The Interview - Peter Freedman AM, Røde
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Published10 months ago
Duration1:17:21
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Languageen
CategoryEducation
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Views72.7K
Likes1.8K
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Engagement Rate2.53%
Likes per 100 views2.53
Comments per 1K views0.00
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Peter Freedman AM is the self-made billionaire maverick behind one of Australia’s greatest manufacturing success stories.
As the Founder and Chairman of RØDE Microphones, he turned a near-bankrupt family electronics business in 1987 into a global powerhouse—now exporting to over 120 countries, manufacturing everything in Sydney, and used by the world’s leading content creators, filmmakers, musicians, and broadcasters.
Bold, driven, and obsessively hands-on, Peter is more than a tech entrepreneur—he’s a fierce advocate for Australian manufacturing, design excellence, and innovation on home soil.
He famously reverse-engineered his first microphone in 1990, and never looked back—building vertically integrated factories filled with robots, launching revolutionary products like the VideoMic and RØDECaster, and acquiring global brands like Mackie, Lectrosonics, Aphex and SoundField under the Freedman Group.
Awarded Member of the Order of Australia in 2016, and named EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2014, Peter is as well known for his philanthropy as he is for his products—donating millions to arts, mental health, and design, including a record-breaking purchase of Kurt Cobain’s MTV Unplugged guitar, which he turned into cultural capital for Australia.
Blunt, brilliant, and deeply committed to legacy, he’s said:
“I’m not a capitalist. I just love winning.”
This is a story of grit, reinvention, and building global greatness—out of a suburban factory in Sydney.
Founder & Host | Rob Langton
Proudly produced, licensed & distributed by Ready Media Group.
The Interview | Australia's most watched business program.
Further Information:
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https://rode.com/en
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