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Wild Hearts is the podcast that reveals the real-time lessons from the founders and operators changing the world.

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There are people who think about culture. And then there's Didier Elzinga.

Fifteen years running CultureAmp. 7,000 organisations. A front-row seat to how culture forms and fractures - the writedowns, the departures, the hard conversations that don't... more

If you're here for commentary on the Pope, Trump, or the geopolitics of frontier AI - this isn't that episode. If you're here for the unfiltered view from the people actually building Claude - stay.

This one is for the builders, the tinkerers, and t... more

Earlier this year, Eucalyptus sold for $1.6 billion - one of the biggest exits in Australian startup history. Charlie Gearside co-founded it.

A year on, he's spending his time on YouTube and on Build Australia, the nonpartisan movement he launched l... more

After 77 episodes and eight years at Blackbird, Mason Yates is signing off as host of Wild Hearts. This is his final episode - just eight minutes, no fanfare and true to how he hosted: generous with the floor, light on his own voice.

Mason started W... more

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Recent Guests

Katelyn Lesse
Head of Platform Engineering at Anthropic
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Episode: Katelyn Lesse and Angela Jiang: Not the Anthropic you're expecting
Angela Jiang
Head of Product for the Claude Platform at Anthropic
Anthropic
Episode: Katelyn Lesse and Angela Jiang: Not the Anthropic you're expecting
Charlie Gearside
Co-founder of Eucalyptus, founder of Build Australia, media/YouTube commentator on Australian ambition
Build Australia, Eucalyptus
Episode: Charlie Gearside: What to do with $1.6 billion
Rory Garton-Smith
Co-founder of Checkmate, former Apple executive
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Episode: Rory Garton-Smith & Harry Dixon: They saw the gap. Nobody else did.
Harry Dixon
Co-founder of Checkmate, former EasyPost executive
Checkmate
Episode: Rory Garton-Smith & Harry Dixon: They saw the gap. Nobody else did.
Min-Kyu Jung
Founder, Ivo
Ivo
Episode: Min-Kyu Jung: No offense, kid
Hardy Michel
Co-founder of Marloo, an innovative financial advice delivery platform.
Marloo
Episode: Hardy Michel & Shak Lala: Go slow to go fast
Shakil Lala
Co-founder of Marloo, previously involved with Sharesies and Orica.
Marloo
Episode: Hardy Michel & Shak Lala: Go slow to go fast
Nikki Brown
Founder of Cartesian and former employee at Google, she discusses her journey through startups and the importance of ecosystem-driven selling.
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Episode: Nikki Brown: When you stop being a cog, you become the machine

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Mason Yates
Co-host/Host of Wild Hearts

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • A MUST LISTEN

    Phenomenal lineup of founders, operators, and investors sharing their journeys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Silk MK
    Australia2 years ago
  • Love

    Love the podcast - great coverage of the aus and New Zealand ecosystem!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thumplots
    Australia2 years ago
  • The host!

    One of the best - great questions and loving how deep the questions go!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MBatko
    Australia2 years ago

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Quality across guests and topics appears consistently strong.
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Guests appreciated for depth and practical insights.
High-caliber founders and operators featured, with strong storytelling.
Questions spark thoughtful reflection and useful takeaways for growth.

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Charlie Gearside: What to do with $1.6 billion
Q: Why YouTube, and what does the channel reveal about your audience and strategy?
The host notes Charlie's shift to YouTube as a way to reach a broad audience with flexible messaging, using video to explore ambitious Australia and engage young people through authentic, personal storytelling.
Charlie Gearside: What to do with $1.6 billion
Q: You're on the beach, maybe take up pottery. What do you do after a $1.6 billion exit?
Charlie explains that after the exit he chose to rebuild himself publicly, pursue a new image, and focus on shaping a broader national conversation rather than indulging in a conventional post-exit vacation.
Hardy Michel & Shak Lala: Go slow to go fast
Q: How do you manage to balance making something that someone really loves while also having it generalized enough to be adopted globally from the beginning?
We built a global product from day one, anticipating regional needs while focusing on the same core problem across multiple markets.
Hardy Michel & Shak Lala: Go slow to go fast
Q: How did it feel at that point where you kind of screwed up the piece of paper? Did you feel like you were back at day zero and you had nothing?
It was very uncomfortable, but it did not mean we were any less intense in our approach; we still moved extremely quickly.
Hardy Michel & Shak Lala: Go slow to go fast
Q: What was the itch that still needed to be scratched, or what felt unsolved that wasn't being solved by those huge platforms?
The demand for financial advice was significant, particularly for people who cannot afford traditional services.

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Stories from founders and operators across tech, hardware, and software reveal how teams validate demand, navigate early-stage risks, and scale in dynamic markets. Episodes commonly surface themes like go-to-market strategy, finance and government support, resilience through downturns, and the role of partnerships in accelerating growth. The guest mix spans robotics, AI, fintech, space, and creator economies, with a strong emphasis on hands-on experimentation, authentic storytelling, and pragmatic pivots. This show probably attracts listeners who want actionable takeaways from builders and operators, with a penchant for real-world risk-taking and cross-industry innovation.

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Wild Hearts launched 4 years ago and published 91 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Wild Hearts include:

1. Katelyn Lesse
2. Angela Jiang
3. Charlie Gearside
4. Rory Garton-Smith
5. Harry Dixon
6. Min-Kyu Jung
7. Hardy Michel
8. Shakil Lala

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