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The High Flyers Podcast with Vidit Agarwal

Vidit Agarwal
Australia
Entrepreneurship
Venture Capital
Leadership
Silicon Valley
Women's Cricket
Mental Health
Innovation
Startups
India
Notion
Sales Strategy
Eight Sleep
Artificial Intelligence
Melbourne
Climate Tech
Customer Experience
Vanta
Startup Culture
Motor Neurone Disease

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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Latest Episodes

Episode #258 features Cristina Cordova — employee number 28 at Stripe, an early hire at Notion, former Partner at First Round Capital, and now COO of Linear.

This conversation is less about startup tactics and more about ambition, identity and opera... more

Welcome to this classic episode. Classics are our favorite episodes from our back catalogue, published as frequently as possible. These are N of 1 conversations with N of 1 people. This is a replay of Episode 217, originally released in July 2025— on... more

Episode #256 features Shernaz Daver, one of Silicon Valley’s most respected executive advisors and communications strategists, who has worked alongside leaders including Steve Jobs, Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings, Khosla Ventures founder Vinod Khos... more

Episode #255 features Andrew Fraser, Chair of Bank of Queensland, Chancellor of Griffith University, President of Motorsport Australia, and former Deputy Premier and Treasurer of the state of Queensland.

In conversation with Vidit Agarwal, Andrew sh... more

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Recent Guests

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: Indian-American, Standing Up to Steve Jobs & Building Netflix, Waymo and Khosla 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: #255 Proserpine, State Treasurer at 30, Lost His Seat Live on TV at 35, Now Chairing Australia's Top Institutions | 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
Ruth Leary
Head of strategy and engagement at AgriZero NZ
AgriZero NZ
Episode: #251 LIVE from EvokeAG: Accessing alternative capital, and what it takes to move innovation into real-world adoption
Andi Lucas
Founder and CEO of Xhemp
Xhemp
Episode: #251 LIVE from EvokeAG: Accessing alternative capital, and what it takes to move innovation into real-world adoption
Rob Giglio
Chief Customer Officer at Canva
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Episode: #250 Rob Giglio: Canva’s Chief Customer Officer on Staying Relevant, Drivers of Canva’s Growth, Choosing Impact Over Titles
David Haber
General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz, Head of New York Office
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: #249 David Haber: a16z General Partner on Living in the Grey, Building Compounding Advantage and Goldman Sachs Acquisition
Vivek Bhatia
CEO and MD MUFG Pension & Market Services (formerly Link Group)
Episode: #248 Vivek Bhatia: Early Bollywood Aspirations to Global CEO — Hard Won Lessons from MUFG, QBE and Wesfarmers

Host

Vidit Agarwal
Founder and host of the show at Curiosity Centre, guiding conversations with top global leaders and innovators.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 46 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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests consistently offer practical, actionable insights for leaders.
The host asks thoughtful questions that draw out personal journeys and decision-making frameworks.
High-quality interviews with a diverse set of senior guests.
Strong momentum and compelling storytelling across episodes.
Sound structure makes episodes long enough for depth but easy to digest.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#256 Shernaz Daver: Indian-American, Standing Up to Steve Jobs & Building Netflix, Waymo and Khosla Brands
Q: How do you view AI in the communications field today?
Daver argues that AI will augment but not replace human storytelling and strategic thinking; the best comms professionals will still need deep business understanding and nuanced narrative craft.
#256 Shernaz Daver: Indian-American, Standing Up to Steve Jobs & Building Netflix, Waymo and Khosla Brands
Q: What was a pivotal moment in your early marketing career, especially with Steve Jobs and Motorola?
She recounts a confrontational meeting with Steve Jobs at Next, where Jobs criticized their marketing, and Daver's willingness to learn and persist, fueling a deeper interest in consumer-focused storytelling.
#256 Shernaz Daver: Indian-American, Standing Up to Steve Jobs & Building Netflix, Waymo and Khosla Brands
Q: What drew you to Stanford, Harvard, and later to tech and education-focused roles?
Her education path combined communications with a passion for how technology can transform education, leading to opportunities at NASA, EA, and Harvard's Interactive Technologies program, shaping a career at the intersection of tech, education, and storytelling.
#256 Shernaz Daver: Indian-American, Standing Up to Steve Jobs & Building Netflix, Waymo and Khosla Brands
Q: Let's set the scene—where were you born and how did your early upbringing shape your path?
Shernaz describes a cosmopolitan upbringing, born at Stanford, living in Bombay and across Asia, with a blend of Indian and Western influences that fostered adaptability and a global mindset.
#254 Jeanne DeWitt Grosser: How I became COO of Vercel and CBO of Stripe by influencing in engineering led companies
Q: How did you get into Google and what were those early days like?
She joined Google after her mother connected her with a recruiter; she started as a contractor on Gmail support and worked to prove herself to become a full employee, gaining unique insight into product and customer needs.

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This show spotlights high achievers across business, tech, government, sports, and entrepreneurship, exploring life-defining moments, leadership styles, and the human side of scaling impact. Guests range from chief executives and founders to policy leaders, product builders, and industry disruptors, offering practical insights on decision making, team culture, and navigating rapid growth. Noteworthy is the emphasis on personal storytelling—childhood influences, mentors, and real-world challenges—paired with clear takeaways for listeners aiming to lead with intention and build lasting impact.

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7. Rob Giglio
8. David Haber

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