#140 Ben Grabiner: UK Upbringing, Selling Startup To Apple, Building Side Stage Ventures And More The High Flyers Podcast With Vidit Agarwal podcast

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Brad Banducci is the Former CEO of Woolworths Group and the newly appointed CEO of TEG (The parent company of Ticketek and SXSW). His career spans consulting at BCG, early-stage leadership at Tyro Payments, and senior roles at Cellarmasters and Woolworths, bringing together deep experience across startups, retail, private equity and transformation. *** Sponsor offers just for you: -> Find out more about Vanta's special offer exclusively for you at https://vanta.com/high and get a special offer of $1,000 off to access your very own compliance superpower for your business today. -> Get 3 months free of Notion Plus with unlimited AI — exclusive to High Flyers Podcast listeners. That’s over $3K in value to help you move faster, automate notes, summarise research, and streamline ops. Claim it at https://ntn.so/highflyers and click "Apply Now" -> Check out https://remote.com/ and book your demo today and use our exclusive promo code EVREMOTE10 to unlock 10% off their: Employer of Record services on all full-time hires, Contractor Management Plus services and Global Payroll services during your first year with Remote. *** If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today! Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. *** CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy! *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast is a "meticulously researched audio biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies—redefining what it means to be a high flyer. Launched in 2020, it has ranked in the global top ten for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. A flagship product of the Curiosity Center, it has been featured in Forbes, Daily Telegraph, and at SXSW, offering raw, relatable insights from childhood to career, helping listeners become 1% better every day. 200+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries, including The CEO's of multi-billion dollar companies like Bunnings, Australia Post, Woolworths; Board Members at Macquarie Bank, ANZ, Reserve Bank; Former Prime Minister of Australia; Globally renowned tech leaders from Google, Microsoft, Xero; Successful Venture Capital and Family Office Investors; CIO's at the world's biggest superannuation funds; Leading Entertainers; Olympic Gold Medal Winning Athletes and interesting minds you wouldn't have heard of that are changing the world. Our parent company, Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com ***…

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#201 Carol Schwartz: Pioneering Philanthropy, Driving Boardroom Change, Founding The Women's Leadership Institute & Raising 4 Kids with Purpose 42:59

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Sponsor offers just for you: -> Find out more about Vanta's special offer exclusively for you at https://vanta.com/high and get a special offer of $1,000 off to access your very own compliance superpower for your business today. -> Get 3 months free of Notion Plus with unlimited AI — exclusive to High Flyers Podcast listeners. That’s over $3K in value to help you move faster, automate notes, summarise research, and streamline ops. Claim it at https://ntn.so/highflyers — select Curiosity Centre / The High Flyers Podcast as your referral partner and use code highflyers. -> Check out https://remote.com/ and book your demo today and use our exclusive promo code EVREMOTE10 to unlock 10% off their: Employer of Record services on all full-time hires, Contractor Management Plus services and Global Payroll services during your first year with Remote. *** If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at contact@curiositycentre.com today! Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. *** Carol is one of most dynamic business and community leaders with a diverse career across property, the arts, finance, investment, entrepreneurship, government and health. Her roles include being Board Member of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), Founding Chair of the Women's Leadership Institute, Director of the Trawalla Group, Chair of the Climate Council and more. This is a rare in-depth public interview, and a replay of the episode that first released in September 2023. Since so many of you loved it then, we're re-releasing this classic! *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast is a "meticulously researched audio biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies—redefining what it means to be a high flyer. Launched in 2020, it has ranked in the global top ten for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. A flagship product of the Curiosity Center, it has been featured in Forbes, Daily Telegraph, and at SXSW, offering raw, relatable insights from childhood to career, helping listeners become 1% better every day. 200+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries, including The CEO's of multi-billion dollar companies like Bunnings, Australia Post, Woolworths; Board Members at Macquarie Bank, ANZ, Reserve Bank; Former Prime Minister of Australia; Globally renowned tech leaders from Google, Microsoft, Xero; Successful Venture Capital and Family Office Investors; CIO's at the world's biggest superannuation funds; Leading Entertainers; Olympic Gold Medal Winning Athletes and interesting minds you wouldn't have heard of that are changing the world. Our parent company, Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com ***…

