First Act shares the origin tales and inspirational stories of Australia’s most innovative business owners and personalities. Hosted by Business Builders’ editors Cec Busby and Adam Bub, these frank conversations deliver a deep dive into the genesis of success. In each episode, Cec, Adam and their guests unpack the motivations that fired up their journeys and explore the road travelled to reach their goals.
First Act
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First Act shares the origin tales and inspirational stories of Australia’s most innovative business owners and personalities. Hosted by Business Builders’ editors Cec Busby and Adam Bub, these frank conversations deliver a deep dive into the genesis of success. In each episode, Cec, Adam and their guests unpack the motivations that fired up their journeys and explore the road travelled to reach their goals.
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Beyond profit: Aviv Palti's journey from business to global impact
Aviv Palti is a lifelong entrepreneur with a knack for building businesses — and a heart set on making a difference. As the CEO of Lifestyle Brands and founder of the Cambodia Rural Students Trust (CRST), Aviv’s journey weaves together commercial success and social impact. Starting his first business at just 19, Aviv grew a small family venture into a thriving wholesale brand with global partnerships. But it was a family trip to Cambodia that unlocked a new purpose—breaking the poverty cycle through education. In this episode of First Act, Aviv reflects on the highs and lows of his entrepreneurial journey, the power of mentorship, and how dreaming big can transform lives. He also shares the incredible success stories of CRST students, who’ve gone from rural poverty to leadership roles across Cambodia. Get ready to be inspired by Aviv’s belief that business, just like life, is about giving back—and that “it’s not about me, it’s about we”. You can find out more about Cambodia Rural Students Trust and Aviv Palti's book Empowered: A New Generation of Leaders here: https://www.cambodiaruralstudentstrust.org/empowered
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