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Day One®Gaming Her Way to the Top: Madhuri Nandi on Security & Diversity
Episode Summary Madhuri Nandi is the Head of Security at Till Payments and a trailblazer in the Australian cybersecurity industry. As co-chair of the…
Day One®How Beforepay is Disrupting Lending with Jamie Twiss, CEO of Before Pay Group
Episode Summary In this episode of the FinTech Fun podcast, Chris Titley interviews Jamie Twiss, CEO of Before Pay Group. Jamie dives into Beforepay’s…
Day One®The Future of Ethical Shopping: Insights from Good On You’s Gordon Renouf
🌱 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he chats with Gordon Renouf, founder of Good On You, the global platform revolutionising sustainable consumer…
Day One®Building Big Batteries and a Climate-Positive Future: Thomas Nann on Allegro’s Energy Solutions
🌏 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he interviews Thomas Nann, CEO of Allegro Energy, a pioneering Australian cleantech company redefining energy…
Day One®Liquidity Talks: The Future of IPOs and M&As
Episode Summary: In this episode of First Cheque, hosts Cheryl and Maxine delve into the critical topic of liquidity within the venture capital ecosystem. They…
Day One®Empowering Developers, Elevating Security: Neha Malik on Building an AppSec Culture
Episode Summary In this episode of Secured, host Cole Cornford chats with Neha Malik, Head of Product Security at REA Group, about building and scaling…
Day One®Revolutionising Energy Transition: A Conversation with DNA Energy’s Co-Founder Dan Barber
🌍 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he interviews Dan Barber, co-founder of DNA Energy, a pioneering startup driving the energy transition through…
Day One®2024’s Most Downloaded Episode: Startmate CEO Michael Batko’s Investment Secrets (Replay)
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 explore…
Day One®Innovating Sustainable Textile Dyes: A Conversation with Newera Bio's Co-Founder Lucie Semenec
🌿 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he interviews Lucie Semenec, co-founder and CEO of Newera Bio, a groundbreaking startup revolutionizing textile…
Day One®The Secured Christmas Special | Your Questions Answered
Episode Summary In this special christmas episode of Secured, Cole Cornford does something a little different to usual and answers listener questions. Lots of…
Day One®The 2024 Wrap-Up and Spicy Predictions with Cheryl & Maxine
Episode Summary: In this year-end wrap-up, Cheryl and Maxine reflect on 2024’s venture landscape, from shifting investor sentiment to the lingering effects of…
Day One®From Zero to One in the Crypto Industry, with Head of People at Immutable, Ami Patel
Discover how Immutable's Head of People, Ami Patel, tackled startup compensation challenges by blending transparency, data-driven strategies, and a…
Day One®Leading the Digital Front: Military Lessons in Cybersecurity with Elizabeth Stephens
Episode Summary Elizabeth Stephens is CEO of DBS Cyber, where her team deliver IT solutions for clients in various industries. A retired Marine Corps Major and…
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James Coventry: Site manager at AGL's Liddell Power Station
In this episode of the NTP's Engineering Success podcast, we sit down with James Coventry, the site manager at AGL's Liddell Power Station. James shares his…
Day One®Leveraging AI to Predict Venture Success: John Sharp's Journey with Hatcher+
Episode Summary: In this episode of First Cheque, hosts Cheryl and Maxine engage in a compelling conversation with John Sharp, co-founder of Hatcher+, an…
Day One®Navigating the PSPF 2024 Updates: Expert Insights with Kat McCrabb and Toby Amodio
Episode Summary In this episode, Cole Cornford is joined by cybersecurity experts and IRAP assessors, Kat McCrabb and Toby Amodio, to unpack the latest updates…
Day One®Navigating the Hype Cycles and Early-Stage Deep Tech Investing with Emily
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 investing. Emily…
Day One®From Coffee Shop to Global Fintech: The Airwallex Journey with Matthew Sek
Episode Summary In this episode of the Fintech Fun podcast series, host Chris Titley sits down with Matthew Sek, Vice President for Airwallex Australia and New…
Day One®Future Proofed Equity with Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta
In this interview, Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, shares his expert insights on building effective startup equity programs, navigating global…
Day One®Securing the API Frontier: Insights from Anand Rai on Modern Cybersecurity Challenges
