The Sachin and Adam Show

This week we were joined by one of our good friends (and one of the best young founders we know) Max Marchione. Max is the founder of Next Chapter and UltraViolet Ventures and is currently founding a health-tech startup in stealth. We got into Max’s 100 year goals, how we’ve all changed as people, creativity/intuition and discussions around life as a founder and VC. Enjoy This episode is sponsored by Recess a great Aussie startup providing furniture for your home and office. They’ve fitted out thousands of Aussies including the offices of Eucalyptus, Lyka and Afterwork. Use the code SACHINANDADAM for 20% off your next order. Check them out: https://recess.com.au/  This episode is also supported by our friends at Employment Hero. Make sure you search Global Teams by Employment Hero. You can find more at https://employmenthero.com/products/employer-of-record/.

This is a special episode dedicated to the South East Asia Region. We interviewed Peter Huynh of Qualgro and Tushar Roy of Square Peg Capital. They are both Australians who are living in Singapore, spending their time investing in early stage technology companies across South East Asia. We talked about the opportunity that South East Asia presents, how to think about the region and the differences of investing there.  This episode is sponsored by Recess a great Aussie startup providing furniture for your home and office. They’ve fitted out thousands of Aussies including the offices of Eucalyptus, Lyka and Afterwork. Use the code SACHINANDADAM for 20% off your next order. Check them out: https://recess.com.au/

Jessy Wu, a standout brand in Australia, explores the power of controversy and branding as a superpower. They dive deep into the Australian venture capital market and Afterwork's story and comparative advantage. Other topics include the power of language, optimizing for multiples in investment, ownership strategies, and the role of fundraising.

This week we sat down with the man of the hour, Tim Doyle. Tim is the founder of one of the hottest startups in Australia, Eucalyptus. We discussed Tims drivers, his competitive and contrarian nature and his lessons in business. We dived deep into his marketing and hiring principles and of course got onto some of his controversial tweets. There were so many takeaways from this episode and we left amazed by how Tim’s brain works. This episode is sponsored by Recess, a great Aussie startup providing furniture for your home and office. They’ve fitted out thousands of Aussies including the offices of Eucalyptus, Lyka and Afterwork. Use the code SACHINANDADAM for 20% off your next order. Check them out: https://recess.com.au/

Nick Crocker, serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist, reflects on his career and personal life. Topics include his curiosity, qualities, entrepreneurship, involvement in Blackbird, assessing talent, and reflections on the Australian ecosystem.

David Shein, founder of Australia's first unicorn Com Tech, discusses facing reality and making tough decisions to succeed as a founder. He reflects on leaving a company and the challenges of transitioning. The podcast also explores managing reality and the future of OIF, his admiration for others in the industry, and memorable investments at OIF.

George Peppou, co-founder of Vow, a cellular-based meat company, talks about reinventing the food system by creating lab-grown meat. They discuss his journey as an adventurer and inventor, planning careers in cultured meat, building a company outside the competitive Bay Area, navigating challenges, and the power of early believers.

The podcast discusses Robbie Ferguson's journey in building Immutable into a unicorn at 25, the case for web 3, leadership lessons, and the impact of crypto. Topics include transitioning from academia to crypto gaming, the future of Web3 games, challenges of company growth in the crypto space, and personal habits for startup success. A fun Q&A reveals Robbie's preferences and memories, including favorite books, podcasts, role models, and music.

Exploring the potential of Psychedelic Assisted Therapy, the history of psychedelics, current mental health challenges in Australia, and the work of Mind Medicine Australia. Dive into the impact of MDMA therapy on PTSD, the benefits of psychedelic therapy, and the need for innovative treatments in mental health. Discover personal motivations, spiritual experiences, and ways to support the advancement of psychedelic medicine

Ross Chaldecott, Co-founder of Kinde, talks about his journey, the power of design in building great products, attracting and retaining talent, and the importance of focusing on one thing at a time. They also discuss the significance of learning from successful founders and building great teams by looking at their challenges and hardships.