great tips on nailing your story, maintaining engagement with your backers, and building a community. Problem: Australians kill 72 million…
Andrew Holder, the visionary behind Revo Fitness, shares the remarkable journey of how he grew Revo into the largest independent gym operator in Australia. Unlike other fitness operators, Revo Fitness was built without being influenced by existing industry structures. Problem: Traditional gyms can be intimidating and unwelcoming, often prioritising profit over the member experience, leading to…
We interviewed Stefan Prandl , Founder and Chief Technology Officer from Hyprfire at the Cyberwest Summit 2024. Hyprfire gives critical network events to the customers, so they know who or what is in their network. Stefan discusses the augmentation of generative AI and explains Zipf’s Laws in the context of fraud. Problem: Busy IT teams are still facing breaches and do not know where their network…