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#200 Malcolm Turnbull: Raised by His Dad, Backed by Packer, Battled Trump—The Making of a Renowned Prime Minister 1:03:50

hace 16 días1:03:50

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Malcolm Turnbull, is a former Australian Prime Minister and one of the most fascinating public figures of our time. He built a global career spanning law, media, business, and tech. He and his wife, Lucy won the Spycatcher case against the British government that rose him to prominence, He was Kerry Packer's Lawyer for many years, and then an investment banker at Goldman Sachs. Malcolm co-founded OzEmail, led key reforms like legalising same sex marriage in Australia, and now invests in technology and renewable energy. *** Sponsor offers just for you: -> Find out more about Vanta's special offer exclusively for you at https://vanta.com/high and get a special offer of $1,000 off to access your very own compliance superpower for your business today. -> Get 3 months free of Notion Plus with unlimited AI — exclusive to High Flyers Podcast listeners. That’s over $3K in value to help you move faster, automate notes, summarise research, and streamline ops. Claim it at https://ntn.so/highflyers — select Curiosity Centre / The High Flyers Podcast as your referral partner and use code highflyers. -> Check out https://remote.com/ and book your demo today and use our exclusive promo code EVREMOTE10 to unlock 10% off their: Employer of Record services on all full-time hires, Contractor Management Plus services and Global Payroll services during your first year with Remote. *** If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at vidit@thehighflyerspodcast.com today! Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. *** CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy! *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast is a "meticulously researched audio biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies—redefining what it means to be a high flyer. Launched in 2020, it has ranked in the global top ten for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. A flagship product of the Curiosity Center, it has been featured in Forbes, Daily Telegraph, and at SXSW, offering raw, relatable insights from childhood to career, helping listeners become 1% better every day. 200+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries, including The CEO's of multi-billion dollar companies like Bunnings, Australia Post, Woolworths; Board Members at Macquarie Bank, ANZ, Reserve Bank; Former Prime Minister of Australia; Globally renowned tech leaders from Google, Microsoft, Xero; Successful Venture Capital and Family Office Investors; CIO's at the world's biggest superannuation funds; Leading Entertainers; Olympic Gold Medal Winning Athletes and interesting minds you wouldn't have heard of that are changing the world. Our parent company, Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com ***…

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#199 Farnaz Azmoodeh: Iran to LA, Mastering Engineering at Google, Monetising Snapchat, and becoming CTO at Linktree 1:10:49

hace 24 días1:10:49

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Farnaz is the CTO at Linktree, a platform with 70M+ users helping creators and businesses unify and monetise their online presence. She started at Google in the 2000s during their OG era, working on ad tech and ML, then joined Snap (375M+ daily users today), leading AR monetization and later platform engineering. This is a rare public interview with Farnaz Azmoodeh. Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. *** Sponsor offers just for you: -> Find out more about Vanta's special offer exclusively for you at https://vanta.com/high and get a special offer of $1,000 off to access your very own compliance superpower for your business today. -> Check out https://remote.com/ and book your demo today and use our exclusive promo code EVREMOTE10 to unlock 10% off their: Employer of Record services on all full-time hires, Contractor Management Plus services and Global Payroll services during your first year with Remote. *** If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at vidit@thehighflyerspodcast.com today! Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. *** CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy! *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast is a "meticulously researched audio biography" that uncovers the untold stories of remarkable people and companies—redefining what it means to be a high flyer. Launched in 2020, it has ranked in the global top ten for past two years, with listeners in 27 countries and over 200 episodes released. A flagship product of the Curiosity Center, it has been featured in Forbes, Daily Telegraph, and at SXSW, offering raw, relatable insights from childhood to career, helping listeners become 1% better every day. 190+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from 15+ countries, including The CEO's of multi-billion dollar companies like Bunnings, Australia Post, Woolworths; Board Members at Macquarie Bank, ANZ, Reserve Bank; Former Prime Minister of Australia; Globally renowned tech leaders from Google, Microsoft, Xero; Successful Venture Capital and Family Office Investors; CIO's at the world's biggest superannuation funds; Leading Entertainers; Olympic Gold Medal Winning Athletes and interesting minds you wouldn't have heard of that are changing the world. Our parent company, Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Functional Leaders, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com ***…