Episode Summary In this episode, Cole Cornford speaks with Anand, an API security expert at Traceable AI with over 18 years of experience in crafting…
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Michael Graham: Partner at Cutcher & Neale
In this episode of the NewyTechPeople podcast, we sit down with Michael Graham, a partner at Cutcher & Neale. Michael shares his journey from labourer to…
Day One®Navigating Early-Stage Investing and Scaling with Tim from Turo
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 shares…
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Kari Armitage: Managing Director at Quarry Mining
Kari Armitage, Managing Director of Quarry Mining, shares her remarkable journey from civil engineering to leading a thriving manufacturing business in the…
Day One®From Idea to Market Leader: The Easy Crypto Journey with Janine Grainger
Episode Summary In this episode of the Fintechfun Podcast, Chris Titley interviews Janine Grainger, founder and CEO of Easy Crypto. Janine shares the story of…
Day One®Secure Robotics: Exploring Safety, Trust, and Cybersecurity with Prof. Damith Herath and Adam Haskard
Episode Summary In this episode, Cole Cornford speaks to two guests on the topic of robotics: Damith Herath, a Professor at the University of Canberra, and…
Day One®James Thorning: General Manager at Nepean Power
Join us for an insightful conversation with James Thorning, General Manager of Nepean Power, as he shares his journey from a small-town upbringing to leading a…
Day One®Mastering Early-Stage Investing: From Checklists to Decision Diaries
Episode Summary Join Cheryl and Maxine on an insightful journey into early-stage investing in this episode of First Cheque. The discussion covers the…
Day One®Andrew Butt Discusses Enable's Global Growth and Rebate Management
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 SaaS…
Day One®Why Your Pay Practices are Failing with Mark Frein, COO at Oyster
Mark Frein, COO of Oyster HR, shares his insights on building transparent, fair, and scalable compensation frameworks for startups, emphasising the importance…
Day One®Open-Source Software: Balancing Innovation and Security with Ilkka Turunen, CTO of Sonatype
Episode Summary Ilkka Turunen is the CTO at Sonatype, a company that helps millions of software developers use open-source software while minimising security…
Day One®From Zero to One: Why Founders Make Exceptional Early Stage Investors with Matthew Browne
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 from…
Day One®Building Cybersecurity Culture: Marketing, Awareness, and Diversity with Daisy Wong
Summary Daisy Wong is the Head of Security Awareness at Medibank, as well as a disability advocate. Originally from a marketing background, Daisy gained…
Day One®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.
Listen/subscribe on * Apple podcasts * Spotify He’s been Murray Hewitt, Psycho Sam, Norman from Yes Man, Guy Mann, Hypno-Potamus, a stand-up comedian, a…
Day One®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
Listen/Subscribe on: * Apple Podcasts * Spotify Hint Health co-founder and CEO Zak Holdsworth retains a strong Kiwi accent - after all, he grew up on a farm…
Day One®Navigating Venture Capital: Aligning Incentives and Realistic Outcomes with Georgie Turner
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 nuances…
Day One®Square Peg's global shift, Linktree's 2023 leak & SA rocket launches
Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, host Will Richards and guest host Cheryl Mack from Aussie Angels and The First Cheque podcast break down…
Day One®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.
Listen/subscribe on: * Apple Podcasts * Spotify Clint Van Marrewijk (pronounced Marra-vick) is director and co-founder of Zelandez, a leading lithium brine…
Day One®Building a Profitable AI-Driven Design Platform Without VC Funding
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 design…
Day One®From Physics to Cybersecurity: Antonio Deliseo’s Journey from Goldmines to Telstra
Summary Antonio Deliseo has been in the information security industry for decades. Currently working at Telstra, Antonio has enjoyed a long and winding career…
Day One®Turo partners with Uber, AirTrunk's $23B sale & agtech spotlight
Summary In 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…
Day One®Embedding Founder-led Pay Transparency, with Paul Stovell, Founder of Octopus Deploy
Paul Stovell, Founder and CEO of Octopus Deploy, shares how transparent compensation models can build trust and improve pay equity in tech companies.
Day One®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.
