Episode 29

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17th Feb 2025

Carl Hartmann: Serial Success & Innovative Insights From An Australian Entrepreneurial Icon

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.

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Episode 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 conclusions

About 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.


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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.


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