Episode 3 of The Better Off Show Podcast saw Brett sit down with co-founder and CEO of software company, Atlassian, Mike Cannon-Brookes.
Atlassian Software Systems is an innovative, fast growing company which seeks to upset the market with high quality, low price offerings. As one of Australia’s richest and most successful businessmen, Mike shares how he uses his money to create tangible social change.
"What's the secret sauce to choosing a co-founder? ... You make the best choice you can. We've had such a shared journey over ten years now."
This episode details a growth success story featuring insights into weighing up entrepreneurial risks and the value of internal culture.
"We're in the the most brutal war for IT talent, and a good culture is your only weapon to win the way"
Mike talks about the realities of hard business decisions and being guided by both heart and balance. Learn how together with his business partner, the business was able to scale up and grow to more than 500 employees and a net worth of $400 million.
What is the Be Better Off Show Podcast?
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With a different guest every week, The Be Better Off Show is your go-to business podcast packed to the brim with inspiring tales and insights from Australia’s greatest minds and business icons.
Helping you lead a healthier, wealthier and wiser life, the podcast covers everything from financial health and well-being tips to how to grow, scale up and improve your small business. Hosted by CEO of ASX listed Kelly + Partners Chartered Accountants, Brett Kelly, the Be Better Off Show is breaking the mould and helping people and Australian business owners be better off in all aspects of their everyday life.