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Superhero: Sidekick

Welcome to Sidekick, a podcast where we uncover the superpowers behind some of the world"s most successful people and fastest growing companies. Every episode we examine the people behind success stories to dig up the skills, strategies, and mindsets that make these heroes tick.This podcast is brought to you by Superhero (https://www.superhero.com.au/). Proudly helping over 400,000 Australian investors and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey. Hosted on Acast. See

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29:30

Who really owns Australian property? | Superhero:...

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2025/07/07

Australian house prices have soared, but the biggest returns in the industry haven’t come from properties themselves… but from the platforms listing them.In this episode, we dive into the story behind REA Group and Domain – two platforms that turned clicks into billion-dollar valuations.From garage startups to billion-dollar businesses, these companies have reshaped how Aussies buy and sell property.We explore the superpowers that helped them dominate the market and what might shape their future

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43:25

Can Australia lead the AI revolution? | Superhero:...

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2025/06/10

Two ASX-listed AI CEOs. One epic conversation. 🤖Bill Gates says most people will only be in the office two days a week within a decade. The leaders of Straker.ai and Decidr.ai agree.We sit down with Grant Straker and David Brudenell to explore how artificial intelligence is changing the way Aussies live, work and invest.From practical automation to global competitiveness, they share what it takes to build an AI company on the ASX – and where the real opportunity lies.Here’s what we cover:How AI is

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30:13

What makes founder-led companies thrive | Superhero:...

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2025/05/26

What’s the secret sauce behind ASX success stories like Afterpay and Temple & Webster?In this episode, we chat with Tobias Yao, Portfolio Manager at Wilson Asset Management, to unpack the rare superpower he’s spent a decade chasing: founder-led companies.He’s found that they aren’t just passionate operators –they’re obsessed, focused and deeply invested in their mission… literally.Tobias takes us behind the scenes of WAM’s new Founders Fund and shares how backing obsessed founders with skin in

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34:00

How pros identify future market leaders | Superhero:...

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2025/05/13

Smart investments aren’t always the cheapest - they’re in the businesses customers love.In this episode, we sit down with Michael Frazis, founder of Frazis Capital Partners, to unpack his high-conviction strategy for backing the fastest-growing companies on the planet.Forget spreadsheets and value traps. Frazis is focused on one thing: finding category leaders with wild organic growth and customers who can’t get enough. It’s a momentum-based playbook built to ride the big winners and cut the rest

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42:48

From burritos to billion-dollar IPO | Superhero:...

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2025/04/29

What happens when you refuse to compromise on quality, even when you're losing $10k a week?In this episode, we unpack the story behind Guzman y Gomez (GYG) - from a single, cash-bleeding store in Newtown to a global Mexican food juggernaut gunning for Chipotle.Steven Marks shares how betting everything on quality, people and culture transformed GYG from a passion project into one of Australia’s most ambitious brands.Here’s what we cover:Why Marks said no to compromise even when the numbers said

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38:02

Building a portfolio for the next decade | Superhero:...

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2025/04/14

What if your next investment move wasn’t about the next quarter, but the next decade?In this episode, we’re joined by Chris Judd – fund manager of Cerutty Macro Fund –to unpack how macro investing helps you stay ahead of the curve. It’s a strategy built on spotting powerful long-term trends before the rest of the market catches on.Chris reveals where smart money is positioning right now and why patient, top-down investing could be the edge retail investors need, especially in this period of

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34:23

Amazon vs Alibaba | Superhero: Sidekick

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2025/03/31

Jeff Bezos was customer-obsessed, while Jack Ma was relentless. One dominates the west, while the other has taken over the east. How did they do it?Amazon and Alibaba may have started on opposite sides of the globe but followed similar playbooks to become the two most dominant e-commerce companies in the world.In this episode, we explore how Amazon and Alibaba built global tech empires. Despite different market environments, both companies leveraged similar superpowers to transform retail, cloud

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39:19

Where to find value in this market

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2025/03/17

Navigating volatility we're seeing in the market can be challenging particularly when trying to identify investment opportunities. According to Morningstar's tools, the Australian market was 7% overvalued while the US market was slightly undervalued at 1.5%.*Where should investors be looking for strong returns? If an investor wanted income, how can one build a portfolio that generates reliable income while avoiding common pitfalls?Mark LaMonica, Director of Personal Finance at Morningstar Australia,

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26:48

Is Gold still king? | Superhero: Sidekick

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2025/03/03

A timeless symbol of wealth and a traditional safe haven, gold has risen nearly 25% over the last six months, nearly hitting US$3,000/oz for the first time in history.But what has made gold so special? Why does it command such universal value, particularly when compared to other precious metals that offer greater utility or are harder to find?We look into the forces driving gold's rally this year, its role as an inflation hedge, the factors influencing its price and whether it still has room to

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34:06

Is your Rolex or Birkin a good investment? |...

