Unicorn Ventures Podcast with Sean 'The AI Guy'

In this episode of the Unicorn Ventures Podcast , we sit down with Steve Torso , Founder of Wholesale Investor and CapitalHQ , to unpack what’s really broken in private capital markets — and what founders, fund managers, and advisors must do differently to raise capital successfully in 2026 and beyond. With over 16 years at the centre of private capital ecosystems, Steve has helped connect more th...

Most founders think marketing and PR are cost centers . That mindset quietly destroys valuations. In this episode of Unicorn Investors Network , we sit down with Jonathan Englert , founder of AndIron , to unpack how strategic storytelling directly drives revenue, trust, and exit value — and why AI has just made communications mission-critical for startups. Jonathan shares real-world examples where...

What does scaling really look like behind the numbers? Boards, capital, governance — and a rare, grounded discussion on medicinal cannabis with Brett Schwarz. In this episode of Unicorn Ventures, host Sean Scoffield sits down with Brett Schwarz — a rare operator who has worked across the full spectrum of business: founder, CFO, CEO, board director, and capital strategist. Brett has helped raise mo...

What really happens behind the scenes of startup success? In this episode of Unicorn Ventures, Sean Scoffield sits down with Andrew J Nash — startup operator, board member, and creator of the podcast Big Bets and Bad Calls — for a candid, no-fluff conversation about building companies, investing wisely, and why most “overnight success” stories are anything but overnight. Andrew shares unfiltered i...

What does it really take to build an AI health tech startup — beyond the hype, pitch decks, and buzzwords? In this episode, I sit down with Ian and Anya from RespiraDigm to unpack the unfiltered reality of turning academic research into a commercially viable AI healthcare company . This is a grounded, honest conversation about what happens when deep science meets real-world execution . We explore...

What does it really take to turn an idea into a successful startup — without burning cash, chasing hype, or falling in love with the wrong business model? In this episode of Unicorn Ventures, Sean sits down with Wenee Yap and Thomas Daricott, co-authors of Riding the Unicorn, to unpack what separates founders who build real, durable businesses from those who quietly disappear. And fair warning… th...

If you’ve ever had an idea you believed could change everything — but had no clue where to start, how to validate it, or whether investors would ever take it seriously — this episode is your new compass. Today I sit down with Jordan Green AM, one of Australia’s most respected early-stage investors and the founder of Melbourne Angels, to unpack the truth about idea validation, early traction, and w...

This week’s Unicorn Ventures Podcast with Alex Retzlaff isn’t just a good listen. It’s a reset button for founders chasing the wrong things. Alex has built, backed, and exited multiple times. He’s not talking theory. And in this episode, he dropped straight-up truth every founder needs to hear. Here’s a taste of what landed: "Stop perfecting your pitch deck. Start making money." No one’s...

What does it take to become the “hype man” behind Australia’s most ambitious startups and founders? In this episode of Unicorn Ventures, we sit down with Dickie Currer—storyteller, connector, and relentless champion for innovation. Dickie opens up about his unique journey from the UK to the heart of Australia’s tech ecosystem, sharing the pivotal moments, personal philosophies, and real-world less...

🎙️ Excited to share that we’ve just wrapped up recording our very first episode of the Unicorn Ventures Podcast, with none other than David Kenney as our inaugural guest! David brought exactly what we hoped for as our first guest—a wealth of experience as a coach, investor, mentor, and founder, plus his signature “no fluff” honesty. His insights into building and scaling businesses, capital alloca...