Ep9 (Season2) Bare-Knuckle Entrepreneurship: Andrew Nash on Billion-Dollar Exits, Failure & the Power of Curiosity

How do you build, scale, and sell billion-dollar startups — and survive the failures along the way? 💡

In this episode of The Australian Business Show, Nick Stehr sits down with Andrew Nash — serial entrepreneur, venture partner, and co-founder of multiple startups — to unpack decades of real-world entrepreneurship from bare-knuckle startups and billion-dollar exits to hard-earned lessons on failure, risk, and resilience. 

 This conversation explores:
 • The realities of building and selling companies
 • Cultural differences between Australia and the US when it comes to failure
 • Why curiosity, empathy, and adaptability are critical leadership skills
 • The role of AI and innovation ecosystems — and what Australia must do to compete globally
 • Practical advice for the next generation of founders on building teams, managing pressure, and playing the long game 

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, startup founder, or business leader, this conversation offers practical insights, stories, and guidance for navigating the realities of building and scaling a business.

 🎥 Watch the full episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/reXLhxWjPyw


🔗 Follow Andrew Nash on LinkedIn for more insights into startups, leadership, and innovation.


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