[TRAILER] In the Blink of A.I-Conversations with AI Innovators - In The Blink of A.I.

<h2>Episode Summary</h2>In the Blink of AI: Conversations with AI Innovators Join Georgie Healy on 'In the Blink of AI', your weekly guide to the dynamic world of artificial intelligence. Each episode features interviews with the founders of top AI startups, creative product builders, and industry leaders. With 20 years in engineering and technology, Georgie aims to distill complex AI concepts into engaging stories. </p>The show covers business building, cutting-edge AI technology, and guests' approaches to developing AI products, finishing with rapid-fire questions for quick insights. Connect with Georgie on LinkedIn, Instagram, or via email to share your thoughts and suggestions for future guests. </p><h2>Timestamps</h2>00:00 Introduction to In the Blink of AI </p>00:10 Meet Your Host: Georgie Healy </p>00:56 Podcast Format and Content </p>01:11 Engage with Us</p><h1>The Day One Network</h1><h2>In The Blink of A.I. is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.</h2>To learn more, join our <a href="https://dayone.fm/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsletter</a> to be notified of new and upcoming shows. The only content we create is content that will help Australian founders.</p>If you want to learn about upcoming guests and when a new In The Blink of A.I. episode is available, join the <a href="https://dayone.fm/podcast-network/blink-of-ai/newsletter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Blink of A.I. newsletter</a>.</p> </p><h1>Sponsors:</h1><h2>In The Blink of A.I. is supported by our wonderful sponsors:</h2>Rocking Horse: Rocking Horse helps startups access their R&D tax rebate early. Get up to $3M in non-dilutive finance, solve cash flow challenges, and accelerate growth. Easy application, fast approval. Smart investment for innovative startups. </p>https://dayone.fm/rockinghorse</p> </p>

00:01:27

Square Peg's global shift, Linktree's 2023 leak & SA rocket launches

<h3>Summary</h3>In this week's episode of <em>The Startup Retro</em>, host Will Richards and guest host Cheryl Mack from Aussie Angels and The First Cheque podcast break down the latest in Australia's startup and venture capital ecosystem. They cover Square Peg's ambitious new funds, the 2023 financial results of Linktree, and a groundbreaking partnership that will see hypersonic rocket launches from South Australian spaceports in 2025. The duo also discuss SafetyCulture's latest $75M raise, Algenie’s mission to replace plastics with algae, and interview Emma Grife from Startmate about their latest cohort. The episode wraps up with a useful resource for B2B startups navigating their sales funnels.</p><h3>Time Stamps</h3>00:00 Introduction and Welcome</p>05:00 Square Peg’s New Funds</p>09:00 Linktree’s 2023 Financials</p>12:30 Hypersonic rocket launches in South Australia</p>15:00 SafetyCulture’s Latest Raise</p>18:30 Algenie’s plastic replacements using Algae</p>25:00 Interview with Emma Grife from Startmate</p>30:00 Knowledge as a Service (KaaS) Recommendations</p><h3>Links</h3>To get all the links to the stories we mentioned in this episode, you can read this week’s <a href="https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/aussie-startup-vc-summary-14th-september" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/aussie-startup-vc-summary-14th-september</a></p><h3>Headlines</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.afr.com/street-talk/how-square-peg-is-luring-investors-into-its-us560m-fund-raise-20240910-p5k9c6?utm_campaign=aussie-startup-vc-summary-14th-september&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Square Peg’s New Funds</strong></a></li><li>Square Peg is raising $840M for its sixth fund, focusing on seed and Series A investments, with a minority stake strategy. They are also raising $210M for their Opportunities Fund 3, highlighting strong returns from Canva and challenges in recent vintages.</li><li><a href="https://www.afr.com/rear-window/hyped-unicorn-linktree-is-another-zirp-horror-story-20240911-p5k9qa?utm_campaign=aussie-startup-vc-summary-14th-september&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Linktree’s 2023 Financials</strong></a></li><li>Linktree revealed a $61.6M loss for 2023, spending $2 for every $1 earned. Despite generating $42.8M in revenue, the startup cut its workforce by nearly half. The founders took $21M off the table in secondary sales.</li><li><a href="https://www.innovationaus.com/hypersonic-vehicles-set-to-blast-off-from-sa-spaceports/?utm_campaign=aussie-startup-vc-summary-14th-september&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>South Australian Hypersonic Rocket Launches</strong></a></li><li>Hypersonix Launch Systems will partner with Southern Launch to enable Mach 7 hypersonic rocket launches from South Australian spaceports by 2025, dependent on environmental assessments.</li></ul><br /><h3>Startup Raises</h3><ul><li><a href="https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/aussie-startup-vc-summary-14th-september#:~:text=Founders%3A%20Luke%20Anear-,SafetyCulture,-%2C%20the%20workplace%20software" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>SafetyCulture</strong></a></li><li>Raised $75M in fresh capital with an additional $90M in secondaries at a $2.5B valuation. SafetyCulture plans to enhance its workplace solutions with AI-powered tools and IoT functionalities.</li><li><a href="https://www.algenie.com.au/?utm_campaign=aussie-startup-vc-summary-14th-september&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Algenie</strong></a></li><li>Secured $1.1M in pre-seed funding to scale algae production as a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels and plastics. Algenie’s innovative photobioreactor system can produce 100 tonnes of algae annually, offering a scalable solution for carbon sequestration and renewable materials.</li></ul><br /><h3>Interview</h3><ul><li><strong>Emma Grife from Startmate</strong></li></ul><br />Will speaks with Emma Grife from Startmate, discussing the latest cohort and how the accelerator is helping early-stage startups in Australia.</p><h3>KaaS - Knowledge as a Service</h3><ul><li><strong>Will’s Pick 💁🏻‍♂️</strong></li><li><a href="https://www.unusual.vc/articles/gtm-funnel-stages-metrics-goals-for-b2b-startups?utm_campaign=aussie-startup-vc-summary-14th-september&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>GTM Funnel Stages, Metrics, and Goals for B2B Startups</em> by Unusual VC</a> – A comprehensive guide on navigating B2B sales motions from awareness to close.</li></ul><br /><h3>Send feedback to the hosts</h3><ol><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemma-profile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gemma on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-profile" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Will on LinkedIn</a></li></ol><br /><h3>Sponsors</h3>Thanks to our sponsors for helping to make this episode of <em>The Startup Retro</em> possible.</p><strong>Rippling</strong></p>Are you a founder overwhelmed by HR, payroll, onboarding, and IT tasks? Simplify with Rippling: an all-in-one platform for your global workforce.</p><a href="https://rippling.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get 3 Months Free</a></p><strong>Teamified</strong></p>Build a top-notch team fast with Teamified. Teamified offers fractional CTOs, contractors, and remote team members from the Philippines, India, or Sri Lanka. Cut hiring times by 50%.</p><a href="https://teamified.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get started</a></p><h3>The Day One Network</h3><em>The Startup Retro</em> is part of <em>Day One</em>, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.</p>For broader updates on the Day One network, including news about other shows and network-wide updates, sign up for the <a href="https://dayone.fm/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Day One Newsletter</a>. We are dedicated to creating content that helps Australian founders succeed.</p><h3>Sponsor the show</h3><a href="mailto:sponsor@dayone.fm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Want to become a sponsor? Send us an email.</a></p><h3>Follow Day One on the social</h3><ul><li><a href="https://twitter.com/dayonefm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li><a href="https://linkedin.com/company/dayonefm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><br /><br /><br />This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br /><br />Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

