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There’s a moment in every entrepreneurial journey when you stop chasing the next big thing and start loving the game itself.
That was the biggest takeaway from our fireside chat with Larry Kestelman - founder of Dodo, majority owner of the NBL, and someone who’s been through every high, low, and pivot point you can imagine as an entrepreneur. Equal parts startup veteran and philosopher, Larry reminded us that:
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If it’s hard, it’s probably worth doing.
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You're either winning or learning.
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And when it comes to leadership? Stay in solution mode — always.
It was a powerful evening, and a big thanks to Leah Akoka for drawing out the stories behind the headlines. If you missed it, keep an eye out for the highlights — this one will stick with us for a while.
Next up: AI — not later, now
Next Thursday (11 September), we’re getting hands-on with AI Transformation for 2025 and Beyond. No fluff, just real insights from two leaders who are doing it:
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Zanyar Outhman on agentic AI, smarter workflows, and human-AI collaboration
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Dan Petrovic asking what AI already thinks about your brand — and what to do about it
It’s the kind of session that’ll shift your thinking and your strategy. More like this to come: we’re building momentum here.
Representing Melbourne in Vietnam for Regional Leadership Summit 🇻🇳
Last month, the EO Melbourne Trifecta — that’s our Membership, Engagement and Forum Chairs, alongside me, as Chapter President — headed to Ho Chi Minh City for the APAC Regional Leadership Summit.
We connected with our counterparts from across Asia-Pacific, shared what’s working (and where we can grow further), and came away clearer than ever on what drives chapter value:
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Strong forums
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Meaningful connections
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Growth-minded leadership
Plenty of ideas are now in motion — more on that in the months ahead.
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