Michael Christidis is a 31 year old Melbourne entrepreneur and the Co Founder and Managing Director of Untitled Group, one of Australia’s leading independent live music and events companies. He started young, running uni events and selling tickets before co founding Untitled Group in 2014, now home to festivals like Beyond the Valley, Pitch Music and Arts, Wildlands and Ability Fest.

We cover his early entrepreneurial DNA, how he built a nightclub that took off, and how that momentum evolved into major festivals and a wider ecosystem that includes artist management, touring, events and strategic partnerships like The Daily Aus. Mike also opens up about the importance of mentors, the impact of COVID 19, dealing with chaos, staying bulletproof under pressure, diversification and why thinking bigger is the only way forward.

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Every small business owner wants to know the same thing — how do I execute?
How do I take the idea in my head and turn it into something that actually works?

In this conversation with David Kennedy, we break down the real fundamentals of execution — not the theory, but the stuff that actually moves the needle.

We cover:

• David’s background and the thinking behind his new book

• Why so many people get stuck inside corporate environments and how to handle midlife career shifts

• The common patterns across successful and unsuccessful businesses

• The four pillars of capital allocation every founder needs to master

• Entrepreneurship today vs. 30 years ago — what’s changed and what hasn’t

• How to apply “Epic Execution” across different industries

• Finding, testing and validating business ideas the right way

• Building the right team and why early hires make or break a venture

• The importance of co-founders — and how to know if you need one

• Staying relevant in a fast-changing market

Puchase David's book here: https://www.amazon.com.au/EPIC-EXECUTION-SPEED-SCALE-LEVEL/dp/1960346342

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Chris Lucas is one of Australia’s most successful and influential restaurateurs — the visionary behind some of the country’s most culturally defining venues, including Chin Chin, Grill Americano (Melbourne & Sydney), Society, Maison Bâtard, Yakimono, Kisumé and Baby Pizza.

In this conversation, we discuss his newest venture, Grill Americano Sydney, and explore the mindset behind building restaurants that don’t just serve food — they shape culture.

We cover his Greek heritage and family influences, his journey from corporate life into hospitality, and the lessons learned from decades at the top of Australia’s restaurant scene.

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