Best Aussie Founders Network Podcasts (2025)

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Beyond a $180M Exit: Frank Greeff on Purpose and Building Kinso AI 47:44

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5h ago47:44

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Episode Summary Frank Greeff, the founder behind a $180M exit and the viral Founders Table series, is back, this time building Kinso, an AI messaging aggregation tool set to change how businesses communicate. Instead of retiring after one of Australia’s biggest tech acquisitions, Frank is diving back into the grind, sharing why momentum and purpose…

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How to Build a Defensible AI Startup – With Dr. Thomas Kelly from Heidi Health 56:30

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Episode Summary Dr. Tom Kelly, founder of Heidi Health, is building one of Australia’s fastest-growing AI startups, and he’s doing it differently. In this episode, Tom reveals how Heidi Health transforms messy doctor-patient conversations into medical-grade notes in seconds, why batch transcription beats live, and why trust and time, not flashy fea…

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How BuildShip Is Building the Future of Dev Tools (With Harini Janakiraman & Shams Mosowi) 44:17

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Episode Summary Harini Janakiraman and Shams Mosowi are the powerhouse co-founders behind BuildShip, a platform helping businesses automate complex backend and AI workflows in minutes. In this episode, they unpack what it really takes to build a fast-moving AI startup that developers not only use, but love. Georgie dives into their founding story (…

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How to Build a Magnetic AI Brand - With Pistachio’s Isaac Peiris 1:07:57

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Episode Summary Isaac Peiris, founder of the growth agency Pistachio, has helped scale media brands like Mamamia and The Daily Aus through organic content and audience-first strategies. In this episode, he breaks down why brand matters more than ever for AI startups, the importance of knowing your audience, and how emotional connection beats transa…

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Why Notion Is Betting on AI Building Blocks – with Andrew McCarthy, GM ANZ at Notion 40:57

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Episode Summary This week’s episode of In The Blink of AI is a special one, recorded live at UNSW in front of a sold-out audience. Georgie sits down with Andrew McCarthy, General Manager at Notion for Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, to explore how one of the world’s most loved productivity tools is quietly reshaping the way teams work with AI. An…

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The Billion-Dollar AI Opportunity No One’s Talking About - With Asseti’s Aonghus Stevens 44:01

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Episode Summary Aonghus Stevens, founder of Asseti, built his first drone business as a teenager and now leads one of Australia’s most fascinating AI infrastructure startups. In this episode, he shares why the real money in AI isn’t in the apps, but in the unsexy, invisible backend of enterprise and asset management. Georgie and Aonghus unpack the …

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Sarah Kaur on Human-Centred AI, Design Ethics, and Reimagining Tech from the Ground Up 52:30

2M ago52:30

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Sarah Kaur is not your typical technologist, and that’s the point. As Principal Design Strategist at Portable, she brings an artist’s eye and a community-first mindset to the world of AI and justice tech. In this episode, Sarah joins Georgie Healy to explore what it really means to build AI that works with people, not just on them. They dive into t…

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Why Laura Shared a Nude Picture of Herself in Parliament 48:39

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Episode Summary Laura McClure, Member of Parliament for the ACT Party in New Zealand, joins In the Blink of AI to unpack her viral deepfake experience, her groundbreaking member’s bill, and why tech regulation must protect victims without stifling innovation. In a powerful conversation, Laura reveals how she created a deepfake of herself in minutes…

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Kunal Gupta on AI Literacy, Burnout, and the Digital Aristocracy 55:20

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Episode Summary Kunal Gupta, founder, investor, and author of 2034: How AI Changed Humanity Forever, joins Georgie Healy for a deep dive into the intersection of AI, self-awareness, and responsible innovation. From his base in sunny Lisbon, and with a live cameo from his AI clone, Kunal shares how meditation, writing, and intentional living helped …

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Oscar Wahltinez (Google) on the Truth About LLMs, Model Size Myths & Responsible AI 48:16

2M ago48:16

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Episode Summary Oscar Wahltinez, AI engineer at Google Sydney and longtime advocate for responsible AI, joins In The Blink of AI to demystify the most hyped, and misunderstood, parts of the AI revolution. From model size myths and token prediction mechanics to the surprising truth behind model leaderboards, Oscar explains the inner workings of larg…

