View to the Summit

Leading Through Urgency in Defence: Rebecca Humble, CEO of Aurizn

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +1000

“Urgency is now a structural feature of our operating environment. It’s not temporary, and it’s not going away.”

We’re joined by Rebecca Humble, CEO of Aurizn, a leading Australian defence and national security company delivering advanced capability across modelling, simulation, and mission support.

With more than 30 years of global experience across Australia, the UK, and the US, Rebecca shares what it takes to lead and scale in one of the most complex and highly regulated sectors.

In this episode, Rebecca shares:

• How the changing global threat environment is reshaping strategy and decision-making
• Building and retaining talent in a highly constrained, mission-driven sector
• Executing a buy-and-build strategy to strengthen Australia’s defence capability
• Navigating the transition from founder-led to CEO-led leadership
• The role of AI in defence and why trust and regulation matter
• Leading with integrity, transparency, courage, and a “pay it forward” mindset

Guest: Rebecca Humble, CEO, Aurizn
Host: Mark Bryan, Managing Director, Pemba Capital Partners
Podcast Producer: Martine McMahon

Thanks for listening and keep striving for your next summit!

Bootstrapped, AI-Enabled, Unstoppable: How SKUTOPIA Scaled Against the Odds with Talea Bader

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +1100

“When a business hands you their logistics operation, you can power them to double in size, or you can cripple them. That principle dictates how you scale.”

We’re joined by Talea Bader, Co-Founder & CEO of SKUTOPIA, one of Australia’s most innovative e-commerce fulfilment platforms. Combining proprietary software, robotics, and intelligent forecasting, SKUTOPIA has become a core infrastructure partner for fast-growing consumer brands.

In this episode, Talea shares:

• Bootstrapping a robotics and software-first logistics business after every major VC said no
• Scaling responsibly in a mission-critical environment
• How AI underpins SKUTOPIA’s forecasting, batching, and network optimisation
• Moving from doer, to enabler, to architect as the organisation grows

Guest: Talea Bader, Co-Founder & CEO, SKUTOPIA
Host: Mark Bryan, Managing Director, Pemba Capital Partners
Podcast Producer: Martine McMahon

Thanks for listening - and keep striving for your next summit!

Solving Complex Problems with Real-Time Innovation: Martin Moszczynski on Building Olinqua

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +1100

“Innovation is critical, but in mission-critical environments you earn trust by keeping systems working first.”

We’re joined by Martin Moszczynski, Founder and CEO of Olinqua, one of Australia’s most innovative health-tech platforms transforming real-time operations inside hospitals.
What started as middleware evolved into a category-defining system now trusted by major hospitals nationwide.

In this episode, Martin shares:
• Lessons from breaking into a conservative, risk-averse sector
• How Olinqua attracts top talent with purpose, culture, and timing
• Balancing innovation with reliability across large engineering teams
• The power of long-term strategic partnerships (and how not to jeopardise them)
• Expanding into the US and why go-to-market playbooks don’t translate

Guest: Martin Moszczynski, Founder & CEO, Olinqua
Host: Mark Bryan, Managing Director, Pemba Capital Partners
Podcast Producer: Martine McMahon

Thanks for listening - and keep striving for your next summit!

International Expansion and Execution: Locatrix CEO Scott Jackson

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +1100

“Leadership Quarterly Priorities – small cross-functional teams trying to solve something that's important for the quarter – are really the foundation of the execution machine and it's part of Scaling Up. It’s an execution weapon, if you can get it right... we’ve done over 60 of them.”

We’re joined by Scott Jackson, CEO of Locatrix, a safety-tech platform modernising fire compliance through digital mapping and emergency planning. Their platform is used by 2,000+ industry professionals, and services some of the world’s largest property portfolios.

Scott’s journey spans founding, exits, and now leading Locatrix through disciplined execution and international expansion, while anchoring culture in humility, gratitude, and hope.

In this episode, Scott shares:
• Using Leadership Quarterly Priorities (LQPs) to drive accountability and cadence
• Evolving a partner model from efficiency gains to global distribution
• Going international: regulation fit, product-market fit, and learning fast via trade shows
• Upgrading go-to-market: interim CRO impact, tighter segments, and hiring a Head of Growth
• Succession with integrity: COO → CEO and protecting culture through change

Guest: Scott Jackson, CEO, Locatrix
Host: Mark Bryan, Managing Director, Pemba Capital Partners
Podcast Producer: Martine McMahon

Ask a Question: Have something you'd like to ask the Pemba team? - email viewtothesummit@pemba.com.au

Thanks for listening and keep striving for your next summit!

