UPCOMING EVENTS
Mike Pond is a faith-driven entrepreneur, Olympic canoe coach, and 35-year veteran of the pet food industry. Guided by a deep commitment to integrity, stewardship, and service, Mike founded and grew Prime100 into one of Australia’s leading veterinary-recommended pet food companies. Under his leadership, the business became the nation’s second-largest sale of pet food company
Mike sold a majority stake in Prime100 to Quadrant Private Equity at a valuation exceeding $100 million and later exited the business at a $500 million valuation. His approach rooted in discipline, innovation, and a servant leadership mindset delivered transformational growth across product, manufacturing, and retail.
Earlier in life, Mike coached elite paddlers to the Olympic level, applying the same principles of focus, resilience, and faith that would later underpin his business journey. Today, he mentors and invests in a new generation of pet food entrepreneurs, while also dedicating time to ministry, philanthropy, and kingdom-focused initiatives.
Through the MAP Foundation and Canu32, Mike is committed to building ventures that honour God, elevate others, and create long-term impact across sport, business, and community.
Michael Pond was the WAIS and Olympic Coach and National Sprint Team representative from 1989 – 1991.
Mike won National K2 and K4 titles with former World Champion Martin Hunter.
Mike was assistant coach under Ramon Andersson from 2006 – 2016, working with the 8 Olympians WA produced over that time as well as numerous other National junior and senior team representatives.
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Coached and assisted in the preparation of 8 Olympic athletes over 6 Olympic cycles, including the 2012 London Olympic team.
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Member of the 2012 London Olympic team as a coach.
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Australian National champion and multiple times member of National team kayak athlete in his twenties
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Mike is a highly accomplished entrepreneur with extensive experience in business and sports coaching.
A presentation not to be missed.
We will then have plenty of opportunities to network with fellow Kingdom Entrepreneurs.
Details
Date: Friday, 26th September 2025
Time: 12.00pm for a 12.30 pm start. Finish at 3:00 pm.
Venue: The Brisbane Club
Suite 3/241 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
VIP Tickets: Limited to 20.
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VIP: $295 (Includes a curated Boardroom style meeting with Michael Pond with 20 other entrepreneurs + Live Q & A)
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Note: VIPs will have a special session in a separate room from 3.00pm - 4.00pm.
General Tickets: Limited to 80
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Early Bird: $190 (Deal ends on the 28th August 2025)
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General Admission: $220
Location:
The Brisbane Club
Suite 3/241 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Jason is a dynamic force in the business and health sectors, a highly sought-after thought leader, an award-winning entrepreneur, and an acclaimed physiotherapist. He founded the Back In Motion Health Group from humble beginnings, growing it into Australia’s largest provider of physiotherapy and related services at the time. His leadership propelled the company to remarkable success, earning accolades such as the BRW Fast Franchise for five consecutive years and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award.
Ernst Young Entrepreneur-of-the-Year, Jason believes the opportunity of a lifetime comes around about once a day. He made a career out of getting it wrong more than he got it right. He never wanted a business, and yet ended up with over 140 of them supported by a team of 700+ and eventually selling for over $100m.
Jason’s impact extends beyond commercial achievements. He actively contributes to peak bodies, community organisations, and business forums, sharing his expertise on leadership, strategy and governance.
He founded the Iceberg Leadership Institute, graduating thousands through masterclasses on personal and professional development. Jason’s passion for knowledge-sharing led him to author three books and countless articles. He’s a frequent media contributor and captivating keynote speaker, inspiring audiences worldwide.
Jason’s dedication to improving lives extends to his social justice work, notably as the Founding Chair of the SOS Health Foundation, championing the health of disadvantaged communities. In his personal life, he cherishes time with his family, enjoys tennis, motorcycling, and travel, and is an active member of his local church community. Jason embodies a multi-faceted leader, leaving an indelible mark on business, health and philanthropy.
Jason is an accomplished physiotherapist, dynamic entrepreneur, and award-winning leadership expert in high demand.
Failed medical missionary, reluctant businessman, unqualified franchisor, all leading to accidental founder and CEO of Australia's largest physiotherapy network at the time, the Back In Motion Health Group, creating an unlikely success that surprises himself even more than those around him.
Initially, a leader by chance, Jason has now mentored over 1,000 others like him through the Iceberg Leadership Institute. A regular contributor on business, leadership, and health-related topics, you can hear his thoughts on podcasts, television, radio, and online channels.
Jason is also the author of three books, a keynote speaker, and a missional justice advocate.
A presentation not to be missed.
We will then have plenty of opportunities to network with fellow Kingdom Entrepreneurs.
Details
Date: Friday, 31st October 2025
Time: 12.00pm for a 12.30 pm start. Finish at 3:00 pm.
Venue: The Brisbane Club
Suite 3/241 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
VIP Tickets: Limited to 20.
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VIP: $295 (Includes a curated Boardroom style meeting with Jason Smith with 20 other entrepreneurs + Live Q & A)
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Note: VIPs will have a special session in a separate room from 3.00pm - 4.00pm.
General Tickets: Limited to 80
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Early Bird: $190 (Deal ends on the 26th September 2025)
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General Admission: $220
Location:
The Brisbane Club
Suite 3/241 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Adrian Schrinner became the 17th Lord Mayor of Brisbane in 2019 and is working hard to build a better Brisbane.City-shaping projects like the turn-up-and-go Brisbane Metro, Kangaroo Point Bridge, as well as the Moggill Road Corridor and Beams Road upgrades are helping keep Brisbane moving, while destinations like Howard Smith Wharves, the Archerfield Wetlands, Hanlon Park and Bradbury Park have made Brisbane's lifestyle even better.
