Project Next

Brooke Hogan is one of Australia's most well established models, and more recently the founder of swimwear label LE MÓN.In this episode, Brooke explains how she built an Instagram following of nearly 700,000 people, as well as her experience on reality TV show Australia's Next Top Model.Brooke also explains that, with an innate interest in business, she felt that it was natural to start her own brand one day. Now with her own swimwear label, Brooke shares all the insights she took out of launching her own start-up.If you're interested in exploring a career in modelling, fashion or business, you'll love this episode. Join Finn Blake as he gets all the insights in this brand new episode.Prefer to watch our episodes?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoA4ojTYGscgOmGkGZQIhwGet in touch

Angus Dawson is the Managing Partner of McKinsey & Company, ANZ. Straight out of university, Angus joined the firm as a Business Analyst in 1996. From there, he embarked on a 23 year climb to where he is now: Managing Partner.In this episode, Angus shares details about what life is like at the helm of one of the world's most prestigious firms. He also gives rich insights into interviewing with the firm, how to approach complex problem solving and the trends that will shape the future of business.If you're interested in exploring a career in management consulting or strategy, you'll love this episode. Join Finn Blake as he gets all the insights in this brand new episode.Prefer to watch our episodes?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoA4ojTYGscgOmGkGZQIhwGet in touch

Richard Oppy is the VP of Global Brands at beverage giant AB InBev. While this career path initially seemed like a Plan B to playing AFL football, Richard has still climbed the ladder right to the top. He now oversees the branding strategies of some of the worlds most iconic beers like Budweiser, Corona and Stella Artois.In this episode, Richard takes a deep dive into how to excel in branding, marketing strategies of the future (namely, NFTs and influencer marketing) and some of the most memorable campaigns he's been part of.This episode is a must listen for marketers, creatives and beer lovers. Join Finn Blake as he gets all the insights in this brand new episode.Prefer to watch our episodes?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoA4ojTYGscgOmGkGZQIhwGet in touch

Tim Fung is the founder of Airtasker, one of Australia's top tech startups. Following a stint in investment banking, a serendipitous series of events led to Tim discovering the idea of Airtasker. Since listing on the Australian Stock Exchange in early 2021, Airtasker has grown to a valuation of almost half a billion dollars.Hear all about the highs and lows that Tim experienced while building Airtasker from the ground up.This interview is a must listen for students, entrepreneurs and investors. Join Finn Blake as he gets all the insights in this brand new episode.This episode is proudly brought to you by Hyper. Hyper is a global startup incubator that provides you with the safest way to launch your startup. The team guides founders to validate, build and grow their technology businesses from ideation to investment.Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/hyperxprojectnextPrefer to watch our episodes?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoA4ojTYGscgOmGkGZQIhwGet in touch

Sam Koslowski is the founder of digital news company The Daily Aus. Sam, and his co-founder Zara, launched The Daily Aus in 2017 in order to provide young Australians with tailored news in a social-media-first way. In early 2021, when TDA was growing by thousands of followers a day, Sam was forced to ditch his job as a lawyer in a top-tier firm to work on the media business full time.Hear all about how Sam has built an audience of over 200,000 young Australians that trust him to deliver the news that matters to them.This episode is a must listen for aspiring lawyers, entrepreneurs and journalists. Join Finn Blake as he gets all the insights in this brand new episode.Welcome to Season 1! I'm Finn Blake and I'm using coffee dates to find out success stories to empower the next generation. Subscribe now!Prefer to watch our episodes?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoA4ojTYGscgOmGkGZQIhwGet in touch

Lolita Olympia is an Australian businesswoman and YouTube sensation. During 2020's lockdowns, Lolita leveraged the power of social media to accumulate over 150,000 followers across Instagram and YouTube. Lolita's story has demonstrated the need for digital strategy in all startup businesses.Hear all about the secret tools that Lolita utilised in her early days of growth, as well as the obstacles that she encountered when launching her very own business. She covers topics such as search engine optimisation, content planning and much more. This episode is a must listen for entrepreneurs looking to leverage digital platforms in their careers or businesses. Join Finn Blake as he gets all the insights in this brand new episode.Welcome to Season 1! I'm Finn Blake and I'm using coffee dates to find out success stories to empower the next generation. Subscribe now!Prefer to watch our episodes?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoA4ojTYGscgOmGkGZQIhwGet in touch

Matt Moran is one of the world's premier celebrity chefs. While Matt is best known for his trailblazing work in the media, he is also the owner of some of the best restaurants in Australia.Hear the MasterChef star describe how his early days working as an apprentice at the local RSL set him up for extraordinary success on the global food scene.This episode is a must listen for all food lovers, business owners and young people. Join Finn Blake as he gets all the insights in this brand new episode.Welcome to Season 1! I'm Finn Blake and I'm using coffee dates to find out success stories to empower the next generation. Subscribe now!Prefer to watch our episodes?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoA4ojTYGscgOmGkGZQIhwGet in touch

Cam MacKenzie has had a powerful and dynamic career. After running for Australia at the 1996 Olympics, Cam ventured down a hospitality path which led him to co-found the world famous Four Pillars Gin.Hear Cam recount stories from his time as an Olympic Athlete, as well as his experiences as building a gin empire from scratch.This episode is a must listen for all gin lovers and aspiring entrepreneurs. Welcome to Season 1! I'm Finn Blake and I'm using coffee dates to investigate the minds of CEOs, entrepreneurs and world leaders.Subscribe now!Prefer to watch our episodes?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoA4ojTYGscgOmGkGZQIhwGet in touch

Josephine was a mainstay on Sydney's Bondi Beach during her University years. While it may have hindered her ability to excel at her degree, she didn't let it stop her achieving an exceptionally successful career.Josephine, who previously served as Goldman Sachs' Managing Director and Partner in New York City, now runs her own wealth management advisory firm and multi-family office: Linden Global Strategies.This episode is a must listen for all students and young bankers. Josephine touches on her experiences in disrupting the investment banking boys club, her mindset in navigating the Global Financial Crisis and much more.Welcome to Season 1! I'm Finn Blake and I'm using coffee dates to investigate the minds of CEOs, entrepreneurs and world leaders.Subscribe now!Prefer to watch our episodes?YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoA4ojTYGscgOmGkGZQIhwGet in touch

A lot of people know Chris as the 300 game, 2 x Brownlow Medallist, but he has proven that he can perform at a high level in the finance sector too.This is a must listen for athletes who want to hear how to best navigate the transition out of elite sport into the corporate world.Welcome to Season 1! I'm Finn Blake and I'm using coffee dates to investigate the minds of CEOs, entrepreneurs and world leaders.Subscribe now!Prefer to watch our episodes? Subscribe to our YouTubeGet in touch

Welcome to Project Next, the Podcast that uses coffee dates to investigate the minds of CEOs, entrepreneurs and world leaders.Subscribe now!Watch: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjoA4ojTYGscgOmGkGZQIhwGet in touch