In this episode of the CEO Podcast, Clint sits down with Joe Mercorella, the CEO of Lumary. Lumary is a groundbreaking company in the disability and aged care sector in Australia. Discover how he combined his passion for technology and meaningful work to create a company that aims to enable sustainable healthcare globally.Timestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Initial Impressions00:20 - Guest Introduction and Company Overview00:36 - Combining Passion with Entrepreneurship00:59 - Journey to Lumary and Initial Steps01:31 - Vision for Sustainable Healthcare01:42 - Clarifying Company Name: Lumary02:01 - Early Work in Disability Sector02:23 - Australian Government Reforms in 201402:45 - Challenges in the Disability Sector03:16 - Non-Profit Organizations in Australia03:53 - Government Mandates and Market Conservatism04:14 - Adoption of Cloud Technology04:45 - Foundation Clients and Market Advocacy05:00 - Impact of Cloud Technology05:33 - Paper-Based Systems in Various Sectors06:13 - Building a Company in Australia06:45 - Entrepreneurial Spirit in Different Australian Cities07:17 - Challenges and Support for Young Entrepreneurs08:17 - Venture Ecosystem in Australia09:01 - Raising Capital and VC Engagement10:05 - Staying in Adelaide vs. Moving to Bigger Cities11:02 - Building Locally and Community Impact11:44 - Expanding into International Markets12:05 - Challenges of Entering the US Market12:26 - Simplifying Market Entry Concerns12:58 - Product Development and Market Leadership13:30 - Finding Trustworthy People in New Markets14:07 - Perception of Australian vs. US Companies15:01 - Impact of AI on the Sector15:54 - Importance of a Solid Foundation for AI Integration16:37 - Internal Use of AI for Efficiency17:08 - Blueprint for Proficient Business Operations17:53 - Ethics and Marketing of AI18:26 - Internal Efficiency Improvements with AI19:40 - Typical Day Across Time Zones20:33 - Staying Grounded: Family and Faith21:58 - Reading and Learning Interests23:36 - Australian Perspective on US Politics24:20 - Views on US Political Polarization25:07 - Term Limits and Political Stability26:09 - Predictability in Political Systems27:00 - Economic Influence and Market Analysis28:11 - Fiat System and Crypto Discussion29:14 - State System and Regional Differences30:08 - Final Question: Who Gave You a Chance?30:22 - Family Influence and Entrepreneurial Spirit30:56 - Closing Remarks and Appreciation

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