How I built a $30 billion software compounder: WiseTech's Richard White on tech, culture & entrepreneurialism

In this cross-posted episode of The Australian Business Podcast, Rask's Chief Investment Officer Owen Rask is joined by Richard White, CEO and founder of WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC) - one of Australia's most successful technology companies.  This episode first appeared in video on The Australian Investors Podcast on November 18, 2023: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghGJriF2vAc In this podcast with WiseTech's Richard White, Owen & Richard cover:  1. Richard's story growing up, and solving problems in the garage 2. Getting a trade and becoming a problem solver  3. Starting successful guitar repair and AV businesses 4. The early days of software and how Richard taught himself  5. WiseTech's inception and compounding in private markets 6. The huge opportunity in logistics software 7. Solving complexity with elegance  8. WiseTech culture and the company's heavy investment in Australian engineering and technology  9. WiseTech's acquisition criteria  10. Memory and retention Like it? Love it? Join the Inflection Accelerator! JOIN THE ACCELERATOR (save 20%): https://bit.ly/IM-PRETTY-CUTE Free strategy call with Jordan: https://inflection.au/free-strategy-call/ Owen's business owner newsletter: https://inflection.au/#link-popup Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes Invest with Owen: https://bit.ly/R-invest Mortgage Broking: https://bit.ly/broke-rask Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan Property Coaching: https://bit.ly/R-P-coach 100-point property checklist (PDF): https://bit.ly/prop-check Accounting with Grey Space: http://bit.ly/3DG5lWS Business Coaching: https://bit.ly/o-coach Ask a question: https://bit.ly/3QtiY00 DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices