Wayne Gerard

Captain
DISC Type : DS

Founder at MyPlanner.au

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Overview

Wayne is a multi-faceted founder and investor, currently leading MyPlanner. au, an AI-powered life planner, and Partner Ventures (Prtnr), an investment firm. Colleagues and partners describe him as an inspirational, passionate, and authentic entrepreneurial leader. He also hosts the "7 Questions" podcast, exploring insights from other founders and investors.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Calm

Output-Driven

Consummate Professional

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

AI for Productivity
Launched MyPlanner. au in January 2026, an AI platform designed to help individuals and teams achieve focus and progress on their goals without burnout.
Sustainable Investing
His investment firm, Prtnr, focuses on early-stage companies that enhance health, longevity, and economic sustainability for people and the planet.
Founder Mentorship
He hosts the "7 Questions Podcast" to learn from and share the stories of founders and investors building innovative companies.

Media Appearances

Wayne has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
Founder at MyPlanner.au
9-2025
Managing Partner at Prtnr Advisory
6-2025
Founder at Brisbane Sustainability Leaders Forum
5-2025
Co-Founder & Partner at Create Financial
6-2024
Advisory Board Member at Advanced ⚙️

Education

7-2024 - 7-2024
Mergers & Acquisitions (MAQ) Program from Stanford University Graduate School of Business
2019 - 2019
Company Directors Update Course from Australian Institute of Company Directors

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Exp : 21 Location : Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Job Level : Leadership Designation : Founder at MyPlanner.au
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Insights For Selling To Wayne

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Wayne is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Wayne

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Wayne move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Wayne take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Wayne

Personality Compatibility


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