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The High Flyers Podcast with Vidit Agarwal

Vidit Agarwal
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Founded 6+ years ago by Vidit Agarwal, The High Flyers Podcast (THF) is a global top ranked show exploring the personal and professional journeys behind the most relatable role models shaping our world. Enjoy 250+ in-depth (and often rare) conversations with the world’s most influential and relatable role models in business, tech, finance, government and sport -- going beyond the headlines to expl... more

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Caroline Rawlinson is the CEO of Culture Amp, the global employee experience platform trusted by more than 6,000 organisations and 25 million employees. Underpinned by people science and AI, Culture Amp helps organisations build high-performing teams... more

Jesse Zhang is the Co-founder & CEO of Decagon, one of the world's fastest-growing AI companies. In just two and a half years, Decagon has grown to around 500 employees, raised approximately US$500 million from investors including Andreessen Horowitz... more

David Eckstein is the CFO of Legora, one of the world’s fastest-growing enterprise software companies, which grew from $1 million to $100 million in Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) in just 18 months.

David reflects on his parents’ divorce, graduating... more

Episode #263 features Gautam Chari, Managing Director and Head of Capital Commitments (Asia Pacific) at Bank of America.

Growing up in Mumbai, Gautam thought his path was already written. Like many students of his generation, he became a civil engin... more

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Recent Guests

Gautam Chari
APAC head of Capital Commitments for Bank of America
Bank of America
Episode: #263 Gautam Chari: Mumbai Engineer to one of Asia’s Most Senior Investment Bankers | Why Great Careers Aren't Linear
Brad Banducci
CEO of Woolworths (former CFO; later leadership roles)
Woolworths Group
Episode: #262 Brad Banducci: Fmr Woolworths CEO on Identity, Intrapreneurship and Why Directionally Correct Beats Perfect
Ameet Bains
CEO of the Western Bulldogs Football Club, AFL
Western Bulldogs
Episode: #261 Ameet Bains: Tatts Lotto Win to Leading the Western Bulldogs as the AFL's First Indian Heritage CEO
Maxine Minter
GP and founder at Co Ventures; former founder and executive coach
Co Ventures; CoLab
Episode: #260 Maxine Minter: Japanese Before English, Unpacking Generative Ambition and Building a VC Fund Nobody Expected
Ryan Neelam
CEO of the Centre for Australia–India Relations
Centre for Australia–India Relations (CAIR)
Episode: #259 Ryan Neelam: Diplomacy, Persuasion, the UN, Hong Kong and Shaping One of the World's Most Important Relationships
Shernaz Daver
Marketing and communications executive with a background in tech and venture capital
Formerly at Google Ventures, Khosla Ventures; advisor/consultant in tech and branding
Episode: #256 Shernaz Daver: Khosla Ventures recent CMO on being Indian-American, Standing Up to Steve Jobs, Building Netflix & Waymo Brands
Andrew Fraser
Former Treasurer of Queensland; chair of multiple boards in sport, education, and finance
Various including NRL, Griffith University, Sun Super, Motorsport Australia
Episode: #256 Lost His Seat Live on TV at 35 to Now Chairing Banking, Education and Sport | Andrew Fraser
Jeanne DeWitt Grosser
COO of Vercel
Vercel
Episode: #254 Jeanne DeWitt Grosser: How I became COO of Vercel and CBO of Stripe by influencing in engineering led companies
Ethan Choi
Partner at Khosla Ventures, Growth Fund focus
Khosla Ventures
Episode: #252 Ethan Choi: The Aussie-Korean-American leading the Khosla Ventures Growth Fund, in his first ever podcast interview

Host

Vidit Agarwal
Host of The High Flyers Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 47 ratings
  • 👌

    Really valuable podcast for learning about people’s journeys in business and sport. Interesting and inspiring. Decent host too.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jdk1994
    Australia4 years ago
  • Well thought out & fantastic guests!

    Love the variety of content with the backgrounds of the guests so far & the actionable insights! Keep it coming!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    smithers36
    Australia6 years ago
  • Fantastic listen. Super insightful

    What a great podcast! Really easy to listen to and a great inspiration and motivation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gec93
    Australia6 years ago
  • An inspiration

    Well-structured interviews that are long enough to get into the details and short enough for easy digestion.

    The way this podcast dives into little individual victories and motivations is a joy to listen to. It makes an otherwise professional and abstract topic personal and inspiring.

    Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Florian van den Corput
    Australia6 years ago
  • Off to a flying start.

    Opening podcast was a pleasure to listen to. The structure of the podcast works well and it’s nice to hear the guest covering different aspects of their personal and professional journey and how they relate.

    Looking forward to future episodes. Well done Vidit!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eneerhut
    Australia6 years ago

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Interviews feel well-structured and inspiring to listeners pursuing growth.
Guests bring diverse expertise and actionable strategies.
Long-form depth without losing accessibility and relevance.
Hosting is engaging and makes complex topics approachable.
Insights are consistently practical and leadership-focused.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#147
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#153
Poland/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#192
Sweden/Technology
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#220
India/Technology

Talking Points

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#263 Gautam Chari: Mumbai Engineer to one of Asia’s Most Senior Investment Bankers | Why Great Careers Aren't Linear
Q: What keeps you energized after two decades in a demanding field?
Maintaining genuine interest in learning, solving problems, and building relationships, plus protecting time for family and personal energy to sustain longevity.
#263 Gautam Chari: Mumbai Engineer to one of Asia’s Most Senior Investment Bankers | Why Great Careers Aren't Linear
Q: What early career advice has stuck with you?
Listening is an active skill that creates clarity under pressure and helps you solve the right problems rather than the loudest ones.
#263 Gautam Chari: Mumbai Engineer to one of Asia’s Most Senior Investment Bankers | Why Great Careers Aren't Linear
Q: What is the problem you are actually trying to solve when you assess a potential client or deal?
You should focus on the root problem, not just the symptoms, and understand the drivers behind it to uncover the true needs and potential outcomes.
#260 Maxine Minter: Japanese Before English, Unpacking Generative Ambition and Building a VC Fund Nobody Expected
Q: What was your turning point after Stanford that led you into VC and coaching?
The decision to move to Stanford and start a company there, followed by building CoLab and engaging in angel investing, set the stage for Fund One and ultimately Fund Two, with coaching as a core ongoing practice.
#260 Maxine Minter: Japanese Before English, Unpacking Generative Ambition and Building a VC Fund Nobody Expected
Q: How did you learn to be an executive coach?
She learned through apprenticeship with Megan Cash, practical hands-on work with clients, and self-study, distinguishing coaching from advising and emphasizing helping others find their own answers.

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The show spotlights high-growth leaders and founders across tech, finance, and business, with a focus on authentic career journeys, leadership philosophies, and practical playbooks for scaling and innovation. Episodes frequently explore growth strategies, data-driven decision making, AI-enabled product and distribution, and the human dynamics of leadership—mentorship, culture, and cross-functional collaboration. Notable throughlines include navigating high-velocity environments with integrity, scaling engineering-led organizations, and balancing ambition with authentic leadership. The format tends to mix personal origin stories, strategic insights, and actionable takeaways for listeners aiming to lead thriving teams or invest in ambitious v... more

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2. Brad Banducci
3. Ameet Bains
4. Maxine Minter
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6. Shernaz Daver
7. Andrew Fraser
8. Jeanne DeWitt Grosser

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