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How to Hook Investors: Alan Jones Breaks Down Braiv’s Winning Pitch

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryImagine translating, dubbing, and captioning a full video course in multiple languages, automatically, in minutes, and at a fraction of...

Jacky Koh (Relevance AI) on Building the AI Workforce and Why Most AI Agents Are Just Workflows

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEventEpisode Sum...

Eden Shirley on Disrupting Yourself, Surviving Crisis, and Building a Culture of Warriors

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryEden Shirley, founder and CEO of AutoGuru, shares how he turned a near-collapse during COVID-19 into a high-growth B2B success story wi...

Millie Marconi on Building an AI to Test Content Before You Post It

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEventEpisode Sum...

Would You Rent Your Backyard for Events? Say Hello to Kabir Arora from Backya

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryKabir Arora is the co-founder of Backya, a fresh take on the events marketplace, connecting homeowners with underused backyards to peop...

Pocket Sun’s Guide to Standing Out as an Emerging Investor

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryPocket Sun is the Founding Partner at SoGal Ventures, the first female-led, millennial VC firm investing in the future of living, worki...

Introducing Perspective X | Hosted by Pauline Fetaui

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What drives bold decisions, intentional leadership, and the courage to create something entirely new?In Perspective X, host Pauline Fetaui dives deep ...

S3 | E8 – Adrian Macneil (Co-Founder & CEO at Foxglove) on Developer Tools for Robotics, and Why Ambitious Kiwis Need to Go — and Come Back Smarter

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryAdrian Macneil grew up packing kiwifruit in rural New Zealand, now he’s building the core infrastructure powering the future of robot...

From Cryptography to AppSec: Scott Contini on Building Practical Security

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryScott Contini has a PhD in cryptography with more than a dozen research publications, and has spent the last 15 years focused on solvin...

Anish Sinha (upcover) on How Founders Can Thrive Despite Australia’s AI Budget Blunder

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEventEpisode Sum...

Accelerating Discovery: Alain Richardt on AI, Quantum Chemistry, and the Future of Materials Science

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEventEpisode Sum...

Late Payments, Big Problems: Stephen Neli on Fixing Small Biz Cash Flow with Zellus

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryStephen Neli is only six weeks into building Zellus, but he’s already going after one of small business’ biggest problems—late pa...

Monique Woodard’s Cake Ventures Strategy: Big Bets on Aging, Women & Culture

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryMonique Woodard is the Founder and Solo GP of Cake Ventures, a venture fund focused on the enormous opportunities created by demographi...

S3 | E7 - Xavier Collins (CEO at Wonder) on AI’s creative revolution, building thriving marketplaces, and reshaping the film industry

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryXavier Collins, London-born and New Zealand-raised, is no stranger to building marketplaces that scale. After early days at Uber, Xavie...

Engineering Security: Bridging DevOps and AppSec with Jon-Anthoney de Boer

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryJon-Anthoney de Boer is the Product Security Lead at Transmax, overseeing security for critical infrastructure that manages traffic flo...

AI Agents, AlphaGo & the $18B Wrapper: Will Liang on What’s Next in AI

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEventEpisode Sum...

S3 | E6 - Anton Jackson Smith (b.next) on building synthetic cells, programmable biology, and the future of biotech

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryAnton Jackson Smith is a synthetic biologist, Stanford PhD, and founder of b.next—a startup building synthetic cells from scratch to ...

Building Legal AI That Lawyers Can Actually Rely On (ft. Deeligence)

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryGeorgie Healy speaks with Elena Tsalanidis and Justin Hansky, co-founders of Deeligence, a legal AI startup transforming the way law fi...

Fixing Fitting Rooms (and Startup Pitches) with Olivya Munro

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryOlivya Munro, founder of Zello Studio, is on a mission to transform fitting rooms with smart tech. She shares how a frustrating shoppin...

How James Tynan from Square Peg Invests in EdTech

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this episode of First Cheque, Cheryl and Maxine sit down with James Tynan of Square Peg to explore why EdTech might be one of the m...

S3 | E5 - From Law School to Leading the Future of Creator Platforms: How Georgia Rippin (Kold Open) Is Building the Next Wave of Mid-Form Video, and Sneaking Into Hollywood

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryGrowing up in Wellington, New Zealand, with parents in the police force and government, a career in film and TV wasn’t exactly on the...

How AI is Changing Law Firms Forever (Ft. Denise Farmer, Clio)

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryDenise Farmer, General Manager of APAC at Clio, the world's largest legal technology platform, joins Georgie Healy to discuss how artif...

