Investment Thesis with Kali Norman

Podcast host Kali invites listeners to join her as she builds her own investment thesis from the ground up—learning directly from experienced investors and founders who have already defined (and redefined) theirs.In this session, we sit down with investor and founder Jodie Imam.Jodie Imam is the Co-Founder and CEO of Tractor Venture, providing flexible, revenue-based financing to help companies grow without diluting ownership, as well as an angel investor, advisor and board member. Prior to Tractor, she led Australia’s SBE Australia in accelerating innovative female leaders, and co-founded companies including Occasional Butler (acquired by Airtasker) and depo8 coworking. With experience spanning entrepreneurship, startup mentoring and strategic leadership, Jodie brings a founder’s mindset to investing; spotting potential, backing people, and building resilience.

Podcast host Kali invites listeners to join her as she builds her own investment thesis from the ground up—learning directly from experienced investors who have already defined (and redefined) theirs.In this session, we sit down with investor Elaine Stead.Elaine Stead is a Principal at Main Sequence, with a focus on the “Humanity Scale Healthcare” challenge. With a background spanning science, entrepreneurship, and venture capital, she holds a Ph.D. in Biochemistry (Stem Cell Biology) and a B.Sc.in Biochemistry and Microbiology, and has also been a founder of venture businesses, including Blue Sky VC, Human VC and Tribe Global Ventures. In all avenues, Elaine prioritises human-centricity, emphasising authentic connections, vulnerability, and compassion, advocating for values-driven innovation and a desire to make better that which can be.

Podcast host Kali invites listeners to join her as she builds her own investment thesis from the ground up—learning directly from experienced investors who have already defined (and redefined) theirs. In this session, we sit down with investor Matt Macfarlane.Matt is a non-executive director at AgriFutures, iCetana, Pet Rescue, and AEGIC. Prior to moving to non-executive roles Matt co-founded a $40m venture capital fund in Perth, co-founded a software startup in Perth; spent 11 years in Europe working in telecom mergers and acquisitions; and contributed to early stage startups as an angel investor and mentor. 

Podcast host Kali Norman invites listeners to join her as she builds her own investment thesis from the ground up—learning directly from experienced investors who have already defined (and redefined) theirs. Welcome to the show.