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#198 Max Bausher & Brian Swift: From Twitter, Atlassian & New Relic to Twine - Cracking Product + GTM by Turning Customer Conversations into Action 1:16:02

hace 4 weeks1:16:02

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Max Bausher and Brian are the Co-Founders of Twine, bridging product and go-to-market teams by integrating insights across calls, CRM, and roadmaps. Max, Twine’s COO, brings expertise from leadership roles at CrowdStrike and New Relic, specialising in technical-business alignment. Brian, Twine’s CEO, has led product and GTM teams at SafetyCulture, Atlassian, Dovetail, and Twitter. Together, they are redefining how teams collaborate to deliver exceptional customer experiences. This is their first ever in-depth public interview. Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. *** Sponsor offers just for you: -> Find out more about Vanta's special offer exclusively for you at https://vanta.com/high and get a special offer of $1,000 off to access your very own compliance superpower for your business today. -> Check out https://remote.com/ and book your demo today and use our exclusive promo code EVREMOTE10 to unlock 10% off their: Employer of Record services on all full-time hires, Contractor Management Plus services and Global Payroll services during your first year with Remote. *** If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at vidit@thehighflyerspodcast.com today! Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. *** CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy! *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast re-imagines the traditional notion of a "high flyer" and is a premier product of the Curiosity Center. The podcast showcases the journeys of relatable role models from their sunrise (childhood) to today. Listeners love the unique and direct inside access to these relatable role models, companies and industries in every walk of life to help us all be 1% better everyday, together. 190+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from around the world including Heads of state, Olympians, Business and cultural leaders, Social Advocates, Investors, Entrepreneurs and more. Past guests include : Anil Sabharwal, Mark Suster, Ahmed Fahour, Holly Ransom, Daniel Petre, Paul Bassat, Simon Holmes a Court, Michael Traill, Osher Gunsberg, Ed Cowan, Carol Schwartz, Wyatt Roy, Jack Zhang, Martijn Wilder, Holly Kramer, Dom Price, Sam Kroonenburg, Mike Schneider, Rod Hamilton and more. Our parent company, Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Corporate Execs, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com ***…

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#197 Rory San Miguel: 40-Hour Weekends, Building Propeller, Winning Enterprise Deals, Going Global—And the Secret Behind His Relentless Optimism 1:23:09

hace 5 weeks1:23:09

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Rory San Miguel is the co-founder and CEO of Propeller, a global tech company transforming worksites with drone data. Since 2014, he’s scaled Propeller to 300+ employees across Australia and the U.S., secured well known enterprise customers, and raised over $35M from investors like Blackbird and Costanoa Ventures to fuel international growth. This is Rory's first ever in-depth public interview. Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. *** Sponsor offers just for you: -> Find out more about Vanta's special offer exclusively for you at https://vanta.com/high and get a special offer of $1,000 off to access your very own compliance superpower for your business today. -> Check out https://remote.com/ and book your demo today and use our exclusive promo code EVREMOTE10 to unlock 10% off their: Employer of Record services on all full-time hires, Contractor Management Plus services and Global Payroll services during your first year with Remote. *** If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at vidit@thehighflyerspodcast.com today! Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. *** Rory San Miguel is the co-founder and CEO of Propeller, a global tech company transforming worksites with drone data. Since 2014, he’s scaled Propeller to 300+ employees across Australia and the U.S., secured well known enterprise customers, and raised over $35M from investors like Blackbird and Costanoa Ventures to fuel international growth. *** CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy! *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast re-imagines the traditional notion of a "high flyer" and is a premier product of the Curiosity Center. The podcast showcases the journeys of relatable role models from their sunrise (childhood) to today. Listeners love the unique and direct inside access to these relatable role models, companies and industries in every walk of life to help us all be 1% better everyday, together. 190+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from around the world including Heads of state, Olympians, Business and cultural leaders, Social Advocates, Investors, Entrepreneurs and more. Past guests include : Anil Sabharwal, Mark Suster, Ahmed Fahour, Holly Ransom, Daniel Petre, Paul Bassat, Simon Holmes a Court, Michael Traill, Osher Gunsberg, Ed Cowan, Carol Schwartz, Wyatt Roy, Jack Zhang, Martijn Wilder, Holly Kramer, Dom Price, Sam Kroonenburg, Mike Schneider, Rod Hamilton and more. Our parent company, Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Corporate Execs, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com ***…