Scaling Cyber at Fujitsu: Laura O'Neill on Strategy, Risk and Growth

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Secured, host Cole Cornford chats with Laura O'Neill from Fujitsu Cyber. Laura shares her journey from a pure maths ...

S3 | E4 - Bowen Pan (Common Room) on launching Facebook Marketplace, spotting hidden opportunities, and mastering the art of product

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryBowen Pan’s career is a playbook on turning hidden opportunities into global products. Currently the VP of Product at Common Room (a ...

Meet Juno: The AI That Knows Your Customers Better Than You Do (Ft. Michelle Gilmore, CEO Juno)

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryGeorgie Healy speaks with Michelle Gilmore, co-founder of Juno, an AI-driven interviewer built to deeply understand customers without b...

Crafting Your Investment Thesis: How to Decide What to Invest In

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:Having a clear investment thesis helps you make better decisions, improve your deal flow, and maximise your returns. Cheryl and Maxine...

S3 | E3 - Joel Little (Grammy-winning producer) on making Royals with Lorde, creative collaboration, and why startups are like hit songs

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryJoel Little is one of the world's top music producers, quietly shaping global hits behind the scenes - from co-writing Lorde’s breakt...

Georgie Healy answers: Will AI Take Your Job? How to Thrive in an AI-Driven Future

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryGeorgie Healy goes solo to address listeners' burning questions about AI's impact on jobs, careers, and the future of work. Drawing on ...

Balancing Compliance and Risk: Kat McCrabb on Cybersecurity for Mission-Driven Organisations

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryCole Cornford speaks with Kat McCrabb, founder of Flame Tree Cyber, about navigating cybersecurity compliance and risk, particularly wi...

S3 | E2 - Kathryn Zealand (Skip) on robotic exoskeletons, mobility for life, and spinning out of Google X

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryKathryn Zealand founded Skip to help people stay active and independent through aging and injury, inspired by her grandmother’s painf...

How AI is Making Games Uniquely Yours (Ft. Marty Burgess, Lightning Forge Games)

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryAI isn't just assisting game developers; it's changing how games are fundamentally experienced. Marty Burgess, CEO and co-founder of Li...

Decoding Startup Investment: SAFE Notes, Convertible Notes & Priced Rounds

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:Understanding how to invest in startups requires more than just writing a cheque. Cheryl and Maxine break down the legal structures be...

The Ultimate AI Toolkit for Busy People ft. Gareth Rydon

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryAI can transform how you work, and you don’t need to be an expert to take advantage of it. Gareth Rydon, co-founder of Friyay, breaks...

S3 | E1 - Jamie Beaton (Crimson Education) on scaling a global education empire, the future of universities, and AI’s role in learning

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryWhen Jamie Beaton co-founded Crimson Education, his goal was simple: help ambitious students get into the world’s best universities. ...

Breaking into Cyber: Kiera Farrell on Growth, Networking & Early-Career Lessons

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryKiera Farrell, Cyber Analyst at David Jones, shares her journey from studying a Bachelor of Cybersecurity to landing a role in cybersec...

Brewing Palm Oil in a Lab: Tom Collier on the Future of Sustainable Ingredients with Levur

03 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary🌿Brewing a Sustainable Future with Lab-Grown Palm Oil – Mick Liubinskas sits down with Tom Collier, CEO and co-founder of Levur, t...

Building AI Support So Good, You’ll Wonder: "Is This Even AI?" (Ft. Steve Hind, CEO Lorikeet)

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of "In the Blink of AI," host Georgie Healy interviews Steve Hind, co-founder of Lorikeet, a leading AI customer suppor...

Mastering Fund Cycles: How VCs Raise, Invest & Exit

23 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this episode of First Cheque, hosts Cheryl and Maxine dive deep into the complexities of fund cycles, providing invaluable insights...

Revolutionising Pet Healthcare with AI ft. Jing Wei from Fetch

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of In The Blink of AI, Georgie Healy chats with Jing Wei, Lead AI Engineer at Fetch, an InsurTech startup backed by Air...

The Investor’s Playbook: What VCs Look for in AI Startups

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of In the Blink of AI, host Georgie Healy sits down with Danielle Haj-Moussa, an investor at Main Sequence, Australia’...

The Story So Far: Inside Secured’s Growth and What’s Coming Next

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this special solo episode, host Cole Cornford reflects on the journey of the Secured podcast over the past two years. He s...

