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. Links Linktree Youtube Instagram Sponsors Slice: https://www.slicegroup.co/ Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Cindy Bi and Her Investment Success 00:40 Filming in San Francisco's Financial District 01:37 Cindy's Thoughts on Legal Tech and Healthcare 06:21 The Immigrant Hustle and Success in Tech 8:50 Slice 09:38 Cindy's Investment Strategy and YC Connection 18:12 Scaling Ambitions and Solo GP Insights 20:46 The Serendipity of San Francisco 22:13 The Importance of In-Person Connections 22:32 Pitching to Founders: What Sets Me Apart 23:43 Memorable Investment Stories 26:26 Building Genuine Relationships in SF 27:22 Fundraising and Attracting Top Talent 30:14 Zed Law 30:54 Future Communities and Networks 37:52 Personal Reflections and Future Goals 41:23 Qualities of Successful Founders 44:06 Concluding Thoughts and Final Words About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
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 the importance of understanding your audience. Don't miss Jason's live breakdown of one of his viral videos! Links Linktree Youtube Instagram Sponsors Slice: https://www.slicegroup.co/ Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Jason Yeager 00:39 Exploring Founders Inc. 01:36 Jason's Strategic Approach to Content Creation 03:06 The Truths Behind Jason's Viral Content 07:14 The Role of Privilege in Tech 08:22 Slice 09:10 Imposter Syndrome and Networking Hacks 16:48 Building a Distribution-First Company 20:24 Analyzing a Viral Video 24:11 The Viral Video Strategy 24:47 Posting Frequency vs. Quality 25:21 Jumping on Trends 25:42 Creating Engaging Content 27:17 Building a Sustainable Brand 28:19 Leveraging Distribution and Partnerships 28:42 Zed Law 29:22 The Value of High-Quality Followers 32:49 The Impact of Recognition 38:42 The Importance of Focus in Content Creation 40:20 Overrated and Underrated Aspects of SF 41:59 Conclusion and Future Plans 42:32 Outro About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
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 Instagram Sponsors Slice: https://www.slicegroup.co/ Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Ed Husic 00:43 Ed Husic's Background and Heritage 02:48 Impact of Technology on Workers 05:58 Government's Role in Technology 08:03 Slice 08:50 AI Safety and Regulation 14:38 PsyQuantum Investment Decision 20:48 Future Government Interventions 27:56 Community Insights and Government Challenges 28:52 Zed Law 29:26 Embracing Failure and Innovation 30:41 Championing Australian Ideas 33:00 The Role of Government in Innovation 35:11 Highlighting Australian Startups 42:21 Challenges in Capital and Talent 45:41 A Day in the Life of a Minister 48:48 Closing Remarks and Future Prospects About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
This week we talk with Jessy Wu. Jessy recently left her role as Partner at Afterwork Ventures to start her own communications agency. We dive into the announcement of her company and what she's learned as an investor. Links Linktree Youtube Instagram Sponsors Slice: https://www.slicegroup.co/ Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
This week we chatted with Elli Hanson, an investor at Side Stage Ventures and formerly the founder of two consumer brands. We delved into all things brand, marketing and Australian venture capital with her. Links Linktree Youtube Instagram Sponsors Vanta: vanta.com/kindling Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
In this episode, we dive into the journey of Mark Woodland, an Australian business executive and former Australian Army NCO. Mark shares insights from his time in the Royal Australian Artillery and the Australian Army Psychology Corps, and how those experiences shaped his entrepreneurial journey. As the founder of Kismet and Explore, he discusses the values he instills in his companies, the challenges he faces, and his vision for the future. Links Linktree Youtube Instagram Sponsors Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Vanta: vanta.com/kindling About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
We interviewed Frank Greeff who sold his bootstrapped company Realbase to Domain for $180 million. He's now on a mission to raise $1mil for charity by writing a cookbook called ‘Eat with Purpose’ designed for high performing people who are health conscious and time poor. We talked to him about the reality of bootstrapping a company to $180 after working as a chef, what he's doing next and life after selling his company. Links Linktree Youtube Instagram Sponsors Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Vanta: vanta.com/kindling About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
This week we interviewed Roman Teslyuk the founder of Earth AI. The company uses AI to explore clean energy materials and it has the potential to disrupt the $10T Mining Industry. Links Linktree Youtube Instagram Sponsors Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Vanta: vanta.com/kindling About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
