Origin to Ambition: The Entrepreneur Journey
On Origin to Ambition, successful entrepreneurs and business owners share the untold stories and practical strategies that fueled their growth from a simple idea to a thriving enterprise. Founders, start-up leaders, and bootstrapped innovators join honest conversations about their journey with host Sean Dunne (Founder of Dominium Capital). From securing their first customers and navigating cash flow to the challenges of scaling a team and planning a profitable exit, Origin to Ambition provides the real-world lessons and actionable advice to help you master your own entrepreneurial journey.
Sean Dunne
Welcome to The Origin to Ambition Podcast. I’m Sean Dunne, and I’ve spent the last 25+ years helping people bridge the gap between where they start and where they want to be. By day, I am a Business and Personal Financial Adviser. In 2010, I established Dominium Capital Group to provide sophisticated Private Wealth and Business Financial Advice. My career has taken me around the world—giving me the incredible opportunity to live and work in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Spain. That global perspective is something I bring not only to my clients but to the conversations we have right here on the podcast.
Prior to founding Dominium Capital, I was the National Manager for ING Financial Planning at ING Australia, and I’ve had the privilege of teaching financial subjects for Kaplan Education (who were kind enough to call me a “leading industry expert”). But there’s more to life than business and finance. Outside of the studio and the office, my greatest passion is my family. I am a lifelong student of Japanese language and culture, and I actively practice the Japanese martial art of Kendo. When I’m relaxing, it’s usually with a good book, great music, a glass of fine wine, watching the cricket, or traveling the world.
I’m thrilled to have you tuning in. Let’s dive into the journey from origin to ambition together.
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