Angel Investing 101: How To Not Run Out Of Money

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this episode of First Cheque, Cheryl and Maxine dive deep into financial planning for angel investors—how to avoid running out of...

Scaling Sustainability: How Enaxiom is Driving Industrial Change with HydroCOOL

09 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary💧Revolutionising Water & Energy Savings in Industry – Mick Liubinskas dives deep with Tia Collings, co-founder of Enaxiom, to ...

Saving Lives with AI: The Story Behind Harrison AI

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of In The Blink of AI, Georgie Healy sits down with Dr. Kevin Cheng, Chief Customer Officer at Harrison AI, one of Aust...

Fintech Meets Climate Action: Janet Salem on Scaling Carbon Transparency

02 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary🌍 From UN Policy to Climate Finance Innovation – Mick Liubinskas sits down with Janet Salem, co-founder of Footprint Lab, to explo...

Decoding DeepSeek's AI Breakthrough: The $5M Model That Shook Nvidia

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this groundbreaking episode of In the Blink of AI, Georgie is joined by Daniel Bertram, CEO and co-founder of GigaBuddy, to unpack t...

Diminishing Wealth Inequality: Michael Ragavan on Transforming Home Ownership with Our Leg Up

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Fintech Fun podcast, Chris Titley chats with Michael Ragavan, founder of Our Leg Up, a revolutionary financial s...

From Firefox to AI: Mozilla’s Fight for Open Technology

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this episode of First Cheque, Cheryl and Maxine sit down with Laura Chambers, CEO of Mozilla, to dive into the transformative power...

Powering the Future of EVs: How Alchemy Charge is Making EV Charging Smarter

26 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary⚡ Dive into the world of EV charging innovation with Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he chats with Yasemin, co-founder of Alche...

Sam Garven on Building Safer Workplaces with AI: Say Hello Canopy

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this compelling episode, Georgie Healy interviews Sam Garven, co-founder of Hello Canopy, a revolutionary AI-powered misconduct and ...

Democratising Generative AI: Jeevika Makani on Building TopRoad

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of In the Blink of AI, host Georgie Healy interviews Jeevika Makani, co-founder of TopRoad and Y Combinator alum. Jeevi...

Gaming Her Way to the Top: Madhuri Nandi on Security & Diversity

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryMadhuri Nandi is the Head of Security at Till Payments and a trailblazer in the Australian cybersecurity industry. As co-chair of the A...

How Beforepay is Disrupting Lending with Jamie Twiss, CEO of Before Pay Group

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the FinTech Fun podcast, Chris Titley interviews Jamie Twiss, CEO of Before Pay Group. Jamie dives into Beforepay’...

The Future of Ethical Shopping: Insights from Good On You’s Gordon Renouf

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🌱 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he chats with Gordon Renouf, founder of Good On You, the global platform revolutionising sustainable c...

Forbes vs. Alex: AI Predictions That Hit or Miss

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of In the Blink of AI, host Georgie is joined by Alex Valente, co-founder of Redactive and a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 ho...

From Surveys to Insights Overnight: Brendan Cervin on Ideally’s Journey

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of In the Blink of AI, Georgie Healy speaks with Brendan Cervin, CTO at Ideally, a cutting-edge consumer insights platf...

Liquidity Talks: The Future of IPOs and M&As

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this episode of First Cheque, hosts Cheryl and Maxine delve into the critical topic of liquidity within the venture capital ecosyst...

Building Big Batteries and a Climate-Positive Future: Thomas Nann on Allegro’s Energy Solutions

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🌏 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he interviews Thomas Nann, CEO of Allegro Energy, a pioneering Australian cleantech company redefining...

Building AI Autopilots for growing businesses: Sha-mayne's journey with Friyay.ai

09 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of In the Blink of AI, Georgie Healy speaks with Sha-mayne Chan, co-founder of Friyay, a startup dedicated to transform...

Empowering Developers, Elevating Security: Neha Malik on Building an AppSec Culture

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Secured, host Cole Cornford chats with Neha Malik, Head of Product Security at REA Group, about building and scaling...

Revolutionising Energy Transition: A Conversation with DNA Energy’s Co-Founder Dan Barber

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

🌍 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he interviews Dan Barber, co-founder of DNA Energy, a pioneering startup driving the energy transition...

2024’s Most Downloaded Episode: Startmate CEO Michael Batko’s Investment Secrets (Replay)

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this special replay of our most popular episode of the year, Cheryl and Maxine sit down with Michael Batko, CEO of Startmate, to ex...

