The Sachin and Adam Show

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.

This week we interviewed the NSW Minister for Digital Victor Dominello.  Sadly on the day of releasing this podcast, Victor announced he is leaving State Politics.  He was known as one of the truely tech savvy politicians in Australia and had a massive following on social media because of it.   Under his leadership the NSW Government released initiatives like The Service NSW app, QR code check-ins, the Digital drivers license and the Dine and Discover vouchers.   We talked to him about his journey into politics, his learnings and his passion for technology. Enjoy!

This week we interviewed the brilliant and passionate entrepreneur Ronni Kahn. Through her food waste charity Ozharvest, she has provided over 200 million meals to people in need, all from food that would have otherwise have been thrown out.    She has a remarkable story that took her South Africa to Israel to starting a global organisation.   We chatted to her about her upbringing, the inspiration behind Ozharvest and how she grew it into what it is today.

This week we interviewed Duncan Anderson, the founder of edtech startup Edrolo. Edrolo is out to change the way that students learn in the classroom. Duncan is an inspirational figure and an incredibly brilliant figure. He's constantly learning about himself, the world and provides so much wisdom to young people about how they can think more deliberately about their career and impact.  We discussed his career development at Goldman Sachs and Google, how he came to found a company, building Edrolo, the edtech ecosystem and more.

Paul Bassat shares insights on his journey building Seek, transitioning from law to tech startups, and his investments in major companies. He discusses balancing planning and serendipity, navigating uncertainty in crypto markets, and SquarePeg's high-conviction investment approach.

Hosts discuss career updates, goals, balancing chaotic lives, playing the empathy game live, prioritizing real-life connections, transitioning to busy schedules, embracing change, exploring new ventures, seeking fulfillment through curiosity and impact, planning future guests, embracing bold actions and authenticity, contemplation on life's big questions, finding happiness in simple pleasures, and reflecting on aspirations and values.

Ben Thompson shares his journey of building a billion-dollar company, navigating economic challenges, and discussing the future of work. Insights on remote work post-COVID, startup funding struggles, and the importance of understanding SaaS unit economics. The podcast also explores favorite books, leadership qualities, space exploration, and fostering collaboration among innovators.