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#196 Stripe’s First Southeast Asia Hire, Piruze Sabuncu: Diplomat Aspirations, Turkey, USA, Singapore, and becoming Partner at Square Peg VC (Rare Public Interview) 1:13:53

hace 6 weeks1:13:53

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To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: -> Get $1,000 off to access your very own compliance superpower for your business today with Vanta's special offer exclusively for you at https://vanta.com/high -> Get 10% off at https://remote.com/ by using our exclusive promo code EVREMOTE10 for Employer of Record services on all full-time hires, Contractor Management Plus services and Global Payroll services during your first year with Remote. -> Apply now to participate in the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship's leading VC Catalyst program at https://wadeinstitute.org.au/programs/investors/vc-catalyst/ Dates for their 2025 are the 5th to 9th of May and the 19 to 23rd of May. It’s a world class program, we've worked with them closely for a few years now and highly recommend you check them out. *** If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at vidit@thehighflyerspodcast.com today! Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. Note: This is a replay of the episode that originally aired in September 2023. Since so many of you loved it, we're bringing it back from our archives. *** Piruze Sabuncu is a Partner at the Venture Capital firm Squarepeg. She was born in Turkey and currently lives in Singapore. Piruze built and scaled the startup that's now a global juggernaut, Stripe -- in Southeast Asia as employee #1 in the region, following a stint as a founder and working at companies including Dell and Mckinsey. *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast re-imagines the traditional notion of a "high flyer" and is a premier product of the Curiosity Center. The podcast showcases the journeys of relatable role models from their sunrise (childhood) to today. Listeners love the unique and direct inside access to these relatable role models, companies and industries in every walk of life to help us all be 1% better everyday, together. 190+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from around the world including Heads of state, Olympians, Business and cultural leaders, Social Advocates, Investors, Entrepreneurs and more. Past guests include : Anil Sabharwal, Mark Suster, Ahmed Fahour, Holly Ransom, Daniel Petre, Paul Bassat, Simon Holmes a Court, Michael Traill, Osher Gunsberg, Ed Cowan, Carol Schwartz, Wyatt Roy, Jack Zhang, Martijn Wilder, Holly Kramer, Dom Price, Sam Kroonenburg, Mike Schneider, Rod Hamilton and more. Our parent company, Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Corporate Execs, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com…

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#195 Steve Vamos: Former Xero, Apple & Microsoft CEO Shares His Playbook for Scaling Companies, Building Winning Teams & Mastering Transitions 1:30:07

hace 7 weeks1:30:07

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To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: -> Get $1,000 off to access your very own compliance superpower for your business today with Vanta's special offer exclusively for you at https://vanta.com/high -> Get 10% off at https://remote.com/ by using our exclusive promo code EVREMOTE10 for Employer of Record services on all full-time hires, Contractor Management Plus services and Global Payroll services during your first year with Remote. -> Apply now to participate in the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship's leading VC Catalyst program at https://wadeinstitute.org.au/programs/investors/vc-catalyst/ Dates for their 2025 are the 5th to 9th of May and the 19 to 23rd of May. It’s a world class program, we've worked with them closely for a few years now and highly recommend you check them out. *** If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at vidit@thehighflyerspodcast.com today! Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. *** Steve Vamos is a renowned global technology executive. He led Xero as CEO and previously served as CEO of Microsoft Australia and Apple Asia Pacific. In his new book 'Through Shifts and Shocks', Steve distills his front line experience into eight essential actions for leaders facing change. *** CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy! *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast re-imagines the traditional notion of a "high flyer" and is a premier product of the Curiosity Center. The podcast showcases the journeys of relatable role models from their sunrise (childhood) to today. Listeners love the unique and direct inside access to these relatable role models, companies and industries in every walk of life to help us all be 1% better everyday, together. 190+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from around the world including Heads of state, Olympians, Business and cultural leaders, Social Advocates, Investors, Entrepreneurs and more. Past guests include : Anil Sabharwal, Mark Suster, Ahmed Fahour, Holly Ransom, Daniel Petre, Paul Bassat, Simon Holmes a Court, Michael Traill, Osher Gunsberg, Ed Cowan, Carol Schwartz, Wyatt Roy, Jack Zhang, Martijn Wilder, Holly Kramer, Dom Price, Sam Kroonenburg, Mike Schneider, Rod Hamilton and more. Our parent company, Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Corporate Execs, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com ***…

