When Anthony Woods was growing up in Perth, he and his dad had a deal: “He [dad] would break the home computer, and I would fix it.” 

The seeds of his career would grow from this family pastime. 

The software engineer is now the co-founder of Grafana Labs, a tech company valued at $13 billion with 25 million users around the world who rely on its simple-to-use data visualisation services.

In the final episode of season six of How I Made It, host Lauren Sams finds out how this founder turned a little-known start-up into a software giant.

This podcast was sponsored by Sinch Engage.

Further reading:

This ex-dealmaker defied the sceptics to build cult brand Frank Green

Ben Young spent the first part of his career in waste management. It gave him the greatest idea for his second half.

Nicole Eckels’ multimillion-dollar idea was right under her nose

The Glasshouse Fragrances CEO has grown her company into a $100 million global powerhouse, with products stocked in more than 10 countries.

When Anthony Woods was growing up in Perth, he and his dad had a deal: &ldquo;He [dad] would break the home computer, and I would fix it.&rdquo;&nbsp;
The seeds of his career would grow from this family pastime.&nbsp;
The software engineer is now the co-founder of Grafana Labs, a tech company valued at $13 billion with 25 million users around the world who rely on its simple-to-use data visualisation services.
In the final episode of season six of How I Made It, host Lauren Sams finds out how this founder turned a little-known start-up into a software giant.
This podcast was sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="http://sinchengage.com/">Sinch Engage</a>.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/retail/how-frank-green-became-the-world-s-most-famous-water-bottle-20260904-p60ulq?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=how_i_made_it&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">This ex-dealmaker defied the sceptics to build cult brand Frank Green</a>
Ben Young spent the first part of his career in waste management. It gave him the greatest idea for his second half.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/fashion-and-style/how-a-former-make-up-artist-built-a-100m-home-scent-brand-20260831-p60t0m?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=how_i_made_it&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Nicole Eckels&rsquo; multimillion-dollar idea was right under her nose</a>
The Glasshouse Fragrances CEO has grown her company into a $100 million global powerhouse, with products stocked in more than 10 countries.

How I Made It is back with new hosts Lauren Sams & Yolanda Redrup. Join us to learn how Australia’s top entrepreneurs built their fortunes and what they learnt along the way.

How I Made It is back with new hosts Lauren Sams &amp; Yolanda Redrup. Join us to learn how Australia&rsquo;s top entrepreneurs built their fortunes and what they learnt along the way.