Sep 7, 2026 · 1h 30m
Expert360 sale and Corporate Travel Management ASX return signal market shifts
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This episode provides an unvarnished look at the compounding pressures facing modern businesses, from startup exit realities and public market volatility to geopolitical threats and executive turnover.
- 1The sale of Expert360 highlights the harsh lessons of founder sell-downs and the critical importance of sustained board alignment.
- 2Corporate Travel Management faces a turbulent ASX return marked by massive value drops and looming class action threats.
- 3High-profile executive departures require public honesty and strategic management to protect organizational brand equity.
Don't miss
The detailed breakdown of how founder sell-downs and board dynamics led to the fire sale of Expert360.
The brief
Hosts Adam Schwab and Adir Shiffman unpack the brutal realities of business building, analyzing the painful fire sale of Australian startup Expert360 to SwipeJobs and what it reveals about founder sell-downs and board commitments.
The hosts dissect the turbulent return of Corporate Travel Management to the ASX, exploring the mechanics of its massive drop in value, potential class actions, and the high-stakes trading maneuvers that occurred during its suspension.
In a shift to sports and corporate culture, they analyze the unusually public dismissal of North Melbourne AFL coach Alastair Clarkson, using it as a case study for how modern organizations should navigate high-profile executive departures.
The discussion also tracks how elite athletes leverage personal brands for equity, the value of brand advocates who return products, and the rising geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz affecting global oil markets.
Featuring
The Contrarians
Alastair ClarksonListen to the full episode and explore every guest, topic, and moment on PodLume.