The Sachin and Adam Show

In today’s episode, we sit down with Xavier Collins, co-founder of Wonder Studios — the London-based AI film studio backed by Blackbird, LocalGlobe, and angels from OpenAI and DeepMind. Xavier shares Wonder’s mission to become the Pixar of the AI age, democratizing Hollywood-grade production and sparking a global wave of creativity. From supercharging storytelling and navigating venture capital, t...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by five leading voices shaping the future of artificial intelligence: Dan Palmer, co-founder of Relevance AI; Michelle Gilmore, CEO and co-founder of Juno; Xharmagne Carandang, founding software engineer at Lorikeet; and Georgie Healy, head of Google’s AI accelerator and host of *In the Blink of AI*. Recorded live at the second-ever AI Roundtable Dinner, this conve...

In today’s episode, we’re joined by John and Jax, partners at AirTree, to talk about their massive new $650 million fund — a milestone backed by some of the world’s top institutional investors. They break down why global capital is finally paying attention to Australia, how this changes the game for local founders, and what traits they now look for in world-class startups. From the rise of AI-nati...

Today we’re joined by John Kim, co-founder and CEO of Paraform —a startup reshaping how companies hire through a fast-growing recruiter marketplace. He shares Paraform’s journey from early struggles to raising a $20M Series A, and reflects on his growth as a leader, along with the company’s vision to expand across industries and deepen AI integration. This conversation matters because it reveals w...

Today we’re joined by Pasha and Pennie - second-time founders and the minds behind @a1base, a breakout @ycombinator startup giving AI agents real-world identities like phone numbers, emails, and Slack handles. This conversation matters because it tackles one of the most important missing pieces in AI: identity and trust. We’re moving beyond flashy demos - into a world where agents don’t just gener...

Anna Podolsky turned a home-cooked meal for her dog into one of Australia’s fastest-growing startups. In this episode, she shares how Lyka scaled from her kitchen to a 400-person team and hundreds of millions in revenue. We dive into mission-driven leadership, operational complexity, and the mindset behind building a generational company. If you care about startups, pets, or building with purpose...

On today’s episode, we sit down with Charlie Gearside, co-founder of Eucalyptus - one of Australia’s fastest-growing healthtech companies, recently valued at $560 million. After 6 intense years building alongside three close friends, Charlie made the rare move: he walked away. We explore: - Why he left Eucalyptus at its peak - The personal toll of startup life and how therapy helped - Australia’s...

We're trying something different. We’re testing a new format this week on the The Sachin and Adam Show - a deeper discussion on the forces driving the tech industry right now. It's been a bit challenging to serve our community best when every episode is only covering 1 person’s story. So we’re trying something new: open conversations on the trends that matter + a bit more personality and BTS. This...

Cuttable founders Jack and Sam are the unlikely duo behind one of Australia’s most exciting AI startups - one is a former agency creative, the other sold A Cloud Guru to Pluralsight for $2B in 2021. Together, they’re using AI to bring creative craftsmanship back to advertising. Why this conversation is important? Jack and Sam are rethinking how ads get made in an AI-saturated world. With one foot...

Mina Radhakrishnan was Uber’s first Head of Product in 2011 (employee #20), after working at both Google and Goldman Sachs, and was also the co-founder of Different - a VC-backed startup that raised millions and scaled fast before shutting down. Now, she’s building solo with AI as her co-founder. In this episode, she shares an unfiltered look into the highs and lows of building at the edge of tech...

Liam Millward is the 21-year-old co-founder and CEO of Instant — one of the fastest-growing startups in Australia valued at $100M. In this episode, he reveals how he went from dodging WeWork rent at 17 to raising $18 million in just 10 days at 21. We dive deep into Liam’s wild founder journey: - How he scaled Instant to millions in revenue with zero pitch deck -The real story behind their lightnin...

Today we’re joined by Max Marchione — a close friend and ambitious founder disrupting healthcare through AI, data aggregation, and radical prevention to make personalised medicine accessible to everyone. This conversation is important because it explores one of the few industries left untouched by true innovation — healthcare. Despite its scale, it’s still waiting for its defining startup moment....

