Welcome to ABCD: The Business Edition! This series is all about talking to people in the start-up world and exploring innovative ideas that need to be heard about. Follow for new episodes every week, and tune in to hear about the exciting business ideas coming out of Melbourne's unique startup ecosystem :)
Welcome to ABCD: The Business Edition! This series is all about talking to people in the start-up world and exploring innovative ideas that need to be heard about. Follow for new episodes every week, and tune in to hear about the exciting business ideas coming out of Melbourne's unique startup ecosystem :)

What if investing felt less like decoding Wall Street jargon and more like getting advice from a mate who knows their stuff?
In this episode of the ABCD Podcast, we sit down with Lachie Duncan, founder of PocketAdviser, a new fintech platform that's simplifying investing for young people or those who didn't know where or how to start their investing journey.
We dive into:
🔹 The journey from traditional finance to startup founder
🔹 Why investing feels intimidating — and how Pocket Adviser is changing that
🔹 Building a product that’s both compliant and genuinely helpful
🔹 Actionable tips for first-time investors
Whether you’re curious about investing or thinking of building something in fintech, this episode’s packed with grounded advice, real stories, and a fresh take on money.