00:37:42

Turo partners with Uber, AirTrunk's $23B sale & agtech spotlight

<h3>Summary</h3>In this week's episode of <em>The Startup Retro</em>, host Will Richards and standing in for Gemma Clancy this week, Cheryl Mack, dive into Uber's new partnership with Turo after shutting down its Car Next Door acquisition. They also discuss Premier Capital Partners' new fund, AirTrunk’s $23 billion sale, and Cheryl’s experience at the Startup Daily Awards. The episode also features a deep dive into Safe Ag Systems, an agtech safety platform. Plus, catch the latest startup raises and Will’s pick for Knowledge as a Service (KaaS).</p><h3>Time Stamps</h3><ul><li><strong>00:00</strong> Introduction and Welcome</li><li><strong>00:28</strong> Uber pivots to Turo partnership</li><li><strong>05:15</strong> Premier Capital Partners new fund</li><li><strong>10:22</strong> AirTrunk’s $23 billion sale</li><li><strong>13:45</strong> Startup Daily Awards highlights</li><li><strong>20:15</strong> Startup Raises: Safe Ag Systems</li><li><strong>28:10</strong> KaaS Recommendations</li></ul><br /><h3>Links</h3>To access the links to the stories mentioned in this episode, check out this week’s <em>Overnight Success</em> newsletter. https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/7th-september-2024</p><h3>Headlines</h3><ul><li><strong>Australian Startup Financial Confidence Report 2024</strong></li><li><a href="https://www.airwallex.com/au/startup-financial-confidence-report-thank-you" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Airwallex Report</a></li><li><strong>Uber’s Turo Partnership</strong></li><li>Uber has partnered with Turo to let users rent peer-to-peer vehicles through the Uber app starting in 2025.</li><li><strong>Premier Capital Partners Fund</strong></li><li>Premier Capital Partners is launching a fund targeting mid-market tech companies with a size of $30-$50 million and a hard cap of $75 million. The fund will write cheques between $5-$20 million.</li><li><strong>AirTrunk Sale</strong></li><li>AirTrunk was sold to Blackstone and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board for $23 billion, marking one of Australia’s largest acquisitions.</li><li><a href="https://www.afr.com/technology/airtrunk-s-23-5b-ai-pay-day-20240902-p5k72i" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">AFR Article on AirTrunk Sale</a></li></ul><br /><h3>Interview</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-burt-/?originalSubdomain=au" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">David Burt</a></li></ul><br />In the interview, David Burt from UNSW Founders discusses the impact of Labor's proposed cap on international students and its potential effects on Australia's startup ecosystem, universities, and the broader economy.</p><h3>Startup Raises</h3><ul><li><strong>Safe Ag Systems</strong></li><li>Founders: Katy Landt and Caroline Graham</li><li>Safe Ag Systems, an agtech safety platform, raised $2.5 million to expand its reach to 10% of farm workers.</li></ul><br /><h3>KaaS - Knowledge as a Service</h3><ul><li><strong>Will’s Pick</strong> 💁🏻‍♂️</li><li><a href="https://paulgraham.com/greatwork.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Do Great Work by Paul Graham</a></li></ul><br /><h3>Send Feedback to the Hosts</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylmack" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cheryl on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamrichards/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Will on LinkedIn</a></li></ul><br /><h1>Sponsors</h1>Thanks to our sponsors for helping to make this episode of The Startup Retro possible.</p><h2>Rippling</h2>Are you a founder overwhelmed by HR, payroll, onboarding, and IT tasks? Simplify with Rippling: an all-in-one platform for your global workforce.</p><a href="https://dayone.fm/rippling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get 3 Months Free</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><h2>Teamified</h2>Build a top-notch team fast with Teamified. Teamified offers fractional CTOs, contractors, and remote team members from the Philippines, India, or Sri Lanka. Cut hiring times by 50%.</p><a href="https://dayone.fm/teamified" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get started</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><h1>The Day One Network</h1><h3>The Startup Retro is part of <a href="https://dayone.fm/shows/the-startup-retro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Day One</a>, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.</h3>For broader updates on the Day One network, including news about other shows and network-wide updates, sign up for the <a href="https://dayone.fm/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Day One Newsletter</strong></a>. We are dedicated to creating content that helps Australian founders succeed.</p><br /><br />This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br /><br />Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

