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Off with a Bang: Liquidity, Big AI Innovators, Good Hearts & Sunny Salad 🚀
New episodes from Day One podcasts for founders, operators & investors.
DayOne.FM
January 16, 2025
⚡ New DayOne.fm Episodes ⚡
Download the two latest episodes of In a Blink of A.I with host Georgie Healy and operators from Leonardo & Friyay.
Listen to the latest episode of First Cheque where co-hosts Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter deep dive into what every investor eventually wants - liquidity.
Catch up on Wild Hearts with four sensational new episodes where host Mason Yates interviews a global animator, space leaders and a telehealth founder.
Find out more about some of the best climate leaders with The Mix host Mick Liubinskas - powered by Climate Salad.
🤖 Changing the Game with AI 🤖
In a Blink of A.I. is your weekly guide to the dynamic world of artificial intelligence with insightful interviews with Aussie AI leaders.
Host Georgie Healy has been going from strength to strength as Day One’s newest podcast host on In the Blink of AI! Every episode of In a Blink of A.I has been packed with lessons for AI newbies and experts alike - with key insights into how some of the best AI leaders in Australia are building teams, creating new products and changing industries.
Find out more about the latest episodes below. Subscribe to the show to be notified of new episodes - more out tomorrow!
 | In this episode, Sha-mayne Chan Co-Founder at Friyay.ai discusses: how human-centred design has influenced their product, how to overcome nervousness around AI, more practical tips for AI adoption, and how they support small businesses to improve efficiency by automating tedious tasks. Sha-mayne also shares more about her journey from graphic design to sparking innovation with AI. |
 | In this episode, Riccardo Grinover Senior Product Manager & AI Specialist at Leonardo.ai dives into balancing rapid innovation with high-quality outputs, how they originally used off-the-shelf models to then pioneer custom AI models, and how real-time image generation is revolutionising user interaction online. Riccardo also explores the impact of Canva’s massive acquisition and their plans for the future. |
Don’t miss these incredibly insightful episodes! Connect with Georgie on LinkedIn or Instagram to share your thoughts on the first seven episodes - along with suggestions for future guests.
💸 Liquidity, IPOs & M&As 💸
First Cheque exists to open-source some of the most interesting and informative early-stage investing conversations in Australia, and around the world.
On the latest First Cheque episode, co-hosts Cheryl Mack and Maxine Minter dive into one of the most complex topics that all investors really care about - liquidity.
In the episode, they discuss IPOs vs M&As, the rising role of secondaries, and break down why liquidity matters so much for investors, founders - and the entire tech ecosystem.
 | In this episode, Cheryl and Maxine discuss: why IPOs and M&As are essential for investors (and startups), the current state of the IPO market, the challenges of companies staying private longer, the role of secondaries as a solution to liquidity issues, the potential effects of proposed regulatory changes in Australia, and how to turn calculated risks into massive opportunities. They also have a callout for brainstorming new ways of liquidity for investors. |
Download the latest First Cheque episode for a comprehensive review of all things liquidity. Keep an ear out for a new song, admissions about original thoughts on liquidity, and taboo topics like founder secondaries.
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👀 Thanks for Sharing Eyes & Ears 👀
 | We had another huge year with 11 new shows, over 52,000 podcast listens, ~700 new followers on LinkedIn, and over 200,000 LinkedIn impressions! In the wrap up post, we share our top hosts from 2024, the top episodes which received over 1,000 listens each, and we shout-out to the sponsors we’re extremely grateful for. Big shows, big interviews and big insights coming this year. Know someone who’d be a great host or poddy guest? Let us know! |
☁️ Wild Hearts Ambition Sky High ☁️
 | Wild Hearts is where extraordinary founders share the highs, lows, and lessons of building game-changing ventures. Each episode with host Blackbird’s Principal Mason Yates dives into the bold decisions, personal resilience, and creative visions that transform industries and inspire global success. Each episode is a masterclass in leadership, creativity, and the power of staying true to what matters most. Catch up on the latest episodes below. |
🚀 Gilmour Space Technology CEO & Founder, Adam Gilmour’s journey to launch Australia’s first homegrown rocket shows the power of vision, grit, and ground-breaking innovation. Adam’s Episode
💫 Fleet Space Technology CEO & Co-Founder, Flavia Tata Nardini shares how resilience, focus, and bold decisions have shaped Fleet’s journey to transform innovation in space. Flavia’s Episode
💚 Heidi Health CEO & Co-Founder, Dr Thomas Kelly pivoted Heidi to focus on one simple feature and he unlocked viral growth and a $10M ARR. Thomas’ Episode
🐶 Bluey’s Creator, Writer & Director, Joe Brumm shows how everyday family life became the foundation for one of the world’s most beloved animated series - with the magic formula of truth, creativity, and a team built on pride and love. Joe’s Episode
🌞 Make Friends with Climate Salad 🌞
 | Get an inspiring behind-the-scenes look at ground-breaking climate tech solutions shaping our future! Hear directly from Climate Salad’s Co-Founder & CEO Mick Liubinskas where he interviews Australian startups tackling global climate challenges with unexpected, innovative approaches. Climate Salad is a network supercharging over 700 climate tech startups to connect them with customers, talent, and investors. |
Download the latest 3 episodes to hear from some of the most inspiring climate founders in Australia right now:
🔋 Thomas Nann, CEO of Allegro Energy, shares their mission to transform the energy landscape with sustainable, long-duration batteries. Thomas’ Episode
⚡ Dan Barber, co-founder of DNA Energy, discusses how they’re expediting the energy transition for businesses and utilities by integrating innovative hardware and software solutions. Dan’s Episode
👕 Lucie Semenec, co-founder and CEO of Newera Bio, explores how their work focuses on creating sustainable microbial dyes for textiles to replace fossil fuel-based dyes. Lucie’s Episode
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