Leading Through Transition: Acis CEO Emily Pritchard

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 05:00:00 +1100

“I don’t have all the right answers, and nor should I, but I have to ask the right questions, hire the right people, and create the clarity to allow them to do their jobs.”

We’re joined by Emily Pritchard, CEO of Acis Group, a legal tech platform providing structuring and compliance services to thousands of accounting and legal firms across Australia.

Emily’s career spanned commercial law and global finance before stepping into her leadership journey at Acis. She’s navigated the succession of a 35-year-old founder-led business, scaled growth, and reimagined culture, while fiercely protecting Acis’ reputation for client care and innovation.

In this episode, Emily shares:
• Lessons from moving from Chief Legal Officer → COO → CEO
• Building a culture that balances strict compliance with fast growth
• Earning trust in a cautious, detail-oriented B2B market
• Growing sales and marketing function without losing quality

Guest: Emily Pritchard, CEO, Acis Group
Host: Mark Bryan, Managing Director, Pemba Capital Partners
Podcast Producer: Martine McMahon

Ask a Question: Have something you'd like to ask our guests or the Pemba team - email us at viewtothesummit@pemba.com.au.

Thanks for listening and keep striving for your next summit!

Building Culture at Scale: Frank Fisseler on Purpose, Process & People

Tue, 12 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +1000

“We brought in a full-time coach early on… and created a culture playbook about what not to do.”

This episode, we’re joined by Frank Fisseler, co-founder and CEO of Sequana, a national consultancy delivering strategic advisory and infrastructure solutions across Australia’s water, energy, and environmental sectors.

A lawyer by training with deep experience in venture capital and major government projects, Frank shares how he’s helped Sequana grow from 2 people to nearly 200 - all while keeping culture and purpose at the heart of the journey.

In this episode, Frank shares:

• Building a team culture rooted in purpose and congruency
• Why complementary co-founders can be a business’s greatest strength
• Creating a cultural playbook (and why it’s as important as a business plan)
• Health, mindset, and leadership longevity

Guest: Frank Fisseler, Co-Founder and CEO Sequana Partners
Host: Mark Bryan, Partner, Pemba Capital Partners
Podcast Producer: Martine McMahon

Ask a Question: Have something you'd like to ask our guests or the Pemba team - email us at viewtothesummit@pemba.com.au.

Thanks for listening and keep striving for your next summit!

The Fraud Red Flags Your Business Needs to Know: with Gavin Steinberg

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +1000

“Internal fraud often starts off as an error - and then you realise, oh, hang on, nobody's saying anything, so the controls are not working.”

We’re joined by Gavin Steinberg, Founder of Satori, a technology company using data and AI to help organisations detect and prevent costly errors in their Procure-to-Pay systems.

From bootstrapping the business during a crisis to supporting enterprises with over 10 billion transactions monitored annually, Gavin shares what it takes to build a resilient culture, lead through uncertainty, and stay ahead of the curve in the AI age.

In this episode, Gavin shares:
• Scaling a tech business with limited resources
• Building loyalty through graduate hiring
• Using AI to drive better decisions
• Leadership, culture, and communication in remote teams

Guest: Gavin Steinberg, CEO, Satori
Host: Mark Bryan, Partner, Pemba Capital Partners
Podcast Producer: Martine McMahon

Ask a Question: Have something you'd like to ask our guests or the Pemba team - email us at viewtothesummit@pemba.com.au.

Upcoming Guest: Next episode we'll be speaking with Frank Fisseler, CEO of Sequana Partners, a purpose-built advisory firm and one of the fastest-growing project delivery consultancies in Australia.

Thanks for listening and keep striving for your next summit!

From Legacy to Leadership: Peter Angelini on Evolving Stannards

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:00:00 +1000

"We're in the relationship business—we just happen to do accounting."

In a competitive market, true differentiation comes from people, culture, and long-term thinking.

We’re joined by Peter Angelini, Managing Director of Stannards, a Melbourne-based accounting and business advisory firm. With deep sector experience across hospitality, automotive, and construction, Peter shares how he’s helped scale a legacy firm while building a standout culture.