00:42:41

$66M fund, AustralianSuper's loss & CAST's debut

<h3>Summary</h3>In this week's episode of <em>The Startup Retro</em>, hosts Gemma Clancy and Will Richards explore three exciting new funds and initiatives in the Australian startup ecosystem, including the launch of the $66 million 66ten fund by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, and Main Sequence's new Atmosphere program. They also cover the latest venture from SEEK co-founder Paul Bassett, Amplify, and discuss AustralianSuper's significant $1.1 billion write-off in their Pluralsight investment. The hosts highlight standout startups, including WhyHive, a data analysis tool, and Cropify, an AI-powered grain grading AgTech company. The episode also features an interview with Gav Parry on the launch of the Centre for Arts, Sports and Technology (CAST), and concludes with KaaS recommendations on essential startup content and a special announcement about a new co-host joining next week.</p><h3>Time Stamps</h3>00:00 Introduction and Welcome</p>00:28 New Fund Launches and Initiatives</p>06:12 Paul Bassett's Amplify</p>09:45 AustralianSuper's Pluralsight Write-off</p>12:40 Weekly Startup Raises</p>20:30 Interview with Gav Parry on CAST</p>28:00 KaaS Recommendations</p>30:45 Special Co-Host Announcement</p>31:00 Outro</p><h3>Headlines</h3><strong>Three New Funds and Initiatives</strong></p><ul><li><strong>66ten Fund</strong>: WEHI’s $66M fund to back biomedical innovation.</li><li><strong>Seedlab Australia</strong>: Secures an additional $7M from Woolworths to support food, drink, and sustainable products.</li><li><strong>Main Sequence’s Atmosphere</strong>: New program to transform cutting-edge research into venture-scale businesses.</li></ul><br /><strong>Paul Bassett Launches Amplify</strong></p><ul><li>Amplify aims to improve trust in democracy through events, online conversations, and sharing of evidence.</li></ul><br /><strong>AustralianSuper Write-Off</strong></p><ul><li>AustralianSuper writes off $1.1B in their Pluralsight investment, which had acquired A Cloud Guru in 2021.</li></ul><br /><h3>Startup Raises</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.whyhive.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>WhyHive</strong></a>: A $600K raise led by Skalata Ventures, making data analysis user-friendly.</li><li><a href="https://www.cropify.io/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Cropify</strong></a>: A $2M seed round for AI-powered precision grain grading, led by Mandalay Venture Partners.</li></ul><br /><h3>KaaS - Knowledge as a Service</h3><ul><li><strong>Gemma’s Pick</strong>: <a href="https://www.cruciblemoments.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Crucible Moments</em></a> (Season 2) by Sequoia Capital, featuring founders of ServiceNow, YouTube, DoorDash, and more.</li><li><strong>Will’s Pick</strong>: Blog on common VC scams -<a href="https://openvc.app/blog/vc-scams" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> OpenVC</a>.</li></ul><br /><h3>Special Announcement</h3><ul><li>Cheryl Mack from<a href="https://www.aussieangels.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Aussie Angels</a> & The<a href="https://link.chtbl.com/d1-first-cheque" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> First Cheque</a> podcast will join as a co-host next week while Gemma enjoys a vacation in Italy.  </li></ul><br /><h3>Send feedback to the hosts</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmaclancy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gemma on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamrichards/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Will on LinkedIn</a></li></ul><br /><h3><br /></h3><h1>Sponsors</h1>Thanks to our sponsors for helping to make this episode of The Startup Retro possible.</p><h2>Rippling</h2>Are you a founder overwhelmed by HR, payroll, onboarding, and IT tasks? 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00:53:20