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Katherine Boiciuc (EY) on Why Australia Must Lead - Not Lag, in the AI Revolution 47:50

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🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29 Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEvent Episode Summary Katherine Boiciuc, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at EY Oceania, delivers a powerful wake-up call on why Australia is at risk of becoming a global AI laggard. With a unique perspective at the …

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Jacky Koh (Relevance AI) on Building the AI Workforce and Why Most AI Agents Are Just Workflows 52:40

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🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29 Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEvent Episode Summary Jacky Koh, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Relevance AI, has been building AI agents long before they became the hottest trend of 2025. Fresh off their Series B raise, Relevance AI is on a mission to democrat…

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Millie Marconi on Building an AI to Test Content Before You Post It 48:01

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🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29 Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEvent Episode Summary Millie Marconi is the founder and CEO of Yesterday, and the creator of Test Feed, a breakout AI tool that lets users preview how their content will land with a synthetic audience before posting it onli…

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Introducing Perspective X | Hosted by Pauline Fetaui - Perspective X with Pauline Fetaui 1:19

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What drives bold decisions, intentional leadership, and the courage to create something entirely new? In Perspective X, host Pauline Fetaui dives deep into conversations with extraordinary entrepreneurs and leading innovators to explore not just their successes—but the overlooked decisions, mindset shifts, and personal turning points that sparked t…

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Anish Sinha (upcover) on How Founders Can Thrive Despite Australia’s AI Budget Blunder 50:21

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🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29 Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEvent Episode Summary Anish Sinha, co-founder of upcover, blends his background in finance, startups, and risk management to tackle one of Australia’s overlooked challenges: the future of AI and innovation policy. From buil…

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Accelerating Discovery: Alain Richardt on AI, Quantum Chemistry, and the Future of Materials Science 51:52

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🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29 Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEvent Episode Summary Alain Richardt, founder of Atomic Tessellator, combines deep expertise in chemistry, quantum mechanics, and AI to accelerate groundbreaking discoveries in material science. From childhood experiments w…

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AI Agents, AlphaGo & the $18B Wrapper: Will Liang on What’s Next in AI 48:20

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🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29 Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEvent Episode Summary Will Liang, CEO of Amplify AI Group (www.amplifygroup.ai) and a Linkedin Top Voice in AI, joins the show to unpack the real-world impact of AI on business. A professional Go player turned deep tech exp…

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Building Legal AI That Lawyers Can Actually Rely On (ft. Deeligence) 51:58

4M ago51:58

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Episode Summary Georgie Healy speaks with Elena Tsalanidis and Justin Hansky, co-founders of Deeligence, a legal AI startup transforming the way law firms handle M&A due diligence. Both ex-lawyers, Elena and Justin share how their deep domain expertise led them to build an AI platform that accelerates contract review with accuracy lawyers can trust…

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How AI is Changing Law Firms Forever (Ft. Denise Farmer, Clio) 39:52

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Episode Summary Denise Farmer, General Manager of APAC at Clio, the world's largest legal technology platform, joins Georgie Healy to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the legal sector. With over 20 years in legal tech, Denise highlights why lawyers using AI will outperform their competitors and why fears of AI replacing lawyers are …

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Meet Juno: The AI That Knows Your Customers Better Than You Do (Ft. Michelle Gilmore, CEO Juno) 52:14

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Episode Summary Georgie Healy speaks with Michelle Gilmore, co-founder of Juno, an AI-driven interviewer built to deeply understand customers without bias. Michelle, a seasoned behavioural researcher, reveals the overlooked importance of thorough customer research, sharing why so many founders avoid it despite its immense value. She explains how Ju…

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Georgie Healy answers: Will AI Take Your Job? How to Thrive in an AI-Driven Future 17:16

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Episode Summary Georgie Healy goes solo to address listeners' burning questions about AI's impact on jobs, careers, and the future of work. Drawing on insights from previous podcast guests, Georgie explores which jobs AI will transform, how professionals can adapt, and why emotional intelligence might be our greatest advantage. She also shares her …

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How AI is Making Games Uniquely Yours (Ft. Marty Burgess, Lightning Forge Games) 51:54

