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Episode Summary 🌿 Brewing a Sustainable Future with Lab-Grown Palm Oil – Mick Liubinskas sits down with Tom Collier, CEO and co-founder of Levur, to uncover how precision fermentation is transforming the palm oil industry. Palm oil is found in 50% of supermarket products and 70% of cosmetics, yet its production is a major driver of deforestation, biodiversity loss, and carbon emissions. Levur is...

Win $2,000 in credits with the Day One Network — take our 2-minute audience survey before 30 June: dayone.fm/survey Episode Summary: In this episode of First Cheque, hosts Cheryl and Maxine dive deep into the complexities of fund cycles, providing invaluable insights for emerging fund managers and entrepreneurs alike. They discuss the key aspects of raising and deploying funds, including the signi...

Episode Summary In this special solo episode, host Cole Cornford reflects on the journey of the  Secured  podcast over the past two years. He shares behind-the-scenes insights, from the unexpected challenges of cicada season disrupting recordings to the podcast’s growth, hitting 45 episodes and over 7,000 downloads. Cole discusses listener feedback, format changes, and his plans to expan...

Episode Summary 💧 Revolutionising Water & Energy Savings in Industry – Mick Liubinskas dives deep with Tia Collings, co-founder of Enaxiom, to uncover how hardware innovation is transforming industrial water and energy usage. Tia shares Enaxiom’s mission to reduce water and energy consumption across industries like mining, data centers, and green hydrogen production through their breakthrough...

Win $2,000 in credits with the Day One Network — take our 2-minute audience survey before 30 June: dayone.fm/survey Episode Summary: In this episode of First Cheque, Cheryl and Maxine dive deep into financial planning for angel investors—how to avoid running out of money, manage liquidity, and strategically deploy capital across investment cycles. If you're an aspiring angel investor wondering how...

Episode Summary 🌍 From UN Policy to Climate Finance Innovation – Mick Liubinskas sits down with Janet Salem, co-founder of Footprint Lab, to explore how fintech and environmental data are shaping the future of climate finance. Discover how Footprint Lab is embedding carbon tracking into everyday transactions, making it easier for businesses, institutions, and individuals to measure their carbon f...

In this episode of the NewyTechPeople podcast, we sit down with Roger Crellin, a seasoned technology executive who has recently moved to Newcastle. Roger shares his extensive international experience in the commercial side of technology, including roles at Fujifilm, smart TV manufacturers, and casino software companies. He discusses the challenges and rewards of working abroad, offering valuable a...

Episode Summary In this episode of the Fintech Fun podcast, Chris Titley chats with Michael Ragavan, founder of Our Leg Up, a revolutionary financial service aiming to tackle wealth inequality by making homeownership more accessible. Michael shares how Our Leg Up enables aspiring homeowners to purchase properties with just a 5% deposit, eliminating the need for lenders' mortgage insurance and prov...

Episode Summary ⚡ Dive into the world of EV charging innovation with Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he chats with Yasemin, co-founder of Alchemy Charge. Discover how a “monetised PowerPoint” idea sparked a revolution in EV charging, enabling smarter and more accessible charging solutions across Australia and beyond. Yasemin shares the fascinating journey of launching Alchemy Charge, the ch...

Win $2,000 in credits with the Day One Network — take our 2-minute audience survey before 30 June: dayone.fm/survey Episode Summary: In this episode of First Cheque, Cheryl and Maxine sit down with Laura Chambers, CEO of Mozilla, to dive into the transformative power of open source technology and its role in shaping the future of the internet and artificial intelligence. Laura shares insights on M...

Episode Summary Madhuri Nandi is the Head of Security at Till Payments and a trailblazer in the Australian cybersecurity industry. As co-chair of the Australian Women’s Security Network, she brings decades of experience to the table, breaking barriers for women in tech and redefining what leadership looks like in cybersecurity. Madhuri shares how a love for gaming and cheat codes sparked her journ...

Episode Summary In this episode of the FinTech Fun podcast, Chris Titley interviews Jamie Twiss, CEO of Before Pay Group. Jamie dives into Beforepay’s innovative approach to short-term lending and its mission-driven model that offers Australians a transparent, ethical alternative to predatory payday loans. He also discusses the company’s enterprise software arm, Carrington Labs, and its expansion...

