Listen "Carl Hartmann: Serial Success & Innovative Insights From An Australian Entrepreneurial Icon"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen explores entrepreneurial wisdom with Carl Hartmann, a multi-award-winning Australian serial entrepreneur known for co-founding Temando, Compono, and Lyre's Non-Alcoholic Spirit Co. From leading distributed teams to creating companies capable of deca-million-dollar exits, Carl shares invaluable insights on scaling businesses and fostering innovation while maintaining unwavering optimism through challenges.Ready to unlock your leadership potential and drive real change? Join Simon's exclusive masterclass on The Models Method. Learn how to articulate your unique value and create scalable impact: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclassEpisode Breakdown 00:00 Introduction and background 05:13 Looking for overlooked opportunities 10:46 Managing distributed teams across countries 18:58 Output over hours: New paradigm for success 25:44 Unwavering belief in entrepreneurship 33:44 Post-exit wisdom and team dynamics 38:35 Health and leadership performance 45:13 Future implications and conclusionsAbout Carl Hartmann Carl Hartmann is a prominent Australian serial entrepreneur who has revolutionized multiple industries through his innovative companies. As co-founder of Temando, he raised over $56M in funding before a successful acquisition by Neopost S.A. His data-driven talent platform Compono has raised $30M, while Lyre's Spirit Co has secured over $80M in funding and become the most awarded non-alcoholic spirit company globally, available in over 100 countries.As an adjunct Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation at the University of Queensland, Carl continues to share his expertise while serving as a Non-Executive Director on several boards. His achievements include being named IBM Global Entrepreneur of the Year Australia and Asia Pacific winner, as well as EY Entrepreneur of the Year Regional Winner.Connect with Carl HartmannLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlhartmann/About Simon Bowen Simon has spent over two decades working with influential leaders across complex industries. His focus is on elevating thinking in organizations, recognizing that success is directly proportional to the quality of thinking and ideas within a business. Simon leads the renaissance of thinking through his work with global leaders and organizations.Connect with SimonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonbowen-mm/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsimonbowen/Website: https://thesimonbowen.com/Get Simon Bowen's Personal Newsletter for Leaders, Thinkers, and Entrepreneurs! 👉 Sign Up Now: https://thesimonbowen.com/newsletterJoin Simon's Masterclass: Unlock your leadership potential with The Models Method. Learn to articulate your unique value and create scalable impact. 👉 Watch it Now: https://thesimonbowen.com/masterclass
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