Tom, Smirk Investments Pty Ltd
Age 32
Driven Young member, Founders Retreat 2
How They'd Describe It
"A real opportunity to disconnect with the outside world and all the noise to then be able to really connect with yourself."
Who am I?
I'm originally from Far North Queensland and now live in Perth. I'm passionate about building high-performing businesses and enjoy thinking about growth, leadership, systems, and continuous improvement. Sometimes obsessing over marginal improvements vs the big picture.
My Business
I own and run a dental clinic (Dental 359) alongside a fully digital dental laboratory (Prime Lab Dental Studios) in Perth. I also own a share of a separate dental clinic. I graduated from Dentistry in 2017 and worked for others till 2022 before buying a share of a clinic after being inspired to do my own thing. This didn't work exactly how I wanted and I wanted more autonomy and started my own business in 2024 and a dental lab in house in 2025 and now the lab is at a dedicated facility in 2026. I was inspired by someone that told me I was too comfortable in life and so I bought a clinic in the heart of Subiaco in Perth, which I was then told I was crazy. Good times haha
Favourite Quote
""Comfort is the enemy of progress." — P.T. Barnum "The impediment to action advances action. What stands in the way becomes the way." — Marcus Aurelius"