🌱 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he chats with Gordon Renouf, founder of Good On You, the global platform revolutionising sustainable consumer choices by rating brands on their impact on people, the planet, and animals! Discover how Good On You empowers shoppers to make ethical decisions while encouraging brands to improve their sustainability practices. Gordon shares his inspiring jo...

🌏 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he interviews Thomas Nann, CEO of Allegro Energy, a pioneering Australian cleantech company redefining energy storage with long-duration batteries! Discover how Allegro Energy is tackling the challenges of renewable energy integration with innovative flow battery technology. Thomas shares his inspiring journey from academia to entrepreneurship, discuss...

Episode Summary: In this episode of First Cheque, hosts Cheryl and Maxine delve into the critical topic of liquidity within the venture capital ecosystem. They explore why IPOs (Initial Public Offerings) and M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) are essential for investors and startups alike. The conversation covers the current state of the IPO market, the challenges of companies staying private long...

Episode Summary In this episode of Secured, host Cole Cornford chats with Neha Malik, Head of Product Security at REA Group, about building and scaling effective application security (AppSec) programs. They delve into the importance of empathy, communication, and relationship-building between security teams and developers. Neha shares her journey from a Microsoft graduate program, through external...

🌍 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he interviews Dan Barber, co-founder of DNA Energy, a pioneering startup driving the energy transition through cutting-edge solutions! Discover how DNA Energy is revolutionising energy management with innovative hardware and software that integrate renewable assets, optimise energy efficiency, and monetise demand response programs. Dan shares insights...

🌿 Join Mick Liubinskas from Climate Salad as he interviews Lucie Semenec, co-founder and CEO of Newera Bio, a groundbreaking startup revolutionizing textile dyes! Discover how Lucie transformed her academic research into an innovative business creating sustainable microbial dyes to replace harmful fossil fuel-based alternatives. Learn about their journey through UNSW Founders 10x Accelerator, par...

Episode Summary: In this special replay of our most popular episode of the year, Cheryl and Maxine sit down with Michael Batko, CEO of Startmate, to explore the transformative power of early-stage investing and community-driven entrepreneurship. From hardware startups to non-alcoholic beer companies, Batko shares how Startmate pushes boundaries, backs ambitious founders, and builds a thriving star...

Episode Summary In this special christmas episode of Secured, Cole Cornford does something a little different to usual and answers listener questions. Lots of topics are covered, including new years resolutions, cybersecurity trends of 2024, career and life advice, and plenty more.  A huge thank you to everyone who sent in questions! We had so many responses that we weren't able to get t...

Episode Summary: In this year-end wrap-up, Cheryl and Maxine reflect on 2024’s venture landscape, from shifting investor sentiment to the lingering effects of the zero-interest era. They dig into the rise in early-stage investments, the resurgence of AI enthusiasm, and the cautious optimism permeating the ecosystem. With equal doses of hindsight and foresight, they offer spicy predictions for 2025...

Episode Summary Elizabeth Stephens is CEO of DBS Cyber, where her team deliver IT solutions for clients in various industries. A retired Marine Corps Major and author of the book Building a Resilient Digital Future: A Comprehensive Guide to Cyber Risk Monitoring, Elizabeth draws from her diverse experience in her work. In her conversation with Cole Cornford, they discuss leveraging AI to...

Episode Summary: In this episode of First Cheque, hosts Cheryl and Maxine engage in a compelling conversation with John Sharp, co-founder of Hatcher+, an innovative AI-driven venture capital platform based in Singapore. John recounts his fascinating transition from conducting orchestras to pioneering data-driven venture investing, highlighting how his early experiences with technological disruptio...

Episode Summary In this episode, Cole Cornford is joined by cybersecurity experts and IRAP assessors, Kat McCrabb and Toby Amodio, to unpack the latest updates to the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) for 2024. They explore the significant changes introduced in the PSPF, such as the heightened emphasis on IRAP assessments, the potential strain on resources due to increased demand for ass...

Episode Summary: Join Emily Rich and hosts Maxine and Cheryl in this episode where they explore the dynamic world of early-stage and deep tech investing. Emily shares her unconventional journey from being a high school dropout to making a decisive investment in her own education, a move that transformed her path and led her to become a significant player in the venture capital scene. The conversat...