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2025/02/17

Wine, Whiskey, Watches, Handbags, Jewellery and Sports Cars.How nice would it be to enjoy all the finer things in life while still growing your net worth?Danny Younis, an ex-stockbroker, seasoned equities analyst and avid wine collector, has certainly turned luxury items into serious assets –boasting an 8,500-bottle wine collection that’s appreciated at a CAGR of 56% from 2003 to 2023.In this unique episode, Danny walks us through whether that Rolex and that Hermes bag are truly worth their

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29:07

Is 2025 the year for small caps? | Superhero: Sidekick

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2025/02/04

Will active investing trump passive investing this year?Andrew Smith, a seasoned Portfolio Manager at Perennial Partners with over 20 years of experience, certainly thinks so –especially when it comes to ASX small caps.Investing in small caps is a high-risk, high-reward game. The ride can be wild but those who know how to spot hidden gems before they take off can potentially reap serious rewards.That’s exactly what Perennial Partners has been doing for years –uncovering undervalued companies before

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29:27

Why 3,800 sports teams use Catapult

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2024/12/02

You know those sci-fi scenes where a character’s stats are tracked on screen during a fight? Well, it’s no longer sci-fi – Catapult (ASX:CAT) has made it a reality.Today, over 3,800 teams across 100+ countries rely on Catapult’s technology. As a testament to its success, the company’s share price has surged more than 160% in the past year.Catapult CEO, Will Lopes, even jokes that “Catapult is the only company sports teams pay to put their name on.”In this episode, we get to hear directly from Will

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27:11

SPECIAL: Does the US President matter?

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2024/11/18

Tariffs, Crypto, Tesla, China – lots of buzzwords have been floating around since Donald Trump’s win.But does it ultimately really matter for investors? Or Australian investors specifically?We got Nasdaq’s Chief Economist, Phil Mackintosh, all the way from New York to answer all your questions.You won’t want to miss this episode!Here’s part of what Phil covers:How much influence does the President have on the stock market?Lessons from Trump’s first term: What patterns or outcomes might repeat?What

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25:26

How BHP grew 11% a year for 76 years

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2024/11/11

It delivered a 262,000% share price growth over 76 years – or an impressive 11% a year compounded – even before accounting for dividends paid since at least 1980. Can you guess which ASX heavyweight it is?It’s none other than BHP, the mining giant that brought Australian earth to the global stage.BHP began in 1885 with a single mining claim in the Australian Outback. How did that alone lead to what it is today?Here are the superpowers we’ll uncover:The origin of BHP: From a dusty mining town to a

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27:06

Will Berkshire Hathaway survive Warren Buffett? |...

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2024/10/28

Berkshire Hathaway was owned by Warren Buffett for more than 50 years before it reached $500B value. It took less than 10 years to go from $500B to $1 trillion.It started as a textile company. Buffett grew it to become a diversified conglomerate that now generates revenues from 7 major business units.With Buffett now 94 years old, will Berkshire’s superpowers survive him?We go through:The origin story of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett’s early investmentsHow Buffett transformed Berkshire from

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33:19

How OpenAI Got 100,000,000 Users in 60 Days |...

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2024/10/14

Welcome to a new episode of Superhero: Sidekick!Within five days of launching, OpenAI recorded the milestone of 1,000,000 registered users. Within two months, it reached 100,000,000 users.How did this small company, valued at just US$29B in 2022, outpace tech giants like Google, Meta, and Microsoft in the race for generative AI dominance?It all started at Elon Musk’s 44th birthday party.We go through:The origin story of OpenAI and its powerful backersHow OpenAI attracted the talent they wouldn’t

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34:01

How An AFL Star and His Co-Founder Built Doozy Drinks...

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2024/10/14

Welcome to the very first episode of Superhero: Sidekick!What superpower does one need to be both an all-star athlete and a successful entrepreneur?In today's episode, we chat with two absolute legends: AFL star Will Hayward and his co-founder Digby Richards on how they built Doozy Drinks from the ground up. It's a wild ride full of passion, hard work and a dash of Doozy!We go through:The life of a pro AFL player: Will’s journey to pro athleteThe origin story of Doozy Drinks: spotting the

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2024/09/30

Have you ever wondered what drives the most successful companies, the biggest stock market winners and most recognisable names in the business world?Introducing Sidekick, a podcast from Superhero.Superhero proudly helps over 350,000 Aussie investors and superannuation members on their wealth-building journey.Episodes every fortnight from 14 October. Subscribe now to get first updates on new releases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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