Uber shuts down Car Next Door, Sitemate acquires Nomad Fleet

In this week's episode of <em>The Startup Retro</em>, Gemma and Will explore Uber's decision to shut down Car Next Door, its Australian carshare division, after acquiring the startup for $105M. The hosts share some positive news from the startup ecosystem, including Sitemate’s acquisition of Nomad Fleet, Bindimaps securing a key partnership with Australia Post, and the latest developments in the SunCable renewable energy project. In the startup raises segment, the hosts spotlight space-tech innovator Metakosmos and childcare-focused AI startup LoveHeart.ai.</p><strong>Time Stamps</strong></p>00:00 - Acknowledgement of Country</p>00:30 - Intro music</p>01:00 - Welcome and episode preview</p>01:30 - Pre-roll ad</p>02:00 - Headlines</p>02:30 - Uber shuts down Car Next Door</p>07:30 - Sitemate acquires Nomad Fleet</p>09:00 - BindiMaps secures partnership with Australia Post</p>10:00 - SunCable project approved by Federal Government</p>12:00 - Startup Raises</p>12:30 - Gem’s Pick: Metakosmos</p>17:00 - Will’s Pick: LoveHeart.ai</p>20:00 - Mid-roll ad</p>25:00 - KaaS Recommendations</p>28:00 - Outro</p><h3>Links</h3><strong>Headlines</strong></p><ul><li>Uber scraps Carshare division after acquiring Aussie startup Car Next Door for $105M</li><li>Sitemate acquires Nomad Fleet for $2M</li><li>BindiMaps navigates a path to partnership with Australia Post</li><li>SunCable solar farm in NT gets Federal government approval</li></ul><br /><strong>Startup Raises</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://metakosmos.com.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Metakosmos</a></li><li><a href="https://loveheart.ai/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LoveHeart.ai</a></li></ul><br /><strong>KaaS Recommendations</strong></p><strong>Gem’s Pick</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://newsletter.mkt1.co/p/marketing-org-charts" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Building B2B Startup Marketing Orgs from 1 to 25+, Emily Kramer (MKT1)</a></li></ul><br /><strong>Will’s Pick</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.rampersand.vc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thrive, Consolidate or Die by Abhishek Maran (Rampersand)</a></li></ul><br /><h3>Send feedback to the hosts</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmaclancy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gemma on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamrichards/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Will on LinkedIn</a></li></ul><br /><h1>Sponsors</h1>Thanks to our sponsors for helping to make this episode of The Startup Retro possible.</p><h2>Rippling</h2>Are you a founder overwhelmed by HR, payroll, onboarding, and IT tasks? Simplify with Rippling: an all-in-one platform for your global workforce.</p><a href="https://dayone.fm/rippling" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get 3 Months Free</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><h2>Teamified</h2>Build a top-notch team fast with Teamified. Teamified offers fractional CTOs, contractors, and remote team members from the Philippines, India, or Sri Lanka. Cut hiring times by 50%.</p><a href="https://dayone.fm/teamified" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Get started</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><h1>The Day One Network</h1><h3>The Startup Retro is part of <a href="https://dayone.fm/shows/the-startup-retro" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Day One</a>, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.</h3>For broader updates on the Day One network, including news about other shows and network-wide updates, sign up for the <a href="https://dayone.fm/newsletter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Day One Newsletter</strong></a>. We are dedicated to creating content that helps Australian founders succeed. https://dayone.fm/newsletter</p><h3>Sponsor the show</h3>Want to become a sponsor? <a href="https://dayone.fm/sponsors" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Send us an email</a>.</p><h3>Follow Day One on the socials</h3><ul><li><a href="https://dayone.fm/twitter" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Twitter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dayonefm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><br /><br /><br />This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br /><br />Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

