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Ep187 Rob Sibo
Podcast
For this episode of Open the Pod Bay Doors host, Ian Gardiner, is joined by Rob Sibo, Head of AI/ML Customer Engineering ANZ, Google.
A Mighty New Partnership with Innovation Bay
News
We’re thrilled to welcome Mighty Partners as the newest strategic partner to join the Innovation Bay community of founders and investors.
Phaedon’s Monthly Review – April 2025
Insights
We are about to jump into another federal government election and it got me thinking, what is the role that we want the government to play. At Innovation Bay we get to spend a lot of time with our members understanding what is going on in their world. We want to be a better voice to the government for founders, angel investors and venture capitalists. Below are our thoughts, from our community and a bit of a plan on how we can move forward to a better space.
Ep189 Chris Morgan, Oxygen
Podcast
In this episode of Open The Pod Bay Doors, Host Ian Gardiner is joined by Chris Morgan, Co-CEO of Oxygen Advisors, a fast-growing outsourced CFO service supporting early-stage tech startups across Australasia. Chris shares the story of how Oxygen grew from a one-man band in New Zealand to a 45-person team, helping more than 100 startups scale and raise capital.
Arcanys
News
We’re excited to announce that Arcanys Ventures has joined Innovation Bay as a strategic partner! With a unique approach to solving early-stage funding and tech talent challenges, Arcanys is already making a big impact—particularly in the Australian startup ecosystem.
Ep188 Allegra Spender
Podcast
In this special live edition of Open The Pod Bay Doors, Ian sits down with independent MP Allegra Spender in front of a live audience at Jelix Ventures.
Podcast Template – PRESS NEW DRAFT
Podcast
Welcome to The Founders Blueprint—Innovation Bay’s brand-new podcast, where we break down the journey of building and scaling great companies. From the highs to the lows and everything in between, we uncover the real stories behind entrepreneurial success.
Rippling x Innovation Bay
News
Partnering with SOUTHSTART, Australia’s premier festival of innovation and impact, Innovation Bay’s Aurora community will convene over 70 venture capital (VC) funds to foster collaboration, connection, and growth at this highly anticipated event.
Community connections: the first events of 2025
News
It’s been a busy few weeks jam packed with community engagement and connection across all our communities.
2025 Company update
Insights
This is a special note to you—our members—at the start of 2025, and I ask that you keep it confidential. Think of it as an internal memo, a shared moment between those of us who believe in this mission and what we’re building together.
EP 186 – Stuart Dullard, Partner, Ashurst
Podcast
Open the Pod Bay Doors is back for 2025!
To kick off the year, host Ian Gardiner sits down with Stuart Dullard, Partner at Ashurst, for a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing founders in today’s venture landscape.
_SOUTHSTART x Innovation Bay
News
Partnering with SOUTHSTART, Australia’s premier festival of innovation and impact, Innovation Bay’s Aurora community will convene over 70 venture capital (VC) funds to foster collaboration, connection, and growth at this highly anticipated event.