What does it take to build a business that goes beyond balance sheets and leaves a legacy?

In this episode of Founders 15 of Fame, a segment of Transforming the Game, host Kristina Katsanevas sits down with Vishnu Naidu — Chartered Accountant, entrepreneur, and founder of Your Business Group (YBG) — to unpack what real success looks like when profit meets purpose.

After more than 30 years in accounting across Australia, New York, and South Africa, Vishnu has mastered more than numbers. He’s built a business model rooted in partnership — connecting business owners with trusted experts in law, finance, HR, and IT to grow and protect wealth across generations.

In this episode, we dive into:

✅ How YBG helps business owners scale through collaboration, M&A, and succession planning
✅ The power of legacy — and why Vishnu believes in protecting the “bloodline” of wealth
✅ Why resourcing and culture are today’s biggest business challenges
✅ How giving back through the Salvation Army, the Parramatta Chamber, and community projects fuels his purpose
✅ Why he believes, “If you can dream it, you can achieve it — but only if you take action.”

From boardrooms to community kitchens, Vishnu’s story is proof that business can be both profitable and profoundly human.
“It’s very hard to rule from the grave—but in this case, you can.”

👤 About Vishnu Naidu

Vishnu Naidu is a Chartered Accountant, registered company auditor (ASIC), and Principal of Your Business Group (YBG). With over three decades of experience across multiple continents, he specializes in audit, taxation, CFO services, and strategic business advisory. Vishnu previously served as Senior Audit Manager at Ernst & Young and Partner at Macquarie Partners (acquired by Deloitte in 2011). Beyond business, he has served on the boards of the Salvation Army and the Parramatta Chamber of Commerce, embodying the belief that true success lies in giving back.

🌐 Learn more:
• Vishnu’s Website: https://vishnunaidu.com
• Your Business Group: https://ybg.net.au

🕒 Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Vishnu Naidu & YBG
02:10 Redefining Accounting as Advisory
04:43 Building Teams & Navigating Post-COVID Resourcing
06:57 Scaling Smart: Mergers, Acquisitions & Succession
08:25 Legacy & Protecting the “Bloodline” of Wealth
10:40 Giving Back: The Human Side of Business
12:45 Teaching Financial Literacy & Empowering the Next Generation
13:48 Final Words: “Dream it, plan it, do it.”

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