Innovating Sustainable Textile Dyes: A Conversation with Newera Bio's Co-Founder Lucie Semenec

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🌿 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he interviews Lucie Semenec, co-founder and CEO of Newera Bio, a groundbreaking startup revolutionizin...

Creativity at Light Speed: Inside Riccardo Grinover’s Work with Leonardo AI

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of "In the Blink of AI," host Georgie Healy engages with Riccardo Grinover, Senior Product Manager and AI Specialist at...

The Secured Christmas Special | Your Questions Answered

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this special christmas episode of Secured, Cole Cornford does something a little different to usual and answers listener questions. ...

The 2024 Wrap-Up and Spicy Predictions with Cheryl & Maxine

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this year-end wrap-up, Cheryl and Maxine reflect on 2024’s venture landscape, from shifting investor sentiment to the lingering e...

Scaling AI Education for Founders: Inside BuildClub with Annie Liao

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of In the Blink of AI, host Georgie Healy speaks with Annie Liao, founder of BuildClub, an AI-focused community and lea...

Innovating for Better Brains: Christina Maher's Journey with BrainLand

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this engaging episode of "In the Blink of AI," host Georgie Healy speaks with Christina Maher, founder and CEO of BrainLand. Christi...

Leading the Digital Front: Military Lessons in Cybersecurity with Elizabeth Stephens

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryElizabeth Stephens is CEO of DBS Cyber, where her team deliver IT solutions for clients in various industries. A retired Marine Co...

Leveraging AI to Predict Venture Success: John Sharp's Journey with Hatcher+

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this episode of First Cheque, hosts Cheryl and Maxine engage in a compelling conversation with John Sharp, co-founder of Hatcher+, ...

Simplifying Taxes with AI: Inside Angela Shi’s Journey with Luna at Empathetic AI

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of In the Blink of AI, we meet Angela Shi, the CEO and co-founder of Empathetic AI, a Sydney-based startup revolutionis...

Navigating Founder Mode: Building Redactive AI with Alex Valente

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of In the Blink of AI, Georgie Healy interviews Alex Valente, co-founder of Redactive AI. They discuss how Redactive he...

Navigating the PSPF 2024 Updates: Expert Insights with Kat McCrabb and Toby Amodio

20 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Cole Cornford is joined by cybersecurity experts and IRAP assessors, Kat McCrabb and Toby Amodio, to unpack the latest...

Navigating the Hype Cycles and Early-Stage Deep Tech Investing with Emily

17 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:Join Emily Rich and hosts Maxine and Cheryl in this episode where they explore the dynamic world of early-stage and deep tech investin...

Mapping Human Emotions: Nicole Gibson on inTruth's Biometric Breakthrough

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryNicole Gibson, CEO and founder of inTruth, joins host Georgie Healy on "In the Blink of AI" to explore how her company is pioneering th...

From Coffee Shop to Global Fintech: The Airwallex Journey with Matthew Sek

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Fintech Fun podcast series, host Chris Titley sits down with Matthew Sek, Vice President for Airwallex Australia...

Leveraging AI for Biodiversity Conservation with Jada Andersen of Xylo Systems

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of "In the Blink of AI," host Georgie Healy speaks with Jada Andersen, CTO and co-founder of Xylo Systems, a cloud-base...

Securing the API Frontier: Insights from Anand Rai on Modern Cybersecurity Challenges

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Cole Cornford speaks with Anand, an API security expert at Traceable AI with over 18 years of experience in crafting i...

Navigating Early-Stage Investing and Scaling with Tim from Turo

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:Join Cheryl Mack and Maxine Minter on First Cheque as they chat with Tim from Turo, one of Australia's pioneering operator angels. Tim...

From Idea to Market Leader: The Easy Crypto Journey with Janine Grainger

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode of the Fintechfun Podcast, Chris Titley interviews Janine Grainger, founder and CEO of Easy Crypto. Janine shares the s...

[TRAILER] In the Blink of A.I-Conversations with AI Innovators

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn the Blink of AI: Conversations with AI Innovators Join Georgie Healy on 'In the Blink of AI', your weekly guide to the dynamic world...

Secure Robotics: Exploring Safety, Trust, and Cybersecurity with Prof. Damith Herath and Adam Haskard

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIn this episode, Cole Cornford speaks to two guests on the topic of robotics: Damith Herath, a Professor at the University of Canberra,...

Mastering Early-Stage Investing: From Checklists to Decision Diaries

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryJoin Cheryl and Maxine on an insightful journey into early-stage investing in this episode of First Cheque. The discussion covers the t...