00:30:59

Breakthrough Vic saga, FMiA update & Slice's US expansion

<h3>Summary</h3>In this week's episode of <em>The Startup Retro</em>, hosts Will and Gemma discuss the latest developments in the Breakthrough Victoria saga, including the departure of its CEO and ongoing legal battles with a founder. They also provide an update on the progress of the Future Made in Australia (FMiA) legislation, which is currently being debated in parliament. The hosts then cover the release of Australia's updated National Science and Research Priorities, focusing on key areas like net-zero transition and Indigenous knowledge systems. In addition, they highlight two new funds deploying capital into Aussie startups and feature their favourite startup raises of the week. To top it off, Gemma and Will interview Slice co-founder Farouk Ismail, who shares insights on their decision to take international funding and offers advice on expanding into the US market. The episode concludes with their Knowledge as a Service (KaaS) podcast recommendations.</p><h3>Time Stamps</h3>00:00 Introduction and Welcome</p>01:12 Breakthrough Victoria CEO Departure & Legal Battle</p>06:48 FMiA Legislation Update</p>10:42 National Science and Research Priorities Release</p>15:25 New Funds - CoVentures & Proto Axiom</p>21:13 Weekly Startup Raises</p>27:50 Interview with Slice Co-founder Farouk Ismail</p>43:21 KaaS Recommendations</p>48:12 Outro</p><h3>Headlines</h3><strong>Breakthrough Victoria</strong></p><ul><li>CEO exits amid ongoing legal battle with a founder.</li></ul><br /><strong>FMiA Update</strong></p><ul><li>Heated debate continues in parliament.</li><li>The government could proceed with the funding regardless of the legislation’s outcome.</li></ul><br /><strong>National Science and Research Priorities</strong></p><ul><li>Minister Ed Husic outlines new imperatives for science investment in Australia.</li><li>Key focus areas include transitioning to net-zero, supporting healthy communities, elevating Indigenous knowledge systems, environmental restoration, and national security.</li></ul><br /><strong>New Funds</strong></p><ul><li><em>CoVentures</em>, a single-GP fund managed by Maxine Minter, closes its first fund with $5M+. (Listen to Maxine’s show, <a href="https://link.chtbl.com/d1-first-cheque" rel="nofollow">First Cheque on the Day One network</a>.)</li><li><em>Proto Axiom</em> emerges with new capital to deploy into Australian startups.</li></ul><br /><h3>Startup Raises</h3><strong>Gemma's Pick: </strong><a href="https://www.getaglow.co/" rel="nofollow"><strong>aglow</strong></a></p><ul><li><em>Founders</em>: Jo Blundell and Karl Margrain</li><li>$1.25M raised</li><li>Aglow is helping beauty businesses implement membership programs, moving them away from pay-as-you-go models towards predictable, recurring revenue streams. With 600+ salons onboarded and $16M in ARR, they are leading a shift in the beauty industry.</li></ul><br /><strong>Will's Pick: </strong><a href="https://www.decarice.com.au/" rel="nofollow"><strong>DeCarice</strong></a></p><ul><li><em>Founders</em>: Goran Bozic and Professor Shawn Kook</li><li>Pre-seed raise from Investible’s Climate Tech Fund</li><li>DeCarice’s hydrogen injection technology is cutting carbon emissions by 85% in heavy-duty diesel engines, offering a scalable decarbonisation solution for mining and transport industries.</li></ul><br /><h3>Interview</h3><strong>Slice's Farouk Ismail</strong></p><ul><li>Farouk shares why Slice chose international funding and offers essential tips for Australian startups looking to break into the US market.</li></ul><br /><h3>KaaS - Knowledge as a Service</h3><strong>Gemma's Pick 💁🏻‍♀️: </strong><a href="http://diaspora.nz" rel="nofollow"><strong>Diaspora.nz</strong></a></p><ul><li>A podcast showcasing the Kiwi expat community, hosted by David Booth, featuring conversations with founders, innovators, and emerging leaders.</li></ul><br /><strong>Will's Pick 💁🏻‍♂️: The Startup Playbook</strong></p><ul><li>A live recording of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/ep195-leigh-jasper-co-founder-co-ceo-firmable-on-jumping/id1135431502?i=1000665415977" rel="nofollow">Leigh Jasper’s interview</a> with Rohit from <em>The Startup Playbook</em>, featuring insights on growing a successful startup.</li></ul><br /><h3>Send feedback to the hosts</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmaclancy/" rel="nofollow">Gemma on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamrichards/" rel="nofollow">Will on LinkedIn</a></li></ul><br /><h1><br /></h1><h1>Sponsors</h1>Thanks to our sponsors for helping to make this episode of The Startup Retro possible.</p><h2>Rippling</h2>Are you a founder overwhelmed by HR, payroll, onboarding, and IT tasks? 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00:50:18