In this episode, Peter shares:

Differentiating in a crowded market
Sustaining a strong team culture.
Leadership and succession planning.
Embedding wellness into business
Industry advice with impact

Guest: Peter Angelini, Managing Director, Stannards
Host: Mark Bryan, Partner, Pemba Capital Partners
Podcast Producer: Martine McMahon

Ask Our Guests: Have a question for a previous or upcoming guest? Email viewtothesummit@pemba.com.au

Upcoming Guest: We’ll be speaking with Gavin Steinberg, Founder of Satori, a leading data and AI technology company helping organisations detect and prevent errors in their Procure-to-Pay processes.

Thanks for listening—and keep striving for your next summit!

Mastering the Art & Science of Corporate Branding with Rebecca Martin

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +1100

"You can recreate equity, and sometimes rebrands are a great chance to go out and reconnect with your audiences as well."

Crafting a powerful brand goes beyond logos and colours—it’s about storytelling, audience connection, and strategic execution.

Branding expert Rebecca Martin shares how businesses can build compelling, long-lasting brands by revealing the key strategies behind truly effective branding.

In this episode, Rebecca dives into:

• Why understanding your audience is the foundation of success.

• How data-driven insights enhance brand strategy

• Branding for different business models

• Common pitfalls to avoid

• Measuring ROI

• How to Align Personal and Corporate Branding

Guest: Rebecca Martin, Director, Crafted Comms

Host: Mark Bryan, Partner at Pemba Capital Partners

Podcast Producer: Martine McMahon

Have a question for an upcoming guest? Email viewtothesummit@pemba.com.au.

Upcoming Guest: We’ll be speaking with Peter Angelini, Managing Director of Stannards, a Melbourne-based accounting and business advisory firm.

Thanks for listening—and keep striving for your next summit!

The CEO’s Guide to Leading Change and Driving Performance with Matthew Rowe

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +1100

“A business will never outperform the leadership that guides it.”

Transforming legacy businesses into high-performing, growth-driven organisations is no easy feat.

We’re joined by Matthew Rowe, CEO of SuperConcepts, a leading SMSF software provider empowering Australians to manage their super with cutting-edge technology. Under his leadership, SuperConcepts has undergone an impressive transformation, driving efficiency and cultural change.

In this episode, Matthew shares:

Building a high-performance culture – Leading with strategy, fostering top talent, and addressing underperformance.
Executing business transformation – Shifting from a legacy model to a customer-focused, agile organisation.
Financial strategy for growth – Balancing risk, reward, and long-term sustainability.
Leading change effectively – Communicating strategy, gaining buy-in, and maintaining resilience.

Guest: Matthew Rowe, CEO, SuperConcepts

Host: Mark Bryan, Partner at Pemba Capital Partners
Podcast Producer: Martine McMahon

Have a question for an upcoming guest? Email viewtothesummit@pemba.com.au.

Upcoming Guest: We’ll be speaking with branding expert Rebecca Martin, Director of Crafted Comms.

Thanks for listening—and keep striving for your next summit!

Implementing ESG strategies with Simone Rennie

Wed, 04 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +1100

"One of the biggest challenges for founders is balancing short-term costs with the long-term gains of ESG efforts."

We’re joined by Simone Rennie, Co-CEO of Rennie, a leading consulting business helping organisations transition to a sustainable future. Rennie is a rapidly growing company with a focus on energy transition, net-zero ambitions, and bespoke client solutions.

In this episode, Simone shares her insights on:

The key challenges founders face when integrating ESG principles into their business strategies.
Why aligning ESG goals with your business values and core purpose is essential.
How Rennie has achieved rapid growth while maintaining a strong organisational culture.
The three pillars of Rennie’s employee value proposition.
Practical advice for founders just starting their ESG journey, including how to identify meaningful goals and balance short-term costs with long-term gains.

Guest: Simone Rennie, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Rennie
Host: Mark Bryan, Partner at Pemba Capital Partners
Producer: Martine McMahon

The Secret to High-Performance Teams with Dave Nanfra

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 05:00:00 +1100

“The top 1 percent of teams invest in talent, demonstrate crisis management skills, and have a global mindset”

Today, we’re joined by Dave Nanfra, a seasoned leadership coach specialising in high-performance team culture.

With a diverse background across multiple sectors, Dave has successfully coached a wide range of businesses, helping them build cohesive and effective teams.

