Fitness mogul Tobi Pearce flew from the Gold Coast, Young Rich debutant Jay Wright dished out digital marketing advice, and waste empire scion and luxury charter manager CEO Ellie Malouf was riffing on artificial intelligence. She also wanted the sashimi recipe.

Welcome to the founders’ table, an invite-only networking event hosted by founders-turned-venture capital whisperers Frank and Jacques Greeff. The pair, who are in a liminal space between selling their company for $180 million and launching the next one, have been keeping themselves busy inviting dozens of entrepreneurs to Frank’s home for brunch on Sydney’s northern beaches.