Andrew Butt Discusses Enable's Global Growth and Rebate Management

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this engaging episode of Fintech Fun, host Chris Titley sits down with Andrew Butt, co-founder and CEO of Enable, a leading B2B Saa...

Open-Source Software: Balancing Innovation and Security with Ilkka Turunen, CTO of Sonatype

09 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode SummaryIlkka Turunen is the CTO at Sonatype, a company that helps millions of software developers use open-source software while minimising se...

From Zero to One: Why Founders Make Exceptional Early Stage Investors with Matthew Browne

06 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:Join Cheryl Mack and Maxine Minter for an engaging session as they delve into the world of early-stage investing with Matthew Browne f...

Building Cybersecurity Culture: Marketing, Awareness, and Diversity with Daisy Wong

02 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SummaryDaisy Wong is the Head of Security Awareness at Medibank, as well as a disability advocate. Originally from a marketing background, Daisy gaine...

S2 | E13 — Rhys Darby and Rosie Carnahan-Darby on championing Kiwi humour around the world, Tall Poppy syndrome, losing creative jobs to AI, and "going direct" with your fans to survive social media.

26 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen/subscribe on * Apple podcasts* Spotify He’s been Murray Hewitt, Psycho Sam, Norman from Yes Man, Guy Mann, Hypno-Potamus, a stand-up comedi...

S2 | E12 — Zak Holdsworth (Founder & CEO at Hint Health) on minimising waste in US healthcare payments, considering private equity vs. VC as a founder, Stanford GSB as a gateway to Silicon

19 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen/Subscribe on:* Apple Podcasts* SpotifyHint Health co-founder and CEO Zak Holdsworth retains a strong Kiwi accent - after all, he grew up on a f...

Navigating Venture Capital: Aligning Incentives and Realistic Outcomes with Georgie Turner

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this engaging episode, the hosts Cheryl Mack and Maxine Minter are joined by Georgie Turner, a partner at Tidal, to delve into the ...

Square Peg's global shift, Linktree's 2023 leak & SA rocket launches

15 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SummaryIn this week's episode of The Startup Retro, host Will Richards and guest host Cheryl Mack from Aussie Angels and The First Cheque podcast brea...

S2 | E11 — Clint Van Marrewijk (Zelandez, SaferMe) ‘drills down’ on mining South American lithium to drive us into the future and how his safety software company pivoted to enjoy massive growth.

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen/subscribe on:* Apple Podcasts* SpotifyClint Van Marrewijk (pronounced Marra-vick) is director and co-founder of Zelandez, a leading lithium bri...

Building a Profitable AI-Driven Design Platform Without VC Funding

12 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this engaging episode of the Unfunded podcast, host Joan Westenberg chats with Dan Anisse, co-founder of Relume, an AI-powered web ...

From Physics to Cybersecurity: Antonio Deliseo’s Journey from Goldmines to Telstra

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SummaryAntonio Deliseo has been in the information security industry for decades. Currently working at Telstra, Antonio has enjoyed a long and wi...

Turo partners with Uber, AirTrunk's $23B sale & agtech spotlight

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SummaryIn this week's episode of The Startup Retro, host Will Richards and standing in for Gemma Clancy this week, Cheryl Mack, dive into Uber's new p...

S2 | E10 - Dr. Zachary Tan (Optain Health, Aegis Ventures) on navigating the U.S. healthcare system as a founder investor, venture studios, and why the eye is the key to preventative medicine.

05 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Listen/subscribe on:* Apple Podcasts* SpotifyWhen Zachary Tan - actually, Doctor Zachary Tan - became president of Optain Health, the role combined th...

Caroline Bowler Discusses BTC Markets and Crypto Trends

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this episode, Chris Titley is joined by Caroline Bowler, the CEO of BTC Markets, to discuss the evolution and current status of Aus...

$66M fund, AustralianSuper's loss & CAST's debut

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

SummaryIn this week's episode of The Startup Retro, hosts Gemma Clancy and Will Richards explore three exciting new funds and initiatives in the Austr...

S2 | E9 — Cameron Priest (Tradegecko, AMP, Neu Ventures) on scaling global SaaS businesses, the journey to a $100M acquisition by Intuit, what's next for AI + vertical SaaS

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron Priest is the co-founder and former CEO of TradeGecko, an inventory and order management platform for e-commerce businesses that was acquired ...

Cole Cornford Discusses Bootstrapping and Balancing Business with Family Life

29 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this episode of the Unfunded podcast, host Joan Westenberg welcomes Cole Cornford, the founder of Galah Cyber. The discussion dives...