The Unicorns Podcast

In this episode, Justin talks with Unity Metals’ MD Craig Mackay who’s leading the company’s drilling program at its flagship Ngot gold project that closely follows its IPO in January. What makes Unity’s (ASX:UM1) 100% owned Ngot stand out is that it’s right on the fenceline of Emerald Resources’ (ASX:EMR) profitable 100,000ozpa Okvau gold mine. But – by quirk of history – Ngot has never been dril...

In this episode, Justin sits down with Chaice Paterson, founder and CEO of Low Deposit Homes, a specialist brokerage helping Australians break into the housing market with far smaller deposits than many believe are required. The company has already helped 1000 first home buyers purchase property, writing over $250 million in loans by guiding buyers through the complex web of government grants, len...

In this episode, Justin speaks with Dr Peter Walsh, founder, CEO and CTO of Brisbane-based medtech company QHeart Medical, alongside Mr Aubrey Almeida, a Melbourne cardiothoracic surgeon specialising in minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery. The conversation comes at a pivotal moment. QHeart has received approval to begin a world first human study of its Transcatheter Aortic Recoil Repair...

In this episode, Justin sits down with Jeremy Pell, Country Manager ANZ at Elastic, the global Search AI company whose technology underpins many of the digital platforms Australians rely on every day. Elastic is best known as the company behind Elasticsearch, but its role extends far beyond a website search bar. Its technology sits beneath e-commerce, financial services, government systems and cyb...

In this episode, Justin sits down with Grant Straker, founder and Managing Director of Straker Ltd, the ASX-listed translation and content verification company that has quietly been on the frontline of the AI revolution for more than a decade. Straker, listed under the ticker STG, is the only pure-play translation and content verification company on the ASX. With a market capitalisation of around...

In this episode, Justin sits down with Steve Grace, co-founder of The Pillars, a private members club housed inside a meticulously restored 170-year-old heritage building in the heart of Sydney. The Pillars is not a co-working space, and it is not a traditional members club in the old sense. Instead, it has been designed as a fully integrated ecosystem where entrepreneurs, investors and decision-m...

In this episode, Justin interviews Nick Williamson, CEO of Waverley Social Enterprises. Waverley is a commercial services business that has been quietly competing with mainstream providers across Australia since 1984, while redefining what supported employment can achieve at scale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Justin interviews Mark Nagy, founder and CEO of DataMesh, a payments technology company quietly rebuilding the invisible plumbing behind global commerce. Every time a consumer taps a card, swipes a phone or checks out online, a vast and fragile network of legacy systems springs into action. While the experience feels seamless, the infrastructure behind it is anything but, with dec...

In this episode, Justin interviews Assaf Stizki, co-founder and CEO of Restoke.ai, a hospitality technology intelligence platform. Running a restaurant in the United States has become increasingly precarious, with tariffs, supply chain disruption and volatile ingredient prices putting extreme pressure on already thin margins. Most operators survive on just 3 to 5 percent profit, meaning even small...

In this episode, Justin speaks with Emma Fawcett, CEO of Compare Club, one of Australia's most trusted financial comparison services. Compare Club helps Australians save on major household bills, including life insurance, health insurance, energy and home loans. At a time when cost-of-living pressures are mounting and household budgets are stretched, the platform sits at the intersection of financ...

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In this episode, Justin speaks with Zsofi Paterson, CEO of Tinybeans (ASX:TNY), one of Australia’s most-loved tech success stories,  Tinybeans is a private photo-sharing and digital journaling platform that helps parents capture and share family moments safely, away from the noise, pressure, and risks of mainstream social media. At a time when trust and privacy have become the new premium, the pla...

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In this episode, Justin speaks with John Conidi, CEO and Managing Director of 333D (ASX: T3D). Once known for its pioneering work in 3D printing, 333D has evolved into a high-growth digital technology business now making bold moves in healthcare, AI, and digital assets. Listed on the ASX, it’s one of the most unique technology companies on the market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

In this episode, Justin speaks with Alexa Stathakis, CEO and founder of Tea Industries, and Brett Stanford, co-founder of the YouTube phenomenon How Ridiculous. Together, they’ve created a beverage brand that’s making waves across Australia and the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Justin speaks with Ken King and Leonard Hall, co-founders of Freespace Operations, a Melbourne-based drone company that’s pushing the boundaries of what autonomous aircraft can do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Host Justin Kelly, former broadcast journalist and PR veteran, chats with leaders from across Australia and internationally about business strategy, what it takes to build a successful company, how to overcome challenges and advice for those on a similar journey. In this episode, Justin speaks with Terri-Ann “Tezzi” Daniel, founder and CEO of Cooee Native Superfoods – one of Australia’s fastest-gr...

In this episode, Justin speaks with Andrew Wilson, CEO of Senetas — an ASX-listed Australian cybersecurity company that’s been protecting some of the world’s most sensitive information for more than 20 years. It’s been a transformative year for Senetas. The company sold its Votiro subsidiary and, in the process, secured a $17.1 million strategic stake in US-based Menlo Security — a fast-growing fi...

In this episode, Justin speaks with Shantanu Jha and Wes Hall, co-founders of Xynon, a new wealth-tech platform that is reimagining how financial advisers manage client outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Justin speaks with Rob Adamson, Executive Chairman of RFC Ambrian, and Stefan Skorut, Chief Investment Officer of RFC Ambrian Funds Management. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Justin speaks with Dr Isabelle Meyer, Executive Director of Dementia Training Australia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Unicorns Podcast, Justin talks with the founders of Sovereign Australia AI - a brand-new venture that’s setting out to do something bold - build a homegrown alternative to global AI platforms like ChatGPT Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Unicorns Podcast, Justin speaks with Andy Reid. Andy is one of Australia’s leading real estate auctioneers, a high-performance coach, and the host of the High Performance Humans podcast. He’s worked across industries from hospitality to real estate, led teams of hundreds, and built businesses worth millions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Unicorns Podcast, Justin speaks with Matthew Manahan, author of Champions: The Legacy That Shaped Small Business for a Nation, and Steve Loe, founder of the Australian Small Business Champion Awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices