David Kenney: Turning Capital into Success - A Startup Mastermind

The Wisdom Of... with Simon Bowen

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of' Show, host Simon Bowen engages with David Kenney, founder of StartGrowth and veteran startup advisor, about the art of capital allocation, building investable businesses, and the fundamental principles that drive entrepreneurial success. From his early days selling orange juice subscriptions at 14 to helping raise billions in capital, David shares profound insights on what makes entrepreneurs and businesses truly successful.

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Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction and background

08:15 Understanding capital allocation

15:23 Communication and influence in business

22:47 What makes founders investable

31:16 The role of mental models

38:42 Entrepreneurship accessibility

45:15 Rapid-fire questions and conclusion

About David Kenney

Founder of Start Growth, David Kenney, is a key figure in Australian business and is respected for impacting the nation's most promising entrepreneurs and CEO’s over the last two decades. His genuine, down-to-earth approach to mentorship and advisory has made him an indispensable ally to business founders, investors, and leaders, navigating them through growth, strategy, and innovation complexities.

A sought-after speaker, David has graced the stages of events like The Sunrise, StartCon, B2B Rocks, Innovation Bay and Business Mastery, captivating audiences with his insights into achievable entrepreneurship for everyone, not just those traditionally seen as 'business people.' His role as host for Sydney's Startup Grind further underscores his commitment to fostering a dynamic entrepreneurial community. David's passion for mentoring shines through, inspiring a new generation of leaders.

Connect with David

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidkenneyofficial/

About Simon Bowen

Simon has spent over two decades working with some of the most influential leaders across many complex industries and circumstances. His very clear finding is that thinking is valued less than doing in almost every situation in our modern world. However, Simon has conversely observed that the power and success of any business, project or organization will be in direct proportion to the level and quality of thinking of the people and the quality of the idea or ideas on which it is built. As such, Simon is leading the renaissance of thinking.

Connect with Simon

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonbowen-mm/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialsimonbowen/
• Website: https://thesimonbowen.com/

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