Adrian is firmly focused on improving the areas where people live and his “suburbs first” guarantee is ensuring that at least 80 per cent of his Budget is invested in the suburbs.Adrian and his wife Nina’s proudest achievements are their four young children who they are raising together in Carindale. As a father and Lord Mayor, he is determined to ensure Brisbane just keeps getting better.
Since taking office in April 2019, he has led the Brisbane City Council — the largest local government in the Southern Hemisphere — with a strong focus on sustainability, infrastructure, and delivering practical outcomes for everyday families.Raised in Brisbane’s southeast, Adrian’s story is grounded in hard work, community values, and service. As the son of small business owners, he grew up helping in the family cleaning business and later earned his private pilot's licence while still in his teens.
He also served as an officer cadet in the Royal Australian Air Force, training at the Australian Defence Force Academy.Adrian entered public life in 2005 when he was elected Councillor for Chandler Ward. In 2011, he became Brisbane’s youngest-ever Deputy Mayor, where he oversaw major infrastructure projects such as the Legacy Way tunnel, the reconstruction of Riverwalk after the 2011 floods, and improvements to bikeways and public transport. As Lord Mayor, his signature achievements include leading the development of the Brisbane Metro — one of Australia’s largest transit infrastructure projects — and delivering multiple new green bridges to enhance the city’s liveability and reduce traffic congestion.
Passionate about the environment and long-term planning, Adrian launched the transformation of Victoria Park into one of the country’s largest new urban parklands. His “Suburbs First Guarantee” ensures that at least 80% of Council’s investment benefits communities outside the inner city, delivering roads, parks, and essential services where families live.Adrian also serves as Chair of the Council of Mayors (SEQ), where he advocates for South East Queensland on issues like the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games, regional transport, and housing affordability.A committed family man, Adrian lives in Carindale with his wife Nina and their four children.
His leadership is shaped by strong values, a deep love for Brisbane, and a passion for serving people at every level of the community. Whether it’s responding to natural disasters, planning for long-term growth, or advocating for vulnerable residents, Adrian is a Mayor who leads with integrity, compassion, and a vision for a brighter, more connected city.A presentation not to be missed.We will then have plenty of opportunities to network with fellow Kingdom Entrepreneurs.
DetailsDate: Friday, 28th November 2025
Time: 12.00pm for a 12.30 pm start. Finish at 3:00 pm.
Venue: The Brisbane ClubSuite 3/241 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
VIP Tickets: Limited to 20. VIP: $295 (Includes a curated Boardroom style meeting with 20 other entrepreneurs + Live Q & A)
Note: VIPs will have a special session in a separate room from 3.00pm - 4.00pm.
General Tickets: Limited to 80Early Bird: $190 (Deal ends on the 31st October 2025)
General Admission: $220Location: The Brisbane ClubSuite 3/241 Adelaide St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
PAST EVENTS
Lunch with Daryl Holmes
Dr Daryl Holmes OBE is a pioneering Australian entrepreneur, qualified dentist, and passionate philanthropist whose life work reflects a calling far beyond business. After graduating from the University of Queensland in 1987, he served as a Dental Officer in the Royal Australian Air Force before launching his private practice in North Queensland. In 2005, he founded 1300SMILES, Australia’s first ASX-listed dental group, transforming the dental industry through innovation, service excellence, and accessible care. He led 1300 SMILES through a A$165 million in enterprise value sale to Abano Healthcare Group in late 2021.Dr Daryl says, “But it is not the dollars that define success, Getting to a point where you can balance your life and having the opportunity to give back that's what I see as success”“You can get everything you want in life, if you just help others get what they want.''Caring for people's pearly whites has created worldly riches, but the real reward is at the pearly gates to Heaven for Dr Holmes, whose approach to life is founded on a strong Christian faith.
Lunch with Peter and Sue Irvine
Peter Irvine is the Co-Founder of Gloria Jeans Coffees Australia is now the CEO- Kingdom Momentum Ltd and author of "Win In Business" and "Building Your Business, Your People, Your Life"Peter aims to empower churches and ministries to reach people for Jesus Christ. and other organisations in connecting faith to life. To see people have a renewed vision of God’s plan for them.Peter has more than 50 years of experience in ministry and business at a high-profile management level, starting his professional career as a junior at DDB Needham Advertising, Sydney acquiring an extensive portfolio of business expertise. He ended his career as Managing Director of DDB, by then the second largest advertising agency in Sydney. During this time Peter was part of the team who launched McDonalds in Australia.In 1996 Peter, with his business partner, established the Gloria Jean’s Coffees franchise in Australia. In January 2005, they purchased the International Master Franchise brand for Australia. By the time the company was sold in 2014, there were over 400 Gloria Jean's stores across Australia and over 800 coffee houses in 39 countries worldwide.
Lunch with Wendy Simpson OAM
Widely regarded as a pioneer, Wendy Simpson OAM has made a career out of driving innovation and change. She has held key leadership roles across a number of traditionally male dominated industries, from airfreight, telecommunications and precision engineering, to property development.
While many telecommunications companies suffered during the “dot-com” crash, Wendy drove AU $6 Billion in annual sales across 17 countries, and was a key member of the team at Alcatel Shanghai Bell that successfully negotiated with the Chinese government to bring the internet to China.
Launch Lunch with Michael Crossland
During this lunch, we will hear from our speaker Michael Crossland on "The Power of Perspective" with a Faith Filled Heart
Michael will share his remarkably inspiring story of overcoming extreme adversity to achieve incredible outcomes in both his personal and professional life. Global audience numbers now exceed 900,000 people. Despite and because of spending nearly 1/4 of his life in hospital, Michael’s ability to help shift your mindset, instil perspective and have you determined to become the best version of yourself, will amaze and inspire.