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#194 Laura Henshaw: Modelling Struggles to becoming 'Kic' CEO; Empowering Women, Financial Independence & Embracing Authenticity 1:00:10

hace 8 weeks1:00:10

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To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: -> Get $1,000 off to access your very own compliance superpower for your business today with Vanta's special offer exclusively for you at https://vanta.com/high -> Get 10% off at https://remote.com/ by using our exclusive promo code EVREMOTE10 for Employer of Record services on all full-time hires, Contractor Management Plus services and Global Payroll services during your first year with Remote. -> Apply now to participate in the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship's leading VC Catalyst program at https://wadeinstitute.org.au/programs/investors/vc-catalyst/ Dates for their 2025 are the 5th to 9th of May and the 19 to 23rd of May. It’s a world class program, we've worked with them closely for a few years now and highly recommend you check them out. *** If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at vidit@thehighflyerspodcast.com today! Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. Note: This is a replay of the episode that originally aired in November 2022. Since so many of you loved it, we're bringing it back from our archives. *** Laura Henshaw is the co-founder and CEO of Kic, a leading health and wellness platform. Starting as a model, she pivoted to entrepreneurship to promote authentic fitness and self-care. With a law degree and a passion for empowerment, she co-hosts the Kicpod podcast, sharing insights on health, business, and personal growth. *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast re-imagines the traditional notion of a "high flyer" and is a premier product of the Curiosity Center. The podcast showcases the journeys of relatable role models from their sunrise (childhood) to today. Listeners love the unique and direct inside access to these relatable role models, companies and industries in every walk of life to help us all be 1% better everyday, together. 190+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from around the world including Heads of state, Olympians, Business and cultural leaders, Social Advocates, Investors, Entrepreneurs and more. Past guests include : Anil Sabharwal, Mark Suster, Ahmed Fahour, Holly Ransom, Daniel Petre, Paul Bassat, Simon Holmes a Court, Michael Traill, Osher Gunsberg, Ed Cowan, Carol Schwartz, Wyatt Roy, Jack Zhang, Martijn Wilder, Holly Kramer, Dom Price, Sam Kroonenburg, Mike Schneider, Rod Hamilton and more. Our parent company, Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Corporate Execs, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com ***…

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#193 Paul Naphtali: From PR to VC—What Sequoia-Backed Startups Taught Me, Building Rampersand & How founders win! 1:16:42

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To support this podcast, check out our sponsors & get discounts: -> Get $1,000 off to access your very own compliance superpower for your business today with Vanta's special offer exclusively for you at https://vanta.com/high -> Get 10% off at https://remote.com/ by using our exclusive promo code EVREMOTE10 for Employer of Record services on all full-time hires, Contractor Management Plus services and Global Payroll services during your first year with Remote. -> Apply now to participate in the Wade Institute of Entrepreneurship's leading VC Catalyst program at https://wadeinstitute.org.au/programs/investors/vc-catalyst/ Dates for their 2025 are the 5th to 9th of May and the 19 to 23rd of May. It’s a world class program, we've worked with them closely for a few years now and highly recommend you check them out. *** If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at vidit@thehighflyerspodcast.com today! Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. *** Paul is the cofounder of Rampersand, an early-stage VC fund backing ambitious Australian founders since 2013. He previously spent 15 years in Silicon Valley, Israel, and Europe as a marketing and communications executive, contributing to major trade sales and a NASDAQ listing. *** CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy! *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast re-imagines the traditional notion of a "high flyer" and is a premier product of the Curiosity Center. The podcast showcases the journeys of relatable role models from their sunrise (childhood) to today. Listeners love the unique and direct inside access to these relatable role models, companies and industries in every walk of life to help us all be 1% better everyday, together. 190+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from around the world including Heads of state, Olympians, Business and cultural leaders, Social Advocates, Investors, Entrepreneurs and more. Past guests include : Anil Sabharwal, Mark Suster, Ahmed Fahour, Holly Ransom, Daniel Petre, Paul Bassat, Simon Holmes a Court, Michael Traill, Osher Gunsberg, Ed Cowan, Carol Schwartz, Wyatt Roy, Jack Zhang, Martijn Wilder, Holly Kramer, Dom Price, Sam Kroonenburg, Mike Schneider, Rod Hamilton and more. Our parent company, Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Corporate Execs, CEOs and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best and be 1% better everyday at https://curiositycentre.com ***…