Alex Valente is the founder of Redactive, an AI security startup helping enterprises control who can access sensitive data. Redactive ensures permissioning is done right—so companies can safely adopt tools like Copilot and AI agents without leaking internal documents, exposing secrets, or creating massive security risks. This episode is for anyone building or working with AI—especially in enterpri...

Ben Pfisterer is an ex-NAB, Visa and Square employee who co-founded Zeller, an Australian fintech company that achieved unicorn status - reaching a valuation of $1 billion - in less than two years. Under his leadership, Zeller has attracted over 85,000 customers and secured $180 million in funding, revolutionizing business banking in Australia by offering integrated financial solutions that challe...

Casey Flint is the AI Business Lead at AWS and a former VC at Square Peg, where she met over 1,000 AI leaders to uncover where the industry is headed. From growing up in a rural town with no doctors to joining Uber during its hypergrowth phase, Casey has been at the forefront of major technological shifts. Now, she shares her insights on AGI, AI automation, and the future of work. From reinforceme...

Today’s guest on the Sachin and Adam show, Steve Hind, is the co-founder of Lorikeet AI, one of Australia’s fastest-growing AI Agent companies. Before that, he quickly climbed the ranks at Stripe and Bridgewater Investments -only to realise that titles and prestige can be traps in disguise. His story is a masterclass in knowing when to quit and why leaving a “dream job” might be the smartest move...

In today's episode we sat down with Daybreak founder Rex Woodbury to breakdown the importance of "taste" in forecasting high growth industries and the startups ripe to dominate them. As a former partner at Index Ventures, Rex is planning to build a generational VC firm focused on an artisanal approach to company building not just asset management. We also explore how "consumer A...

Farouk Ismail, Co-founder of Slice, joins us to discuss the journey from bootstrapping his startup to raising a massive $7.5 million seed round. Farouk shares candid insights on the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the importance of risk management, and invaluable lessons learned from navigating a global pandemic. Tune in for actionable advice and inspiration for aspiring founders. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

We interviewed David Brillembourg Jr. of Dune Ventures. David dropped out of NYU at 18 to join Galaxy Digital. He joined as employee number 5 and left when it was in the billions of market cap. After Galaxy Digital, at just 21 he started his own venture fund, Dune Ventures. Dune invests in the best founders in the video games industry. David shares his invaluable insights on venture capital, the i...

In this episode, join Siobhan, an innovative leader in workforce intelligence, as she discusses the transformative power of AI, her entrepreneurial journey, and how she's balancing work and personal life. From starting a baking business at 13 to building a billion-dollar company, Siobhan shares her unique insights on building in the era of AI, the principles of enterprise sales, and her relentless...

Jamie Beaton has 10 degrees from elite universities and while he did that, he built a unicorn company - Crimson Education. There's literally no one in the world like him. Join us as we learn about his relentless focus, unique strategies, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sponsors Slice:...

We interview Chris Hladczuk, a 26-year-old startup founder with a maniacal approach to ambition and growth. Learn how Chris became a Chief Revenue Officer within a year, his controversial takes on work-life balance, insights on enterprise SaaS, and his rapid career acceleration. Dive deep into his personal motivations and practical sales tactics. Plus, get a glimpse into Chris's new venture and hi...

In this episode we engage in a remarkable conversation with Cindy Bi, a distinguished investor behind 14 Unicorns, in a high-rise in San Francisco. Cindy shares insights on spotting great founders, her investment process, the advantages of being an early investor, and the importance of serendipity in her career. The episode offers valuable lessons for budding investors and entrepreneurs alike. Lin...

In this episode, we interview Jason Yeager, a rapidly growing tech comedian and influencer. Jason discusses his strategic approach to content creation, the inspiration behind his viral videos, and the unique aspects of being a creator in the tech space, particularly in San Francisco. We also delve into topics like distribution-first company strategies, the challenges faced by tech founders, and th...

In this episode, we interview Ed Husic, Australia's Minister for Industry and Science. We discuss his perspective on technology, government investments, and the nation's innovation landscape. From the importance of AI safety to the $1 billion PsiQuantum deal, Husic shares his vision for the future of Australia's tech industry. Links ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...