Listen/subscribe on: * Apple Podcasts * Spotify When Zachary Tan - actually, Doctor Zachary Tan - became president of Optain Health, the role combined three…
Day One®Caroline Bowler Discusses BTC Markets and Crypto Trends
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 Australia's…
Day One®$66M fund, AustralianSuper's loss & CAST's debut
Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, hosts Gemma Clancy and Will Richards explore three exciting new funds and initiatives in the Australian…
Day One®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
Cameron Priest is the co-founder and former CEO of TradeGecko, an inventory and order management platform for e-commerce businesses that was acquired by Intuit…
Day One®Cole Cornford Discusses Bootstrapping and Balancing Business with Family Life
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Unfunded podcast, host Joan Westenberg welcomes Cole Cornford, the founder of Galah Cyber. The discussion dives deep…
Day One®Security Done Right: Ben Gittins on the Case for Generalists and Long-Term Solutions
Summary Ben Gittins is the Principal Security Engineer at Bugcrowd, one of the world's best bug bounty platforms. Ben has previously worked as a Senior…
Day One®From Scalpel to Syndicate: Paul Kelly's Guide to Navigating Biotech Investing
Episode Summary: In this episode of First Cheque, hosts Cheryl Mack and Maxine Minter sit down with biotech investment expert Paul Kelly. The conversation…
Day One®Uber shuts down Car Next Door, Sitemate acquires Nomad Fleet
In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, Gemma and Will explore Uber's decision to shut down Car Next Door, its Australian carshare division, after…
Day One®S2 | E8 — Ryan Everton (Founder and CEO at TURN) on solving single use plastics at the world's largest events + fast food chains; raising from Ashton Kutcher & Live Nation; building with purpose.
Ryan Everton is the founder and CEO at TURN, a San Francisco headquartered company pioneering reusable cup solutions for major events and fast-food chains…
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Luke Dawson: Managing Director at Safe Gauge
In this episode, Mel Sietsma sits down with Luke Dawson, Managing Director of Safe Guage. Luke shares his journey from plant mechanic to successful…
Day One®Anton Phillips-Chantelois Discusses Delay Pay's Impact on Farming Finance
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Fintech Fun podcast series, host Chris Titley engages in an enlightening discussion with Anton Phillips-Chantelois, CFO…
Day One®Breakthrough Vic saga, FMiA update & Slice's US expansion
Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, hosts Will and Gemma discuss the latest developments in the Breakthrough Victoria saga, including the…
Day One®Unlocking Tax Benefits for Angel Investors: A Deep Dive into ESIC, ESVCLP, and Investment Strategies with Cheryl Mack and Maxine Minter
Episode Summary: In this episode, Cheryl Mack and Maxine Minter dive into the intricate details of tax incentives and structures for angel investors in…
Day One®S2 | E7 — Min-Kyu Jung (Co-founder & CEO at Ivo) on creating AI-powered legal assistants; the journey from NZ corporate law to leading a hot Silicon Valley startup & why others should move there too.
Min-Kyu Jung is the CEO and co-founder at Ivo, an AI contract law assistant for legal teams, which has raised $6.2 million in funding total from investors…
Day One®Resilience & Reinvention: Jess Ruhfus on Bootstrapping, Fundraising, and Navigating Modern Marketing
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Unfunded podcast, tech writer Joan Westenberg sits down with Jess Ruhfus, the brilliant mind behind Collabosaurus and…
Day One®AI-Driven AppSec: Shan Kulkarni on Nullify, Hiring Challenges, and the Future of Cybersecurity in Australia
Summary Shan Kulkarni is the co-founder and CEO of Nullify, a product designed to augment AppSec teams with AI agents capable of carrying out multiple levels…
Day One®OneVentures' 7th fund, accelerator cohorts & Google monopoly ruling
Summary In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, Gemma and Will explore the latest happenings in the Australian startup ecosystem. They discuss…
Day One®S2 | E6 — Rachel Carrell (Co-founder & CEO at Koru Kids) on building Europe's largest childcare platform, the joy of working on hard problems, having a baby during her Series A fundraise!
Rachel Carrell is the founder & CEO of KoruKids, Europe’s largest childcare platform— training, matching, and providing ongoing support to over 10,000 nannies…
Day One®Engineering Success with James Mansell from Downer
In this episode, we chat with James Mansell, Engineering Manager for Downer's Rail and Transit Systems team in Cardiff, NSW. James shares his career journey…