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Episode Summary AI isn't just assisting game developers; it's changing how games are fundamentally experienced. Marty Burgess, CEO and co-founder of Lightning Forge Games (LFG), explores the game-changing (literally!) potential of AI agents that seamlessly replace players during internet outages, replicate pro gamers, and even play on your behalf. …

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The Ultimate AI Toolkit for Busy People ft. Gareth Rydon 50:09

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Episode Summary AI can transform how you work, and you don’t need to be an expert to take advantage of it. Gareth Rydon, co-founder of Friyay, breaks down some of the most powerful AI tools for productivity, from meeting transcription assistants to AI-powered shopping hacks. This episode dives into practical ways to integrate AI into everyday tasks…

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Building AI Support So Good, You’ll Wonder: "Is This Even AI?" (Ft. Steve Hind, CEO Lorikeet) 42:30

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Episode Summary In this episode of "In the Blink of AI," host Georgie Healy interviews Steve Hind, co-founder of Lorikeet, a leading AI customer support platform tailored for complex industries like FinTech and health tech. Steve discusses the evolving landscape of AI, addressing common misconceptions about its capabilities and the importance of pr…

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Revolutionising Pet Healthcare with AI ft. Jing Wei from Fetch 47:53

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Episode Summary In this episode of In The Blink of AI, Georgie Healy chats with Jing Wei, Lead AI Engineer at Fetch, an InsurTech startup backed by Airtree. Fetch is leveraging AI to streamline pet insurance claims, making vet care more accessible and efficient. Jing shares insights into AI’s role in pet healthcare, tackling handwritten vet notes, …

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The Investor’s Playbook: What VCs Look for in AI Startups 55:13

6M ago55:13

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Episode Summary In this episode of In the Blink of AI, host Georgie Healy sits down with Danielle Haj-Moussa, an investor at Main Sequence, Australia’s largest deep-tech VC fund. As the first VC guest on the podcast, Danielle offers a rare inside look into what investors are really looking for in AI startups, how scaling laws are shaping the future…

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Saving Lives with AI: The Story Behind Harrison AI 48:24

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Episode Summary In this episode of In The Blink of AI, Georgie Healy sits down with Dr. Kevin Cheng, Chief Customer Officer at Harrison AI, one of Australia’s most successful AI startups. Harrison AI is transforming the medical field by developing AI-powered solutions that assist radiologists and pathologists in diagnosing diseases with greater spe…

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Decoding DeepSeek's AI Breakthrough: The $5M Model That Shook Nvidia 46:21

6M ago46:21

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Episode Summary In this groundbreaking episode of In the Blink of AI, Georgie is joined by Daniel Bertram, CEO and co-founder of GigaBuddy, to unpack the breaking news about DeepSeek’s new AI models. Together, they dive deep into the implications of DeepSeek's R1 and V3 reasoning models, NVIDIA's market shake-up, and the broader context of open-sou…

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Sam Garven on Building Safer Workplaces with AI: Say Hello Canopy 51:37

6M ago51:37

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Episode Summary In this compelling episode, Georgie Healy interviews Sam Garven, co-founder of Hello Canopy, a revolutionary AI-powered misconduct and psychosocial safety reporting platform. Sam shares her personal journey from experiencing workplace harassment to founding a startup aimed at creating safer workplaces. She discusses Canopy’s mission…

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Democratising Generative AI: Jeevika Makani on Building TopRoad 46:38

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Episode Summary In this episode of In the Blink of AI, host Georgie Healy interviews Jeevika Makani, co-founder of TopRoad and Y Combinator alum. Jeevika explains TopRoad’s mission to democratise AI by helping developers monetise custom GPTs in the OpenAI store. She reveals how “apps” (or GPTs) can offer more specialised functionality than ChatGPT …

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Forbes vs. Alex: AI Predictions That Hit or Miss 1:12:47

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Episode Summary In this episode of In the Blink of AI, host Georgie is joined by Alex Valente, co-founder of Redactive and a 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, to dive into Forbes' top 10 AI predictions for 2025. Together, they explore bold forecasts, from Meta’s Llama models to the rise of RoboTaxis and consumer-facing AI agents. Alex shares his exp…