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#192 RØDE Founder Peter Freedman: Swedish Outsider, High School Dropout, Insecurities, Building a Global Audio Empire 1:17:43

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Peter Freedman AM is the Founder and Chairman of RØDE and The Freedman Group. He received Australia’s highest national honor, the Order of Australia (denoted by AM) in 2016 for his efforts to Australian and global society. Established in 1991 as a brand under Freedman Electronics – the sound installation company started by his parents in 1967 – Peter has grown RØDE into the world’s leading creator technology brand. RØDE’s microphones and audio products are the number one in a range of categories, including content creation, podcasting, studio recording and broadcast. Today, RØDE is a global company with offices across the world, including the US, UK, Germany, China and Japan. Its headquarters are in Sydney, Australia, where it designs and manufactures its products, exporting to 118 countries globally. Peter established The Freedman Group as a parent company to RØDE, which has since acquired several legendary audio companies, including APHEX, SoundField, EVENT and, most recently, iconic American pro audio brand Mackie. Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. *** If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at vidit@thehighflyerspodcast.com today! -> Find out more about Vanta's special $1,000 offer exclusively for you at http://vanta.com/high and get your compliance superpower for your business today. *** CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy! *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast re-imagines the traditional notion of a "high flyer" and is a premier product of the Curiosity Center. The podcast showcases the journeys of relatable role models from their sunrise (childhood) to today. Listeners love the unique and direct inside access to these relatable role models, companies and industries in every walk of life to help us all be 1% better everyday, together. 190+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from around the world including Heads of state, Olympians, Business and cultural leaders, Social Advocates, Investors, Entrepreneurs and more. Past guests include : Anil Sabharwal, Mark Suster, Ahmed Fahour, Holly Ransom, Daniel Petre, Paul Bassat, Simon Holmes a Court, Michael Traill, Osher Gunsberg, Ed Cowan, Carol Schwartz, Wyatt Roy, Jack Zhang, Martijn Wilder, Holly Kramer, Dom Price, Sam Kroonenburg, Mike Schneider, Rod Hamilton and more. The Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Decision Makers and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best at www.curiositycenter.xyz ***…

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#191 Aliavia VC’s Marisa Warren: Grandmother’s Legacy, 3 Redundancies, Redefining Venture Capital for Female Founders 1:17:05

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Marisa Warren is the Founder and Managing Partner of ALIAVIA Ventures, investing in female-founded tech startups across the U.S. and Australia. Established in 2021, ALIAVIA has delivered it's first exit, Loupe Art to Stingray (TSX: RAY.A; RAY.B), and invested in 12 early stage companies. With 26 years of experience at companies like SAP, Microsoft, and Workday, Marisa brings a wealth of knowledge and a relentless drive to create opportunities for women in tech. She’s also the founder of ELEVACAO, a not-for-profit that helped 175 women raise over $120 million in funding, leading to five exits. Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. *** If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at vidit@thehighflyerspodcast.com today! -> Find out more about Vanta's special $1,000 offer exclusively for you at http://vanta.com/high and get your compliance superpower for your business today. *** CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy! *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast re-imagines the traditional notion of a "high flyer" and is a premier product of the Curiosity Center. The podcast showcases the journeys of relatable role models from their sunrise (childhood) to today. Listeners love the unique and direct inside access to these relatable role models, companies and industries in every walk of life to help us all be 1% better everyday, together. 190+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from around the world including Heads of state, Olympians, Business and cultural leaders, Social Advocates, Investors, Entrepreneurs and more. Past guests include : Anil Sabharwal, Mark Suster, Ahmed Fahour, Holly Ransom, Daniel Petre, Paul Bassat, Simon Holmes a Court, Michael Traill, Osher Gunsberg, Ed Cowan, Carol Schwartz, Wyatt Roy, Jack Zhang, Martijn Wilder, Holly Kramer, Dom Price, Sam Kroonenburg, Mike Schneider, Rod Hamilton and more. The Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Decision Makers and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best at www.curiositycenter.xyz ***…

