
There is a lot of activity in the Australian startup ecosystem. Ideas, talent, and money are all flowing into this sector at an unprecedented rate. This weekly podcast brings in-depth interviews with the best people making the biggest difference. It's brought to you by Ian Gardiner and Phaedon Stough, technology entrepreneurs helping to grow the startup sector in Australia and New Zealand. Ian and... more
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 229 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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In this episode of Open the Pod Bay Doors, Ian Gardiner sits down with long-time friend and tech leader Matt Loop, now Head of Asia Pacific at Rippling.
Matt has been at the heart of SaaS for two decades. From opening Salesforce’s first Australian ... more
In this episode, Ian sits down with Evan Walden, CEO of Getro—a startup rethinking how VCs support their portfolio companies through meaningful connections and talent networks. From his early days at General Assembly to leading a platform used by top... more
In this episode of Open The Pod Bay Doors, Host Ian Gardiner is joined by Chris Morgan, Co-CEO of Oxygen Advisors, a fast-growing outsourced CFO service supporting early-stage tech startups across Australasia. Chris shares the story of how Oxygen gre... more
In this special live edition of Open The Pod Bay Doors, Ian sits down with independent MP Allegra Spender in front of a live audience at Jelix Ventures. With a federal election in Australia just weeks away, Allegra offers candid insights into her jou... more
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Great podcast
Listen to everyone
This podcast works, insightful and patient two way discussion about start ups in Australia and elsewhere, start ups on their own and at risk of being oxymoronic, start ups in larger corporate entities
Extremely useful resource for founders. I find each guest offers something very valuable to the table.
Great podcast with valuable insights for founders in an entertaining delivery. Many great interviews and valuable lessons are revealed.
Hard to understand but once you get past the Irish accent the content is awesome :)
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The podcast offers an engaging exploration of the vibrant Australian startup ecosystem, featuring insightful interviews with key figures who are making a significant impact in the field. Topics often covered include innovative solutions, the interplay between startups and venture capital, AI advancements, and the evolving challenges faced by entrepreneurs. The hosts foster a conversational atmosphere that encourages meaningful discussions, making it a valuable resource for founders and aspiring entrepreneurs alike. Unique aspects of this podcast include its focus on local start-ups, highlighting personal experiences and lessons learned directly from industry leaders.
By connecting listeners with real-time insights from those actively shapi... more
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Recent guests on Open the Pod Bay Doors include:
1. Matt Loop
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