Radek Sali: Conscious Capitalism, Billion-Dollar Wisdom, and the Future of Business

In this episode of 'The Wisdom Of... Show', host Simon Bowen speaks with Radek Sali, the visionary entrepreneur who transformed Swisse Wellness from a $15 million company into a $2.7 billion empire in under a decade. Now Chairman of Light Warrior Group, Radek shares his insights on conscious capitalism, the value of failure, and how to build businesses that serve both shareholders and humanity. Discover his revolutionary approach to scaling culture-first organizations and his philosophy of creating shared value through investment.

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Episode Breakdown

00:00 Introduction and Radek's remarkable journey from Swisse to Light Warrior

05:30 The transformative power of failure: Why setbacks are education, not defeat

12:45 Culture as competitive advantage: Building Australia's "Best Place to Work"

18:20 The billion-dollar mindset: How to scale without sacrificing your soul

25:15 Conscious capitalism in action: The Light Warrior Group philosophy

32:40 Creating shared value: Investment strategies that serve humanity

38:50 The 50% rule: Why half of Radek's time is dedicated to philanthropy

44:10 Environmental consciousness and business: The climate imperative

50:25 Future of wellness industry: Trends and opportunities ahead

56:40 Advice for aspiring conscious capitalists

About Radek Sali

Radek Sali is a visionary entrepreneur and conscious capitalist who revolutionized the health and wellness industry through his leadership of Swisse Wellness. Under his guidance, Swisse grew from a $15 million company with 30 employees to a $2.7 billion enterprise with over 7,000 employees, becoming Australia's largest global wellness company and the number one natural health brand in Australia and China.

After selling Swisse for $1.7 billion in 2015—one of Australia's largest private transactions—Radek founded Light Warrior Group with ex-Goldman Sachs banker Adam Gregory. Light Warrior is an investment firm committed to creating shared value by investing in businesses that are socially responsible and environmentally conscious.

Radek dedicates 50% of his time to not-for-profit work, serving as Chairman of Igniting Change and Founder of Lightfolk Foundation. He's also a Founding Member of the Climate Leaders Coalition and serves on the boards of multiple organizations focused on positive change.

In February 2024, Radek released "How to Build a Billion-Dollar Business," sharing his insights for aspiring entrepreneurs and business leaders who want to create companies that matter.

Connect with Radek Sali

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/radeksali/

Light Warrior Group: https://lightwarrior.com/

Wanderlust: https://wanderlust.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderlustausnz/

About Simon Bowen

Simon has spent over two decades working with influential leaders across complex industries. His focus is on elevating thinking in organizations, recognizing that success is directly proportional to the quality of thinking and ideas within a business. Simon leads the renaissance of thinking through his work with global leaders and organizations.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonbowen-mm/

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Website: https://thesimonbowen.com/

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