Podcast · 43 episodes
Wild Hearts, page 2
by Blackbird Ventures · English
Wild Hearts is the podcast that reveals the real-time lessons from the founders and operators changing the world.
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Alex Wyatt: When seven years of platform work becomes seven-week product cyclesIn this episode of Wild Hearts, host Alex Wyatt shares his journey with August Robotics, detailing the transformation of their robotic platform from years of foundational development to rapid product…25 Nov 2025 · 1 h 4 min
Nikki Brown: When you stop being a cog, you become the machineIn this episode of *Wild Hearts*, host Mason interviews Nikki Brown, co-founder and CEO of Cartesian, an AI-native platform designed to enhance SaaS ecosystems.18 Nov 2025 · 1 h 1 min
The Robotics Inflection: Why This Time Is Different (ft. Joe Harris, Alloy)In this episode of Wild Hearts, Joe Harris, the founder of Alloy, discusses the transformative changes occurring in the robotics sector and why the current moment represents a pivotal shift from hype…11 Nov 2025 · 54 min
Andrea Quinn: The operator behind a unicorn's growth engineThe operator behind a unicorn's growth engine4 Nov 2025 · 52 min
Xavier Collins: The AI studio unlocking the future of storytellingWild Hearts reveals real-time lessons from founders and operators changing the world.28 Oct 2025 · 1 h 2 min
Lessons from the climb: Michelle Battersby on building SunroomMaddy Guest (Blackbird Investment Team)21 Oct 2025 · 1 h 7 min
From zero to US$6.2 Billion: Lucy Liu on the Airwallex strategy that broke global paymentsFrom zero to US$6.2 Billion: Lucy Liu on the Airwallex strategy that broke global payments14 Oct 2025 · 54 min
Brushstrokes, Flow State, and Freedom: The Procreate StoryIn this episode, James Cuda, co-founder of Procreate, shares the journey of creating one of the world’s leading creative apps.7 Oct 2025 · 49 min
One Impossible Idea: Why Pete Shadbolt left academia to build PsiQuantumIn this episode, Pete Shadbolt, co-founder of PsiQuantum, discusses the ambitious goal of building the world’s first utility-scale quantum computer.20 May 2025 · 45 min
How Anna Guerrero is changing the way we cook In this episode of the Wild Hearts podcast, guest host Silk Kadala interviews Anna Guerrero, the founder of Clove, a cooking app designed to simplify home cooking.15 May 2025 · 58 min
Launching Iconic Tech Companies in Australia with Kate Vale (ex-Google & Spotify)In this episode of Wild Hearts, guest host Maddy Guest interviews Kate Vale, the first employee at Google and Spotify in Australia.13 May 2025 · 42 min
From burnout to balance: lessons in product, writing and culture with Harry Flett.From Burnout to Balance: Lessons in Product, Writing, and Culture with Harry Flett22 Apr 2025 · 1 h 6 min
The intersection of marketing, product, and creativity with George Howes from Magic BriefThe intersection of marketing, product, and creativity with George Howes from Magic Brief15 Apr 2025 · 1 h
Why Australia’s defence needs tech founders: Vu Tran of Black Sky Industries on building missiles with a startup mindset. In this episode, host Mason Yates interviews Vu Tran, co-founder of Black Sky Industries and former co-founder of Go1, who transitioned from building a billion-dollar edtech company to manufacturing…8 Apr 2025 · 1 h 1 min
Scaling Heidi in the US: Lessons in product, people and persistence.Scaling Heidi in the US: Lessons in product, people and persistence1 Apr 2025 · 1 h 6 min
From Impossible to Obvious: OpenStar’s Fast-Track Approach to FusionFrom Impossible to Obvious: OpenStar’s Fast-Track Approach to Fusion25 Mar 2025 · 53 min
Breaking barriers in neurotechnology: The future of brain-computer interfacesIn this episode of *Wild Hearts*, host Mason Yates interviews Dr. Elise Jenkins, co-founder of [Opto Biosystems](https://www.opto.bio/).18 Mar 2025 · 51 min
REPLAY: Changing the conversation on sexual wellness with Lucy Wark, founder of Normal (live Sunrise edition)Changing the conversation on sexual wellness with Lucy Wark, founder of Normal (live Sunrise edition)11 Mar 2025 · 38 min
Scaling Chaos: The Wild Ride of Clutch with Annabel HayThe Wild Ride of Clutch with Annabelle Hay4 Mar 2025 · 58 min