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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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Jess Richmond thinks the premium on technical founders is about to flip. Building is cheap enough now that anyone can ship a bookkeeping app in a week. What's scarce, she argues, is having actually lived the problem: reconciled the transaction, sat i... more

Sagalee Omer looked around at the world he grew up in and decided to build the one he needed. Not metaphorically. Bikes for kids with no way to get around. Free therapy for a community that didn't talk about it. A storytelling platform to put everyda... more

In 2017, Mick Liubinskas got one line from an old basketball mate: "maybe it's time you got in the game." He'd just moved to the US, read the IPCC reports for the first time, and had three kids under seven. But he couldn't unsee it, so he got in the ... more

Most of us remember what it's like to want to be in a room we're not allowed into.

For Phoebe Pincus, that room was startups. Before she became CEO of Startmate, she was writing heartfelt cover letters to startups who never wrote back, wanting in wi... more

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Recent Guests

Sagalee Omer
Founder/Director building Locationist, Shoot or Shoot, and related initiatives
Locationist; Shoot or Shoot; Better Cycles
Episode: Sagalee Omer: Everything's working out for you
Mick Liubinskas
Founder of Climate Salad, climate-tech entrepreneur
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Episode: Mick Liubinskas: Give people something they can say yes to
Phoebe Pincus
CEO of Startmate, former Chief of Staff and COO at Startmate
Startmate
Episode: Phoebe Pincus: You never forget your first yes.
Nick Rudder
Founder of Sphere (formerly ScholarSight); YC alum; led a major pivot from EdTech to TaxTech; publicly discusses home life and founder journey
Sphere (formerly ScholarSight)
Episode: Nick Rudder: Tax. But not as you know it.
Didier Elzinga
Founder and former CEO of CultureAmp, now exec chair focusing on AI
CultureAmp
Episode: Didier Elzinga: What survives AI
Katelyn Lesse
Head of Platform Engineering at Anthropic
Anthropic
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
Checkmate
Episode: Rory Garton-Smith & Harry Dixon: They saw the gap. Nobody else did.

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Mason Yates
Co-host/Host of Wild Hearts

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 55 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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Sagalee Omer: Everything's working out for you
Q: Sagalee, before we get anywhere else, I want to start with your name. What does it mean to you and your work?
Sagalee explains that his name means 'the voice' and frames Locationist around giving diverse voices a platform, using curiosity about other people to drive inclusive storytelling.
Phoebe Pincus: You never forget your first yes.
Q: What is the Spike Framework and why is it essential?
Startmate now evaluates founders using five spikes, prioritizing unrealized but exceptional strength in one area (founder, traction, invention, 10x product, or vision) rather than being decent across all five, as this predicts long-term potential.
Phoebe Pincus: You never forget your first yes.
Q: How has your journey within Startmate shaped your leadership?
She reflects on moving from Chief of Staff to COO to CEO, noting the loneliness and pressure of the top role but also the reward of shaping a clear, disciplined, values-driven leadership style.
Phoebe Pincus: You never forget your first yes.
Q: What is your big, brave ambition for Startmate in the next phase?
Phoebe describes a version of Startmate that does less, but does it much better, with a laser focus on being the premier pre-seed investor globally and strengthening the ecosystem through a tight, community-driven model.
Nick Rudder: Tax. But not as you know it.
Q: How did you validate the new product idea and secure LOIs before having a working product?
A disciplined discovery process with staged validation—first identifying a real project to fund, then building a Figma prototype, followed by LOIs and eventually real contracts. This approach allowed learning, iteration, and risk reduction while still moving toward a shipped product.

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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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1. Sagalee Omer
2. Mick Liubinskas
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4. Nick Rudder
5. Didier Elzinga
6. Katelyn Lesse
7. Angela Jiang
8. Charlie Gearside

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