Alex Karamouzis is the founder and CEO of Zeal, a Melbourne fitness rewards app that partners with gyms to reward members for showing up. With a degree in exercise and sport science, Alex founded Orphic Education, a fitness training college built to raise personal training standards, and sold it to Athletes Authority by age 25. He cofounded Zero Food with his father, growing the health food brand into more than 1,000 stores nationally, including Coles, before its sale. Zeal is their second business together. Alex believes consistency is the most underrated style, and builds his work and life around it.Credit: Zeal.

Stephen Tam is the founder of AU Beauty Bazaar, a Sydney-based online retailer bringing Korean and Japanese skincare to Australian customers. Launched in 2024, the business is profitable and on track for a AUD 4.0M annual run-rate, known for its curated range, personal customer service and getting new products into Australia first. Before becoming a founder, Stephen spent his career in corporate strategy and leadership, including as Chief of Staff to the Asia CEO of MetLife. He shares lessons on building an ecommerce business on LinkedIn.Credit: AU Beauty Bazaar.

Dr. Jelena (Jel) Blajer is a Melbourne osteopath, conscious parenting educator, mum of three and co-founder of Sports & Spinal Group. After 25 years working with families, she founded Happy Hearts to support the gap between understanding advice and using it in everyday life. Now developing an app while running two clinics, Jel brings an honest perspective on becoming a beginner again, building a brand with purpose and turning clinical experience into practical support. Her work centres on connection, emotional wellbeing and helping families feel supported beyond the clinic door.Credit: Happy Hearts.