OneVentures' 7th fund, accelerator cohorts & Google monopoly ruling

<h3><span>Summary</span></h3><span>In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, Gemma and Will explore the latest happenings in the Australian startup ecosystem. They discuss OneVentures' ambitious plans with their 7th fund, aiming to raise $200 million, and review the firm's impressive history. The hosts also highlight the new accelerator cohorts from Startmate and Remarkable, before diving into the significant US court ruling that declares Google an illegal monopoly. To round off the episode, they feature their top startup raises of the week, including Eyeonic's innovative glaucoma screening technology and Rich Data Co's AI-powered credit assessment platform.</span></p><h3><span>Time Stamps</span></h3><span>00:00 Acknowledgment of Country</span></p><span>00:30 Intro Music</span></p><span>01:00 Welcome and Overview</span></p><span>02:00 OneVentures’ 7th Fund Announcement</span></p><span>05:30 Startmate and Remarkable Accelerator Cohorts</span></p><span>09:00 US Court Ruling on Google as an Illegal Monopoly</span></p><span>12:00 Pulse Check Recap</span></p><span>15:00 Startup Raises</span></p><span>15:30 Gemma’s Pick: Eyeonic</span></p><span>21:00 Will’s Pick: Rich Data Co</span></p><span>25:30 Special Mention: Noveco Surfaces’ Recycled Glass Tiles</span></p><span>28:00 KaaS Recommendations</span></p><h3><span>Links</span></h3><strong>Headlines</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.afr.com/technology/australian-venture-capital-firms-face-a-battle-for-their-future-20240802-p5jyxz" rel="nofollow">OneVentures raising 7th VC fund, aiming for $200m (AFR)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.startmate.com/writing/meet-our-winter-24-accelerator" rel="nofollow">Startmate Accelerator Winter 24 cohort announcement (Startmate)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.smartcompany.com.au/technology/ai-accessibility-remarkable-2024-disability-tech-cohort" rel="nofollow">Remarkable Accelerator cohort announcement (Smart Company)</a></li><li><a href="https://theconversation.com/a-us-court-has-ruled-google-is-an-illegal-monopoly-and-the-internet-might-never-be-the-same-236227" rel="nofollow">US Court decides Google is an illegal monopoly (The Conversation)</a></li><li><a href="https://startuppulsecheck.beehiiv.com/p/aussie-startups-pulse-check-august-2024" rel="nofollow">Pulse Check Newsletter - August Edition</a></li></ul><br /><strong>Startup Raises</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://eyeonic.com.au/" rel="nofollow">Eyeonic</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNMkU0s3Flc" rel="nofollow">Company story video</a></li><li><a href="https://www.richdataco.com/" rel="nofollow">Rich Data Co</a></li><li><a href="https://novecosurfaces.com/" rel="nofollow">Noveco Surfaces</a></li></ul><br /><h3><span>KaaS - Knowledge as a Service</span></h3><strong>Our favourite startup-relevant read, listen or watch of the week</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.overnightsuccess.vc/startup-news/australias-sportstech-sector-in-paris" rel="nofollow">Australia’s Sportstech Sector: Australian athletes aren’t the only ones winning on the global stage</a><span>, by Will Richards</span></li></ul><br /><span>Gem’s Pick 💁🏻‍♀️</span></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=14s&v=aRWyYczEa44" rel="nofollow">How I Built Dis,</a><span> The Imperfects Podcast (from The Resilience Project)</span></li></ul><br /><span>Will’s Pick 💁🏻‍♂️</span></p><ul><li><a href="https://two-by-two.beehiiv.com/" rel="nofollow">Two by Two - Capital Chronicles</a><span> Newsletter by Joshua Boccamazzo</span></li></ul><br /><h3><span>Send feedback to the hosts</span></h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmaclancy/" rel="nofollow">Gemma on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamrichards/" rel="nofollow">Will on LinkedIn</a></li></ul><br /><h1><span>Sponsors</span></h1><span>Thanks to our sponsors for helping to make this episode of The Startup Retro possible.</span></p><h2><span>Rippling</span></h2><span>Are you a founder overwhelmed by HR, payroll, onboarding, and IT tasks? 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00:47:00

Canva's AI buy, SAVCF report & BFF grant axed

<h3>Summary</h3>In this week's episode of The Startup Retro, hosts, Will & Gemma delve into Canva's acquisition of Leonardo AI and feature an interview with Elli Hanson from Side Stage, one of Leonardo's investors. The hosts also discuss the South Australian Venture Capital Fund and the state government's independent report on its effectiveness and uncover the secret termination of the federal government's Boosting Female Founders (BFF) grant program. And to wrap up Gemma & Will highlight the latest startup raises, including Monty Compost, an industrial composting tool, and Slice, a bootstrapped fintech in the travel industry.</p><h3>Time Stamps</h3>00:00 Introduction and Welcome</p>00:28 Canva Acquires Leonardo AI</p>05:02 South Australian Venture Capital Fund Report</p>09:00 Boosting Female Founders Program Termination</p>15:37 Weekly Startup Raises</p>28:31 KaaS Recommendations</p><h3>Links</h3>To get all the links to the stories we mentioned in this episode, you can read this week’s Overnight Success newsletter.<a href="https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/aussie-startup-vc-summary-3rd-august-2024" rel="nofollow"> https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/aussie-startup-vc-summary-3rd-august-2024</a></p><h4>Headlines</h4><ul><li><a href="https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/aussie-startup-vc-summary-3rd-august-2024" rel="nofollow">Canva Acquires Leonardo AI</a></li><li><a href="https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/aussie-startup-vc-summary-3rd-august-2024" rel="nofollow">SAVCF Government Report</a></li><li><a href="https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/aussie-startup-vc-summary-3rd-august-2024" rel="nofollow">Boosting Female Founders Program Termination</a></li></ul><br /><h4>Startup Raises</h4><strong>Monty Compost</strong></p>Founder: Ashley Baxter</p><a href="https://montycompost.co/" rel="nofollow">Monty Compost</a>, an organic waste recycling/composting IoT device with analytics software, has secured $1M from Skalata and Antler (QIC).</p><strong>Slice</strong></p>Founders: Yannick Darmalingam and Farouk Ismail</p><a href="https://www.slicegroup.co/" rel="nofollow">Slice</a>, a Sydney-based fintech, has raised $7.5M in Seed funding from Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA) and a $10M debt facility from Roadnight Capital.</p><h3>KaaS - Knowledge as a Service</h3><strong>Gemma’s Pick 💁🏻‍♀️</strong></p><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6pDzeTKVi5LtyzVZ0n5pnp?dlsi=ab37dc1c5755411f&nd=1&si=0d0bdc4e5421468c" rel="nofollow">Podcast: <em>The Journal</em></a> - "Alexa is in millions of homes and Amazon is losing billions"</p><strong>Will’s Pick 💁🏻‍♂️</strong></p>Blog:<a href="https://climate.benjames.io/fusion/" rel="nofollow"> <em>The Big Guide to Fusion</em></a> by Ben James</p><br /></p><h3>Send feedback to the hosts</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmaclancy/" rel="nofollow">Gemma on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamrichards/" rel="nofollow">Will on LinkedIn</a></li></ul><br /><h1>Sponsors</h1>Thanks to our sponsors for helping to make this episode of The Startup Retro possible.</p><h2>Rippling</h2>Are you a founder overwhelmed by HR, payroll, onboarding, and IT tasks? Simplify with Rippling: an all-in-one platform for your global workforce.</p><a href="https://dayone.fm/rippling" rel="nofollow"><strong>Get 3 Months Free</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><h2>Teamified</h2>Build a top-notch team fast with Teamified. Teamified offers fractional CTOs, contractors, and remote team members from the Philippines, India, or Sri Lanka. Cut hiring times by 50%.</p><a href="https://dayone.fm/teamified" rel="nofollow"><strong>Get started</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><h1>The Day One Network</h1><h3>The Startup Retro is part of <a href="https://dayone.fm/shows/the-startup-retro" rel="nofollow">Day One</a>, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.</h3>For broader updates on the Day One network, including news about other shows and network-wide updates, sign up for the <a href="https://dayone.fm/newsletter" rel="nofollow"><strong>Day One Newsletter</strong></a>. We are dedicated to creating content that helps Australian founders succeed. https://dayone.fm/newsletter</p><h3>Sponsor the show</h3>Want to become a sponsor? <a href="https://dayone.fm/sponsors" rel="nofollow">Send us an email</a>.</p><h3>Follow Day One on the socials</h3><ul><li><a href="https://dayone.fm/twitter" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/dayonefm" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><br /><br /><br />This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: <br /><br />Spotify Ad Analytics - https://www.spotify.com/us/legal/ad-analytics-privacy-policy/

