MY VENTURES
I’m the founder and director of Halo Marketing, Synero Systems, and Sydney Tennis NSW. Together, my ventures have impacted tens of thousands of people, from business owners and service providers to everyday athletes, driving results across digital, automation, and community-building.
I’ve also been exploring commercial real estate over the past few years, and while I haven’t published my full portfolio here yet, I plan to share that soon.
Some of the companies you’ll see below were built from scratch, others acquired and scaled. For a deeper look into my professional journey and story, feel free to check out the About page.
This page highlights the most recognized companies I currently lead or co-founded.
While I’m involved in additional niche ventures (including several private digital assets), I keep those confidential due to the competitive nature of certain industries, especially in performance marketing and SaaS.
Beyond my own brands, I’m also an active partner and investor in several emerging companies across Australia and internationally, particularly in sectors like AI, digital products, and travel-based income platforms.
CURRENT VENTURES
Halo Marketing: A top-tier digital marketing agency specializing in comprehensive 360° marketing solutions, recognized among Australia's Top 500 industry-leading agencies.
Synero Systems: A SaaS platform designed to automate and streamline operations for service-based businesses, enhancing efficiency and client management.
Sydney Tennis NSW: One of Australia's largest tennis communities, connecting over 20,000 players, coaches and clubs.
PREVIOUS VENTURES
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Michael Ripia is an award-winning Australian entrepreneur, author and global growth partner, best known as the founder of Halo Marketing, Synero Group, and Sydney Tennis NSW.
Born in New Zealand and based in Sydney, Australia, Michael is a 3x founder who has built and scaled multiple ventures across digital marketing, real estate and community development. His flagship agency, Halo Marketing, has grown into a seven-figure business helping service-based companies generate consistent revenue through high-performance marketing systems, automation, and lead generation.
Recognised with over 11x APAC business awards in multiple categories, Michael has proven his ability to turn ideas into scalable, revenue-generating systems across multiple industries, contributing to more than $31 million in client revenue across B2B sectors.
He is the author of “Showing Up: How I Built Businesses, Communities, and Momentum from the Ground Up,” where he shares insights on discipline, consistency, and what it really takes to build momentum from zero.
Alongside his business ventures, he founded Sydney Tennis NSW, one of Australia’s largest tennis networks with over 20,000 members, connecting players, coaches, and clubs across Australia.
His work sits at the intersection of business, performance, and lifestyle, where entrepreneurship and sport fuel each other. From building companies to playing competitive tennis and cycling across Sydney, Michael’s approach is centred on long-term thinking, meaningful relationships, and creating systems that support both growth and freedom.
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