This weeks guest was Vu Tran, former co-founder of Go1, a $3 billion education business. On our podcast, he announced his new company he's building in the defence tech space. Links Linktree Youtube Instagram Sponsors Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Vanta: https://www.vanta.com/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
Michelle Simmons is a leading Quantum Physicist, former Australian of the year and founder of Silicon Quantum Computing. She pioneered the world’s first single atom transistor and is attempting to produce the first integrated circuit at an atomic scale. We had a wide ranging conversation with her on DNA, quantum supremacy, geopolitics, religion and so much more. Links Linktree Youtube Instagram Sponsors Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
We sat down today with our good friend Dan Brockwell! He's the co-founder of Earlywork, Australia's first tech sales school. We chatted about all things tech sales and the reflections he has from building Earlywork into what it is now. Socials Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SachinandAdam Sponsors Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
Mario Gabriele is the founder of The Generalist and writes to 110,000 of the worlds best technology minds. This week we decoded his writing process, the effects of Generative AI on his business, how tech intersects with morality / philosophy, Marios drivers and a lot more. The Generalist: https://www.generalist.com/ Socials Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SachinandAdam Sponsor Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
Socials Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SachinandAdam Sponsors Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Open Source CEO by Bill Kerr: https://www.opensourceceo.com/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
How did Emil Michael raise more than $20b for Uber in 3 years to make it the most valuable private company in the world? This week we had one of the worlds best business minds break down his deal making strategies as Travis Kalanicks right-hand man. We also dived into his inner dialogue, hiring tactics, approach to finding mentors, boundless ambition and a lot more. Socials Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SachinandAdam Sponsors Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Open Source CEO by Bill Kerr: https://www.opensourceceo.com/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
This week we sat down with Henry Innis of Mutinex to hear all about his thoughts on marketing and advice he can give us as a seasoned founder. Socials Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SachinandAdam Sponsors Zedd Law: https://www.zed.law/ Open Source CEO by Bill Kerr: https://www.opensourceceo.com/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
We talked with Jack Zhang, founder of Airwallex, an $8 billion fintech company born out of Australia. We chatted about who the real Jack Zhang is, the challenges of scaling Airwallex and more. Socials Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SachinandAdam Sponsors Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Open Source CEO by Bill Kerr: https://www.opensourceceo.com/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
Socials Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SachinandAdam Sponsors Zedd Law: https://www.zed.law/ Open Source CEO by Bill Kerr: https://www.opensourceceo.com/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
This week we sat down with David Booth, the co-founder of On Deck. On Deck are the community company that helps people start their startups, having helped launch over 1000 early stage companies. He's since returned to ANZ to join Blackbird as an investor. We talked to him about the wild ride of On Deck, why he's come back to ANZ and what he's learned from investing in over 300 companies. Socials Linktree - https://linktr.ee/SachinandAdam Sponsors Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Open Source CEO by Bill Kerr: https://www.opensourceceo.com/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
This is the deepest Alex Liberman (founder of Morning Brew) has ever gone on a podcast. We delved into relationships, future of advertising, love, creator economy and so much more. If you sit with this conversation it could genuinely change your life. Sponsors Zedd Law: https://www.zed.law/ Open Source CEO by Bill Kerr: https://www.opensourceceo.com/ About us We tell the raw stories of the world’s tech leaders, by asking the vulnerable questions that no one else does. Guests have included former Prime Ministers, unicorn tech founders and the world’s top investors. Join us for these interviews and get a real behind the scenes look into 25 year old best friends building the company of their dreams.
This week we reflected on launching companies, context switching, creativity, purpose and so much more with our good friend Max Marchione (co-founder of Superpower). It's special when your best friend is also a world class founder and we recorded a conversation we'd normally have. Maxs company: superpower.com More S&A: https://linktr.ee/SachinandAdam Sponsors Zed Law: https://www.zed.law/ Kinde: Kinde.com