00:52:42

Coinbase hire, Canva rival, raises: Fundable, Preve, Cuttable

<h2>Summary</h2>In this week's episode of The Startup Retro the discussion begins with Coinbase recruiting a former Treasury director and ASIC economist, and continues with an analysis of Microsoft entering the design market with a Canva competitor. They also explore the latest annual report on crowdfunding, revealing the state of the market and key figures.</p>Will and Gemma highlight the most interesting startup raises of the week, including Cuttable's creative automation platform and Preve's AI-driven physiotherapy solution. They wrap up with Knowledge as a Service (KaaS) recommendations, featuring a docuseries on aged care and a lighthearted book series.</p><h3>Time Stamps</h3>00:00 Introduction and Welcome</p>00:28 Coinbase Recruits Former Treasury Director</p>05:02 Microsoft's Canva Competitor</p>09:00 Crowdfunding Annual Report</p>15:37 Weekly Startup Raises</p>28:31 KaaS Recommendations</p><h2>Links</h2>To get all the links to the stories we mentioned in this episode, you can read this week’s Overnight Success newsletter. https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/27-july-2024</p><h2>Headlines</h2><ul><li><a href="https://www.coinbase.com/en-gb/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Coinbase</strong></a><strong> Recruits Former Treasury Director</strong></li><li><a href="https://designer.microsoft.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Microsoft's Canva Competitor</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.birchal.com/birchal-publications" rel="nofollow"><strong>Crowdfunding Annual Report</strong></a></li></ul><br /><h3>Startup Raises</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.cuttable.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Cuttable</strong></a></li><li>Raised $5.5 million led by Square Peg, with Paul Bassat joining the board.</li><li>Focuses on creative automation for digital ads to enhance ROI without compromising quality.</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/preve/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Preve</strong></a></li><li>Raised $550K in pre-seed funding to revolutionise physiotherapy with AI.</li><li>Aims to reduce the high dropout and reinjury rates in patient treatment plans.</li><li><a href="https://www.fundabl.com/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Fundabl</strong></a></li><li>Closed $3.2 million equity raise and launched a venture debt fund.</li><li>Targets growth-stage businesses with loans between $500,000 and $5 million, providing alternatives to equity investments.</li></ul><br /><h3>KaaS - Knowledge as a Service</h3><strong>Our favourite startup-relevant read, listen, or watch of the week.</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Gemma’s Pick 💁🏻‍♀️</strong></li><li><strong>Docuseries:</strong><a href="https://iview.abc.net.au/show/maggie-beer-s-big-mission" rel="nofollow"> Maggie Beer's Big Mission</a>, a three-part series on revolutionising aged care with better nutrition and innovative tech solutions.</li><li><strong>Will’s Pick 💁🏻‍♂️</strong></li><li><strong>Book:</strong><a href="https://www.harryhartog.com.au/products/the-thursday-murder-club-richard-osman-9780241988268" rel="nofollow"> The Thursday Murder Club</a>, a lighthearted mystery series about retirees solving crimes.</li><li><strong>Podcast:</strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/7kAGrvHp1AeWNW5HH5QubF" rel="nofollow"> The Contrarians with Adam Schwab and Adir Shiffman, featuring Blake Hutchison</a> of Flippa discussing digital asset marketplaces and valuation insights.</li></ul><br /><h3>Send feedback to the hosts</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmaclancy/" rel="nofollow">Gemma on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamrichards/" rel="nofollow">Will on LinkedIn</a></li></ul><br /><h1>Sponsors</h1>Thanks to our sponsors for helping to make this episode of The Startup Retro possible.</p><h2>Rippling</h2>Are you a founder overwhelmed by HR, payroll, onboarding, and IT tasks? 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00:41:21

