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E57 – Geoff McQueen, Accelo
Podcast
In the latest Ep of Open The Pod Bay Doors, Phaedon spoke with the brilliant Aussie entrepreneur, Geoff McQueen, co-founder of Accelo, and Executive Director of the Aussie Founder Network based in Silicon Valley. Geoff is one of those founder’s that truly knows how to grow a business. In this episode, Geoff gives us some fantastic insights into capital raising in the US, and what it takes to make it in Silicon Valley.
E56 – Ben Keighran, Caffeine
Podcast
Ben Keighran is an intelligent and down-to-earth founder, advisor and investor, who knows all about growing a great business and what it takes to make it in Silicon Valley. Phaedon Opened the Pod Bay Doors to Ben so we could talk about Caffeine, a social broadcasting platform for gaming, sport and entertainment, which Ben co-founded in 2016.
A look back at Innovation Bay’s biggest year yet!
News
This year marked the 15th anniversary of when Phaedon and I co-founded Innovation Bay. We started it with the sole purpose of helping other founders be successful and to build a strong startup ecosystem in Australia.
E55 – Professor Michael Biercuk, Q-CTRL
Podcast
Have trouble understanding Quantum Physics? Don’t worry – it’s hard to get a grasp on the theory. This week on the pod however, we spoke with an incredibly fascinating guest who articulately explained quantum mechanics in layman’s terms, and described how his product is disrupting the future of quantum computers.
E54 – Justin Webb & Kevin Baum, AgriWebb
Podcast
AgriWebb is Australia’s market leader of software for livestock farmers, designed to “digitise the notebooks that sat in the top pockets of Australian farmers”. The platform digitises record-keeping and takes audit and compliance data to help farmers make better decisions and improve productivity.
E53 – Sarah Leary, Nextdoor
Podcast
Last week, we hosted a breakfast with Sarah Leary, the phenomenal founder of US-unicorn, Nextdoor, as they launched their social network for neighbourhood communities in Australia. For those not lucky enough to attend, fear not, Ian brought along his recording gear so we could capture Sarah’s amazing story and experience for building great communities and share with you.
E52 – Michelle Deaker, OneVentures
Podcast
The firm has $330M in funds under management. Michelle serves on the investment committee of OneVentures three main Funds, leads the technology practice within the firm and is responsible for investor relations managing the supervisory boards of OneVentures funds.
E51 – Emma Weston, AgriDigital
Podcast
This week on the pod we are joined by cofounder and CEO of AgriDigital, Emma Weston. Former lawyer and experienced grain farmer Emma Weston co-founded AgriDigital in 2015, with the goal to solve the current problems facing the agricultural supply chains with blockchain technology.
E50 – Sunrise Island Special, Part 2
Podcast
We’re back with our second ‘Sunrise Island’ special of Open The Pod Bay Doors. A few weeks ago, the Innovation Bay team along with over 1000 founders, investors, students & enthusiasts, set-sail for the infamous Cockatoo Island, also known as, Sunrise Island.
Venture Downunder 2018, that’s a wrap!
Insights
Last week, we welcomed 43 venture capitalists, 12 incredible startups, and our partners to ‘Venture Downunder,’ our annual VC conference set in the beautiful and remote location in New Zealand. Our aim was to bring together venture capitalists from Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, US and Europe to join us for a few days of learning, bonding and relaxing.
E49 – Sunrise Island Special
Podcast
This week is the first of two ‘Sunrise Island’ special episodes of Open The Pod Bay Doors. A few weeks ago, the Innovation Bay team along with over 1000 founders, investors, students & enthusiasts, set-sail for the infamous Cockatoo Island, also known as, Sunrise Island.
E48 – Craig Blair, AirTree Ventures
Podcast
This week, we ‘Open The Pod Bay Doors’ with Craig Blair, cofounder and managing partner of AirTree Ventures – a startup venture fund on a mission to invest in ambitious founders who are looking to transform industry’s with software.