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From Surveys to Insights Overnight: Brendan Cervin on Ideally’s Journey 40:23

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Episode Summary In this episode of In the Blink of AI, Georgie Healy speaks with Brendan Cervin, CTO at Ideally, a cutting-edge consumer insights platform redefining the research process with AI. IDEALI enables companies to access overnight insights, turning weeks of research into hours, and has quickly become a game-changer for ANZ corporates. Bre…

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Building AI Autopilots for growing businesses: Sha-mayne's journey with Friyay.ai 48:01

7M ago48:01

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Episode Summary In this episode of In the Blink of AI, Georgie Healy speaks with Sha-mayne Chan, co-founder of Friyay, a startup dedicated to transforming small businesses with AI-driven solutions. Friyay makes businesses say, "Thank God It’s Friyay!" by automating tedious tasks, improving efficiency, and freeing up time for what matters most. Sha-…

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Creativity at Light Speed: Inside Riccardo Grinover’s Work with Leonardo AI 1:03:49

8M ago1:03:49

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Episode Summary In this episode of "In the Blink of AI," host Georgie Healy engages with Riccardo Grinover, Senior Product Manager and AI Specialist at Leonardo AI. Riccardo delves into the transformative journey of Leonardo AI from its inception using off-the-shelf models to becoming a pioneer in custom AI models like the Phoenix. They explore the…

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Scaling AI Education for Founders: Inside BuildClub with Annie Liao 34:12

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Episode Summary In this episode of In the Blink of AI, host Georgie Healy speaks with Annie Liao, founder of BuildClub, an AI-focused community and learning platform. Annie shares the journey from a weekend coworking group to a thriving ecosystem helping over a thousand founders and engineers learn, build, and grow in AI. They discuss why technical…

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Innovating for Better Brains: Christina Maher's Journey with BrainLand 43:35

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Episode Summary In this engaging episode of "In the Blink of AI," host Georgie Healy speaks with Christina Maher, founder and CEO of BrainLand. Christina, a neuroscientist and biomedical engineer, shares her journey from academia to launching a health tech startup focused on brain health. The discussion explores the intersection of AI technology an…

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Simplifying Taxes with AI: Inside Angela Shi’s Journey with Luna at Empathetic AI 46:21

8M ago46:21

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Episode Summary In this episode of In the Blink of AI, we meet Angela Shi, the CEO and co-founder of Empathetic AI, a Sydney-based startup revolutionising the tax industry with artificial intelligence. Angela shares her journey from being a finance professional with over 14 years of experience to becoming a first-time founder tackling complex tax c…

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Navigating Founder Mode: Building Redactive AI with Alex Valente 40:42

9M ago40:42

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Episode Summary In this episode of In the Blink of AI, Georgie Healy interviews Alex Valente, co-founder of Redactive AI. They discuss how Redactive helps enterprises manage data threats and empower security teams through innovative use of generative AI. Valente shares his journey from working at Atlassian on enterprise products to founding Redacti…

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Mapping Human Emotions: Nicole Gibson on inTruth's Biometric Breakthrough 51:58

9M ago51:58

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Episode Summary Nicole Gibson, CEO and founder of inTruth, joins host Georgie Healy on "In the Blink of AI" to explore how her company is pioneering the tracking of human emotions through wearable technology with clinical-grade accuracy. They delve into the innovative technology that processes biometric data from PPG sensors to objectively quantify…

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Leveraging AI for Biodiversity Conservation with Jada Andersen of Xylo Systems 41:16

9M ago41:16

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Episode Summary In this episode of "In the Blink of AI," host Georgie Healy speaks with Jada Andersen, CTO and co-founder of Xylo Systems, a cloud-based data and AI platform that empowers businesses to measure and manage their biodiversity footprint. Jada discusses the growing global recognition of economic dependency on nature and the existential …

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[TRAILER] In the Blink of A.I-Conversations with AI Innovators 2:08

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Episode Summary 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, Georg…

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#1 Dr. Larry Marshall, CEO of CSIRO, Interview 49:39

8y ago49:39

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#1 Dr. Larry Marshall, CEO of CSIRO, Interview by AFN Podcast by Aussie Founders NetworkBy AFN Podcast by Aussie Founders Network