Blackbird Targets, EVP Funds, ExoFlare, HammerTech

<h1>Summary</h1>In this episode of The Startup Retro, the hosts delve into the significant headlines from the past week. The discussion begins with Blackbird Ventures' latest data on their gender-based investment targets and continues with an analysis of EVP's new fund structure aiming for $500 million in assets under management. They also explore a report on government grants to SMEs, revealing that a large portion of funds go to low-performing companies. The public hearings on AI inquiry and the implications for startups developing AI tools are covered as well.</p>Will and Gemma highlight the most interesting startup raises of the week, including ExoFlare's biosecurity threat management platform, and discuss the importance of accurate and detailed reporting on VC funding with Kirstin Hunter and Preethi Mohan from "Funding the Balance." The episode wraps up with Knowledge as a Service (KaaS) recommendations, featuring articles on VC engagement with media and practical tips for using ASIC lodgements for competitor research.</p><h2>Time Stamps</h2>00:00 Introduction and Welcome</p>00:28 Blackbird Ventures Data on Gender Investments</p>05:02 EVP's New Fund Structure</p>06:06 Government Grants Report</p>09:00 AI Inquiry Public Hearings</p>11:02 EVP's Lifetime Fund</p>15:37 Weekly Startup Raises</p>21:55 Interview: Kirstin Hunter and Preethi Mohan</p>40:25 KaaS Recommendations</p><h1>Links</h1><em>To get all the links to the stories we mentioned in this episode, you can read this week’s </em><a href="https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/20-july-2024" rel="nofollow"><em>Overnight Success newsletter</em></a></p><h3>Headlines</h3><ul><li><a href="https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/20-july-2024" rel="nofollow">Blackbird Ventures' Gender-Based Investment Targets</a></li><li><a href="https://newsletter.overnightsuccess.vc/p/20-july-2024" rel="nofollow">EVP's New Fund Structure</a></li><li><a href="https://www.startupdaily.net/topic/politics-news-analysis/researchers-found-an-easy-way-to-detect-companies-that-perform-poorly-the-number-of-government-grants-they-receive/" rel="nofollow">Government Grants Report</a></li><li><a href="https://www.smartcompany.com.au/technology/artificial-intelligence/industry-groups-tax-companies-replace-workers-ai/" rel="nofollow">AI Inquiry Public Hearings</a></li><li><a href="https://www.overnightsuccess.vc/startup-news/funding-the-balance-gender-based-funding-data#:~:text=In%20the%20same%20vein%20as,making%20sure%20everyone%20gets%20a" rel="nofollow">Funding the Balance Initiative</a></li></ul><br /><h3>Startup Raises</h3>ExoFlare</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.exoflare.io/" rel="nofollow">Company website</a></li><li>7:30 Episode - <a href="https://iview.abc.net.au/video/SEGS2024104106242" rel="nofollow">Australia is in the grip of an unprecedented bird flu outbreak</a> (8 min)</li></ul><br />HammerTech</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.hammertech.com/en-au/" rel="nofollow">Company website</a></li></ul><br /><h3>Interview</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirstinhunter" rel="nofollow">Kirstin Hunter</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/preethzzz" rel="nofollow">Preethi Mohan</a></li></ul><br /><h3>KaaS - Knowledge as a Service</h3><strong>Our favourite startup-relevant read, listen or watch of the week</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Gemma’s Pick 💁🏻‍♀️</strong> <a href="https://www.afr.com/technology/declined-to-comment-three-words-destroying-millions-in-vc-brand-equity-20240714-p5jtjr" rel="nofollow">‘Declined to comment’: three words destroying millions in VC brand equity</a>, by Jessy Wu for the AFR (Will be interviewing Jessy next week - submit your questions directly to me on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmaclancy/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> or via the <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSct0xjmBdqtzhmIEQFkrY4G-QUPqzCp8rAtQ_EC17_xUL27jA/viewform" rel="nofollow">form link</a> in the show notes.)</li><li><strong>Will’s Pick 💁🏻‍♂️</strong><a href="https://extractingideas.substack.com/p/why-second-time-founders-care-about" rel="nofollow"> </a>Warwick Donaldson: <a href="https://capitalnerd.substack.com/p/tip-2-asic-and-competitors-a-practical" rel="nofollow">ASIC and Competitors - A Practical Guide for Aussie Founders</a></li><li>Using ASIC to find investors in competitors… handy tip! </li></ul><br /><br /></p><h3>Send feedback to the hosts</h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gemmaclancy/" rel="nofollow">Gemma on LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamrichards/" rel="nofollow">Will on LinkedIn</a></li></ul><br /><h1>Sponsors</h1>Thanks to our sponsors for helping to make this episode of The Startup Retro possible.</p><h2>Rippling</h2>Are you a founder overwhelmed by HR, payroll, onboarding, and IT tasks? 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