MICHAEL RIPIA
Founder | 9x Award Finalist | Entrepreneur | Sydney, Aus | Maori
Michael Ripia is an award-winning founder, born in NZ and based in Sydney.
Recognized as a finalist in over 9+ APAC business award categories, he has helped generate more than $31 million in bottom-line client revenue across multiple B2B industries.
His leadership philosophy is rooted in building businesses that scale with purpose, deliver measurable results and create a lasting impact.
Hey, I’m Michael. Welcome to the unfiltered, caffeine fueled corner of my entrepreneurial circus.
This blog is where I share the wins, the faceplants, and the “wtf was I thinking?” moments of building businesses that don’t just survive, they scale, even when the Wi-Fi’s down and the coffee’s gone cold.
Whether you’re running a business or sketching your first idea on the back of a receipt, you’re in the right place. I break down real strategies, lessons I’ve paid for in time, sleep, and sanity, and behind-the-scenes insights that actually move the needle, not just your anxiety.
So if you’re into real talk, smart systems and stories that prove you don’t need to sell your soul or make a 30 page business plan to build something great, you’ll feel right at home here.
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CAREER OVERVIEW
As a 4x founder, Michael has led multi-million dollar growth campaigns and built Australia’s largest tennis community with over 20,000 engaged coaches, clubs and players.
Recognised as a finalist for more than 9+ prestigious awards, including the Local Business Awards, Business NSW, and Australian Champion Awards, Michael has become a respected force across industries.
With a reputation for leadership and results that speak louder than words, he helps local and international service-based businesses and founders unlock scalable growth through automation, digital infrastructure, and people-first marketing systems.
He’s driven by one clear principle: build businesses that create real momentum, deliver measurable impact, and endure far beyond launch.
WHAT I BELIEVE IN
"I don’t do one-foot-in leadership. I’m all in or I’m not involved.
Every venture I’ve touched has been an extension of who I am: future-focused, client-centric and high-integrity. I believe in leading from the front. In failing fast. In giving people room to lead. And in building businesses that create momentum, not confusion.
I’m also deeply committed to personalization using data and behavior analytics to create experiences that feel tailored and perform exceptionally. From hyper-personalized marketing strategies to community-powered digital ecosystems, I see the next decade of business being driven by relevance, trust, and transparency.
That’s the world I want to build."
EXPLORE THE VENTURES I'VE BUILT
I DON'T JUST BUILD
BUSINESSES THAT WORK.
I build businesses that scale with purpose, make a global impact, and leave a lasting legacy.
✔️ Strategic Leadership
✔️ World Marketing Expert
✔️ Business Growth & Innovation
✔️ Vision-Driven Mindset
My Story
Michael’s entrepreneurial journey began in Rotorua, New Zealand, where he helped run his mother’s childcare centre as a teenager. That experience taught him the foundations of business, service, consistency, resilience, and the importance of solving real problems.
After moving to Sydney and studying Business Management and Constitutional Law at Waikato University and UNSW, he stepped away from formal education to build his first company at 21. He hasn't looked back since.
Today, through Halo Marketing, he empowers businesses with conversion-focused systems that eliminate guesswork and generate predictable growth. Through Synero Systems, he delivers powerful automation tools that give service providers their time, profit, and sanity back. And through Sydney Tennis NSW, he’s redefined what it means to build a community in the digital age.
Michael is also a competitive tennis player, a passion that mirrors his professional mindset: disciplined, focused, and future-ready. Whether in sport or business, he thrives in high-performance environments and thrives on helping others do the same.
More than a founder, Michael Ripia is a builder of platforms, systems, and people. His mission is simple—create enduring value, empower others to lead, and leave a legacy that lasts.
CHECK OUT MY BLOG STORIES
Lessons From Losing Before I Learned to Win
Success doesn’t happen overnight. In this deeply honest post, Michael shares hard earned lessons from failure and why losing early was the best thing that ever happened to him.
You Can’t Win Alone: The Power of Your Support Network
Michael Ripia unpacks why success is never a solo game and how surrounding yourself with the right people can change everything. Learn how friends, mentors and loved ones fuel resilience and ambition.
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