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#190 Culture Amp’s Rod Hamilton: Rare Public Interview on Fusing Playfulness, Empathy, and Vision to Redefine Workplace Culture 1:27:59

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This is a rare and in-depth public interview with Rod Hamilton, Co-founder and Board Director at Culture Amp, where he spent over 12 years as Chief Product Officer leading the creation of its Employee Experience platform, now used by 6,500+ companies to improve millions of working lives. He’s also a Venture Partner at Rampersand, helping Australia’s most ambitious tech companies tackle product and people challenges. *** Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at vidit@thehighflyerspodcast.com today! -> Find out more about Vanta's special $1,000 offer exclusively for you at http://vanta.com/high and get your compliance superpower for your business today. *** CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy! *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast re-imagines the traditional notion of a "high flyer" and is a premier product of the Curiosity Center. The podcast showcases the journeys of relatable role models from their sunrise (childhood) to today. Listeners love the unique and direct inside access to these relatable role models, companies and industries in every walk of life to help us all be 1% better everyday, together. 180+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from around the world including Heads of state, Olympians, Business and cultural leaders, Social Advocates, Investors, Entrepreneurs and more. Past guests include : Anil Sabharwal, Mark Suster, Ahmed Fahour, Holly Ransom, Daniel Petre, Paul Bassat, Simon Holmes a Court, Michael Traill, Osher Gunsberg, Ed Cowan, Carol Schwartz, Wyatt Roy, Jack Zhang, Martijn Wilder, Holly Kramer, Dom Price, Sam Kroonenburg, Mike Schneider and more. The Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Decision Makers and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best at www.curiositycenter.xyz ***…

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#189 Matt Kean: Chair of Australia’s Climate Authority & Former NSW Treasurer on Climate Action, Mental Health, and Leadership 1:10:33

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Matt Kean is the Chair of the Climate Change Authority in the Australian Government, appointed in 2024 after a distinguished 13-year career in NSW politics. Matt held senior roles including Treasurer and Energy Minister, he led groundbreaking initiatives like the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, which boosted renewable energy investment while reducing power bills. Matt was also Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal Party and Shadow Minister for Health, and was known for his leadership on climate action and economic reform. He now drives innovation and sustainability as Director of Regulatory Affairs at Wollemi Capital, and is a a qualified Chartered Accountant. *** Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity. If you're keen to discuss sponsorship and partnering with us, email us at vidit@thehighflyerspodcast.com today! -> Find out more about Vanta at http://vanta.com/high and get your compliance superpower for your business today. *** CLICK HERE to read show notes from this conversation. Please enjoy! *** Follow us on Instagram , LinkedIn or Twitter Get in touch with our Founder and Host, Vidit Agarwal directly here Contact us via our website to discuss sponsorship opportunities, recommend future guests or share feedback, we love hearing how to improve! Thank you for rating / reviewing this podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, it helps others find us and convince guests to come on the show! *** The High Flyers Podcast re-imagines the traditional notion of a "high flyer" and is a premier product of the Curiosity Center. The podcast showcases the journeys of relatable role models from their sunrise (childhood) to today. Listeners love the unique and direct inside access to these relatable role models, companies and industries in every walk of life to help us all be 1% better everyday, together. 180+ guests have joined Vidit Agarwal on the show from around the world including Heads of state, Olympians, Business and cultural leaders, Social Advocates, Investors, Entrepreneurs and more. Past guests include : Anil Sabharwal, Mark Suster, Ahmed Fahour, Holly Ransom, Daniel Petre, Paul Bassat, Simon Holmes a Court, Michael Traill, Osher Gunsberg, Ed Cowan, Carol Schwartz, Wyatt Roy, Jack Zhang, Martijn Wilder, Holly Kramer, Dom Price, Sam Kroonenburg, Mike Schenider and more. The Curiosity Center is your on-demand intelligence hub for knowledge, connections and growth to achieve your potential, everyday. Join 200,000+ Investors, Founders, Decision Makers and Emerging Leaders. Learn with the world's best at www.curiositycenter.xyz ***…

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#188: Kate Cornick’s Rare Interview on Accidentally Finding Engineering to Leading Victoria’s Startup Revolution as LaunchVic CEO 1:00:20

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