In this episode, Dave shares his unique journey, insights, and practical strategies, including:

Defining high-performance culture and what it takes to build teams that excel under pressure and achieve lasting results.
The challenges of transitioning from founder-led to team-driven leadership
Tips for founders: micromanagement, psychological safety, and embracing WeQ over IQ
The lessons learned about the importance of timing in business exits

Guest: Dave Nanfra, Leadership Coach
Host: Mark Bryan, Partner at Pemba Capital Partners
Producer: Martine McMahon
A Pemba Capital Partners Podcast

Scaling cross International Boundaries with Lynda Brown-Ganzert

Wed, 18 Sep 2024 05:00:00 +1000

"I really appreciate it when I hear from the outliers, people that don't necessarily agree. I want to dig into that, because they are warning signs."

Today we're joined by Lynda Brown-Ganzert, the Founder & CEO of RxPx—a global digital health platform with a mission to ensure 'no patient is left alone'.

RxPx is an Ai-supported global digital SaaS platform with key customers including Sanofi, Novartis, J&J and Astra Zeneca.

Lynda has won multiple industry awards and is globally recognised as a thought-leader in digital healthcare.

Today Lynda shares her insights on:

How she merged two companies to unite around one clear mission
Tips on building a strong, cohesive culture across a global, remote team
Navigating the responsibilities of AI as a founder
The importance of a compassionate, customer-first approach
Strategies for retaining top talent by personalising their work experience

Guest: Lynda Brown-Ganzert, the Founder & CEO of RxPx
Host: Mark Bryan, Partner at Pemba Capital Partners
Producer: Martine McMahon
A Pemba Capital Partners Podcast

Scaling Up: Growth Strategies from Marc Washbourne

Wed, 07 Aug 2024 05:00:00 +1000

“What got you here, won't get you there. To continue to evolve and grow the company, you need to keep reinventing yourself.”

Today we're joined by Marc Washbourne, founder and CEO of ReadyTech.

ReadyTech, with a team of over 500 people, serves more than 4,000 customers across the education software, workforce software, and the local government and justice software sectors.

ReadyTech has been listed on the ASX since 2019, with its share price materially ahead of the IPO price.

Marc shares his insights on:
• Strategies for scaling a team and ensuring a growth mindset.
• Developing and implementing an enterprise sales playbook to secure large contracts.
• The importance of maintaining a long-term vision while navigating the demands of being a public company.
• Implementing automated recruitment processes and personality tests to identify suitable talent.

Guest: Marc Washbourne, Founder and CEO of ReadyTech
Host: Mark Bryan, Partner at Pemba Capital Partners
Producer: Martine McMahon
A Pemba Capital Partners Podcast

Buy-and-Build Scaling with Kris Satish

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:00:00 +1000

“Once you build something substantial, most decisions are driven by a degree of fear, a fear not to lose. Now, the drive to turn this into something bigger than you imagined kicks in”

Today we're joined by Kris Satish, founder and CEO of Oolio. Oolio is Australia’s largest hospitality technology platform and payments business, serving over 20,000 venues across Australia, NZ, the UK, and the US.

Kris offers his insights on:

Key initiatives that enable organic growth to flourish
Navigating the challenges of executing a buy-and-build strategy
Integrating new brands and avoiding an 'us and them' culture
Managing the growth from 100 to 500 employees over a few years
How to avoid letting fear drive your decisions
The non-negotiables when it comes to business

Guest: Kris Satish founder and CEO of Oolio.

A Pemba Capital Partners Podcast
Host: Mark Bryan Partner at Pemba Capital Partners
Producer: Martine McMahon

View to the Summit Coming Soon...

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 11:00:00 +1000

Welcome to ‘View to the Summit’, a podcast from Pemba Capital Partners, tailored for founders looking to scale their business.

Mark Bryan, Partner at Pemba, is your host for the season, where each month he'll explore the experiences of fellow founders, industry experts, and growth specialists.

We’ll discuss the wins, the challenges and find out the non-negotiables when it comes to business.

Pemba is an investor in high-growth, entrepreneurial businesses.

We’ve been assisting founders and management teams for over 25 years.

Pemba is a commonly-used name for a Sherpa – and that is how we see ourselves – we are the support team helping founders reach their NEXT summit.

So if you’re looking to grow your business or considering an investment partnership, this is the podcast for you.

You can listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or find us wherever you get your podcasts.

Be sure to click the follow button to receive notifications when the first episode is released.

A Pemba Capital Partners Podcast
Host: Mark Bryan Partner at Pemba Capital Partners
Producer: Martine McMahon