The Unicorn Launcher is a podcast that follows the lives of two Australian tech founders who started the company Vygo. The series takes you behind the scenes as the Vygo team tries to recover from the pandemic, and expand into the US market under the guidance of Matt Mochary - a coach who has helped some of the biggest founders in Silicon Valley. Listen to The Unicorn Launcher in your favourite podcast app or visit https://podfollow.com/1636501941
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The Defrag: The Future of Battery Tech
We're launching a daily news podcast called The Defrag. Every weekday we'll cover the latest news at the intersection of technology, business, politics, and science.Listen to The Defrag: https://podfollow.com/thedefragBecome a member of The Defrag and get ad-free episodes: https://thedefrag.com/Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.
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What Happens After Shark Tank with Be Fit Food CEO, Kate Save
Food companies are everywhere, and we are constantly bombarded with advertising for food that probably isn't that great for us. But once you’ve eaten all the junk… there are also companies that specialise in helping you shed a few kilos. Kate Save is the CEO and Co-Founder of Be Fit Food, a company which provides scientifically backed meals for rapid weight loss. Kate joined us for our very first Building a Unicorn LIVE event, and has a fascinating journey, that even involved an appearance on Shark Tank. But what happens once you secure an investment from the sharks?Find us on social: linktr.ee/buildingaunicornVisit our presenting sponsor: lawpath.com.au.
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Moving Money with Transferwise CEO Kristo Käärmann
Transferring money globally has long been dominated by banks, and services like Western Union. The problem with these traditional systems is that customers gets ripped off by poor exchange rates and huge fees. However today’s founder built a unicorn trying to change that. Kristo Käärmann is the CEO and Co-Founder of Transferwise, a global business with 2200 staff that makes sending money easy.Find us on social: linktr.ee/buildingaunicornVisit our presenting sponsor: lawpath.com.au.
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Learning to Think Big with GO1's Vu Tran
Providing access to training is an important part of running a successful business. You need to give staff opportunities to up-skill so they can progress through your business. And there are many platforms you could join to get access to courses… but keeping track of all those platforms and subscriptions can be challenging. However today’s founder is part of a team that has made that process simple. Vu Tran is the Chief Growth Officer, and co-founder of GO1, an online learning platform that helps businesses provide training to their staff, from a range of sources, with one simple monthly subscription.Find us on social: linktr.ee/buildingaunicornVisit our presenting sponsor: lawpath.com.au.
90 per cent of startups fail, but what does it take to build a business that succeeds? That defies all expectations? That could one-day become what investors call a unicorn? Hosted by Kristofor Lawson this series dives into the heart of entrepreneurship, bringing you in-depth interviews with some of the world's greatest business minds. Everyone in this series is a founder, there from the start when their idea was written on the back of a napkin and are now at the helm of a global company.