QuestX Episode 11: From Startups to Scale: Building Australia's Property Powerhouse with David Hyman

In this episode of QuestX, we sit down with David Hyman, co-founder and CEO of Lendi Group, to trace his remarkable entrepreneurial journey — from launching one of Australia's fastest-growing startups to reshaping the future of property and finance.

David shares how his early experience scaling Jump On It (later acquired by LivingSocial) taught him the power of rapid execution and product-market fit. He dives deep into the decision to pivot from e-commerce into the complex, highly regulated world of mortgage broking — revealing how he and his co-founders MVP’d not just a product, but entire businesses to test before committing.

We unpack the massive challenges and rewards behind merging with Aussie Home Loans, navigating cultural integration, legacy systems, and a complete digital transformation of one of Australia’s most iconic financial brands.

David also introduces us to “Find, Buy, Own”, Lendi’s next strategic evolution — a bold move to unify the fractured homeownership journey through tightly integrated tech, customer-first service, and compliance by design.

He opens up about how he stays grounded, the role of mentorship in different phases of leadership, and why staying focused on legacy, not just exit, is what drives him today.

Whether you’re a founder, an operator, or someone curious about what it takes to build a category-defining business — this conversation is raw, tactical, and rich with insight.