Galileo Ventures Podcast

James Galileo VC

Galileo Ventures podcast is hosted by three Aussie seed VCs – James, Hugh and Julia. We discuss the latest tech news and interview key figures in early stage tech for founders and investors. Galileo Ventures is a leading seed VC firm based in Australia and San Francisco. We do things differently, specialising in backing first-time founders in their first round building the next great global technology companies.

  1. $37m for AI Agents, Google Zero: Search Apocalypse, and Australia’s AI Opportunity

    7月7日

    $37m for AI Agents, Google Zero: Search Apocalypse, and Australia’s AI Opportunity

    In this episode, we dive into Relevance AI’s record breaking $37M Series B for AI agents, explore “Google Zero” when AI-search replaces traditional SEO, unpack the New York Times vs. OpenAI copyright clash, and discuss Canva’s latest acquisition. 00:00 : Intro & Welcome 01:00 : Australia’s largest AI Agent funding round for Relevance AI $37m Series B 10:11 : Proposed $5 billion AI policy plan 21:00 : The idea of “Google Zero” and the AI search revolution 41:00 : OpenAI vs. New York Times copyright and privacy clash 53:00 : Canva’s acquisition of Magic Brief Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to ⁠⁠galileo.lol/hsf⁠⁠. Subscribe on below for the next episode or signup below! More information and links: ⁠⁠⁠https://galileo.ventures/podcast⁠⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/galileovc⁠⁠⁠ Find is on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/gali⁠⁠⁠... Follow the hosts on Twitter: @jamesfromsydney and @hughstephens Please note that all content discussed and presented on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal, business, tax or investment advice or used to evaluate any investment. Information presented here is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any Galileo Ventures fund.

    59 分钟
  2. Building AI Communities: Annie Liao’s Journey From Data Scientist to Founding BuildClub EP203

    2024/11/29

    Building AI Communities: Annie Liao’s Journey From Data Scientist to Founding BuildClub EP203

    In this episode, we sit down with Annie Liao, founder of BuildClub. We explore her journey from a data scientist to launching BuildClub, a global community of AI builders, to raising their pre-seed round in 2024. Annie shares insights on raising, the evolution of her community-driven AI platform, her experiences seeing AI adoption first hand, and strategic community building. Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to ⁠⁠galileo.lol/hsf⁠⁠. CHAPTERS 00:00 Guest Interview: Annie Liao BuildClub (full) 00:37 Annie Talks SF 01:09 Annie's Background 02:46 BuildClub 05:48 AI market 08:00 Community 12:10 Raising the BuildClub Pre-Seed Round 16:03 How did Annie pitch BuildClub 17:59 Launching BuildClub Bounties and moving into Beta 19:30 Annie talks future plans 22:39 Annie's Tips 24:02 Top Upcoming founders 25:14 Thanks for being on the pod Subscribe on below for the next episode or signup below! More information and links: ⁠⁠⁠https://galileo.ventures/podcast⁠⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/galileovc⁠⁠⁠ Find is on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/gali⁠⁠⁠... Follow the hosts on Twitter: @jamesfromsydney and @hughstephens Please note that all content discussed and presented on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal, business, tax or investment advice or used to evaluate any investment. Information presented here is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any Galileo Ventures fund.

    26 分钟
  3. US Election Impact on Tech (EP202)

    2024/11/09

    US Election Impact on Tech (EP202)

    In this special episode EP202 of the Galileo Ventures podcast, James and Hugh welcome Julia French, a tech veteran with experience in both Silicon Valley and Australia, to discuss the implications of another Trump presidency on the tech sectors in the US and Australia. They delve into election results, the rise of AI, immigration policies and international trade relations. They also explore the Australian government's regulatory approach to social media and its implications for future generations. US Election Impact on Tech with Julia French | Galileo Ventures Podcast EP202 00:00 EP02 US Election Special (News Section) 01:22 Why Trump won in a sea of red? 04:25 First VP VC in office? 07:22 Trump and AI 21:39 What Ai Deregulations mean for AUS 24:36 Will AUKUS continue? 28:57 CHIPS Act in Australia and AI Policy 30:00 Future of E3 Visa and Impacts of a Trump Presidency 33:46 Social Media Ban? 39:13 What is considered Social Media? 46:24 Post-technology Parents and education Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to ⁠galileo.lol/hsf⁠. Subscribe on below for the next episode or signup below! More information and links: ⁠⁠https://galileo.ventures/podcast⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/galileovc⁠⁠ Find is on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/gali⁠⁠... Follow the hosts on Twitter: @jamesfromsydney and @hughstephens Please note that all content discussed and presented on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal, business, tax or investment advice or used to evaluate any investment. Information presented here is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any Galileo Ventures fund.

    51 分钟
  4. Startup Fundraising Top Tips and Advice in 2024 and Fake AI Friends: The End of the Internet?

    2024/10/02

    Startup Fundraising Top Tips and Advice in 2024 and Fake AI Friends: The End of the Internet?

    In the kickoff of Season 2, James and Hugh discuss the latest in seed funding data and the fundraising climate in Australia compared to the U.S. We examine the controversial decision of a founder spending $1.8 million on a domain name and explore the implications of AI companions on social interactions. Plus, special guests Claire Thompson and Toby Eggleston from Herbert Smith Freehills share insights on navigating startup fundraising with practical tips for founders. Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to galileo.lol/hsf. 00:12 Intros 00:59 Sponser 01:38 Grit or Quit Segment 04:16 Should we all get AI friends? 21:12 Startup fundraising: Should founders raise capital now or wait? 30:28 Guest Interview with HSF on Startup Fundraising climate and tips for founders 31:25 Introductions and Why you're doing what you do 33:17 Startup Fundraising Climate in AU 35:53 Is there VC competition for deals right now? 37:43 Agressive terms? 39:19 What terms are you seeing? 41:27 Interest from Asian VCs in Australia 43:44 Top tips for founders raising capital? 48:00 Picking the right law firm 49:45 How much should a transaction cost? 53:02 Outro Shownotes: ⁠HSF Venture Capital and Growth⁠ State of Startup Seed Funding: ⁠https://vcdownunder.substack.com/p/state-of-startup-seed-funding-in About: Galileo Ventures Podcast serves up VC insider insights and hot takes on the latest tech news, for early-stage founders and investors. This podcast is presented by two investors and operators, James Alexander & Hugh Stephens, Co-founders and Partners at seed VC firm, Galileo Ventures. Disclaimer: Please note that all content discussed and presented on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal, business, tax or investment advice or used to evaluate any investment. Information presented here is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any Galileo Ventures fund.

    55 分钟

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Galileo Ventures podcast is hosted by three Aussie seed VCs – James, Hugh and Julia. We discuss the latest tech news and interview key figures in early stage tech for founders and investors. Galileo Ventures is a leading seed VC firm based in Australia and San Francisco. We do things differently, specialising in backing first-time founders in their first round building the next great global technology companies.