The High Flyers Podcast with Vidit Agarwal

Vidit Agarwal
The High Flyers Podcast with Vidit Agarwal

"Envision this podcast as a meticulously researched audio biography, unveiling the extraordinary lives, stories and decisions of the most remarkable individuals and companies." - described by our listeners. Thanks to you, we rank in the top ten podcast shows globally for the past 2 years running, with listeners in 27 countries. Established in 2020. With Founder & Host Vidit Agarwal, re-imagine the traditional high flyer and celebrate the world's best and most relatable role models, and their journeys from their sunrise (childhood) to today. Contact us anytime via: Website: highflyerspodcast.com and curiositycenter.xyz Vidit's Twitter: https://twitter.com/vidags10 Vidit's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viditag/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehighflyerspodcast/

  1. #189 Matt Kean: Chair of Australia’s Climate Authority & Former NSW Treasurer on Climate Action, Mental Health, and Leadership

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    #189 Matt Kean: Chair of Australia’s Climate Authority & Former NSW Treasurer on Climate Action, Mental Health, and Leadership

    Matt Kean is the Chair of the Climate Change Authority in the Australian Government, appointed in 2024 after a distinguished 13-year career in NSW politics. Matt held senior roles including Treasurer and Energy Minister, he led groundbreaking initiatives like the Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap, which boosted renewable energy investment while reducing power bills. Matt was also Deputy Leader of the NSW Liberal Party and Shadow Minister for Health, and was known for his leadership on climate action and economic reform. He now drives innovation and sustainability as Director of Regulatory Affairs at Wollemi Capital, and is a a qualified Chartered Accountant. Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity.

    1h11min
  2. #188: Kate Cornick’s Rare Interview on Accidentally Finding Engineering to Leading Victoria’s Startup Revolution as LaunchVic CEO

    30/12/2024

    #188: Kate Cornick’s Rare Interview on Accidentally Finding Engineering to Leading Victoria’s Startup Revolution as LaunchVic CEO

    Dr. Kate Cornick is the CEO of LaunchVic, leading efforts to build Victoria’s startup ecosystem and she has been in the role since 2016, and her impact has been incredible in funding and supporting numerous Venture Capital firms, angel networks, accelerators and more. With a Ph.D. in telecommunications engineering, she has held key roles at NBN Co and the University of Melbourne. Recently appointed to the Australian Government’s R&D Advisory Committee demonstrating her impact and contribution; and Kate continues to be strong advocate for innovation, diversity, and entrepreneurship, driving programs that empower founders and attract investment to the state of Victoria in Australia. Please note: This a replay of the episode that was released in June 2022.

    1h

  3. 22/12/2024

    #187 Paul Bassat Unplugged: Migrant parents, SEEK’s Breakthrough, Building Square Peg, and Driving Community Impact through AFL and 'Amplify'

    Paul Bassat is a visionary leader in venture capital, technology, and community impact. As Co-founder and Partner at Square Peg, a top venture capital firm spanning Australia, Israel, and Southeast Asia -- Paul champions founders building transformative global startups. His portfolio includes investments in icons like Canva, Airwallex, and Rokt. In 1997, Paul co-founded SEEK, pioneering one of Australia’s first globally successful tech companies in employment and education. In 2023, he launched AMPLIFY, a non-partisan platform empowering Australians to shape national conversations. Paul also serves as an AFL Commissioner, former Wesfarmers board member, and advocate for community progress Please note: This a replay of the episode that was released in May 2023.

    1h10min
  4. #186 Bunning’s boss Mike Schneider: Childhood struggles, career decisions, humility and how he became CEO

    17/12/2024

    #186 Bunning’s boss Mike Schneider: Childhood struggles, career decisions, humility and how he became CEO

    In this interview, hear from Mike Schneider, Managing Director (MD) at Bunnings. As MD of Bunnings, Mike leads nearly 53,000 team members and drives one of Australia’s most trusted brands that is recognised globally. Since joining in 2005, Mike has worked his way up through various roles to lead a business that reported $18.97 billion in revenue in 2024. Beyond Bunnings, Mike gives back through board roles with organisations like the Corporate Mental Health Alliance of Australia, Melbourne United Basketball Club, and FightMND, among others. Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity.

    1h23min
  5. #185 Sitemate's Hartley Pike: Mum’s Support and Rugby Dreams to 'SaaS'ifying the Built World with No-Code Software Globally

    10/12/2024

    #185 Sitemate's Hartley Pike: Mum’s Support and Rugby Dreams to 'SaaS'ifying the Built World with No-Code Software Globally

    In this rare public interview, hear from Hartley Pike, Co-founder and CEO of Sitemate. Sitemate builds software products for the built world, with over 2000 customers and 150 employees across both remote roles as well as five offices in Melbourne, Sydney, London, Vancouver and Toronto. Sitemate is the 8th most valuable startup to come out of accelerator Startmate since it started in 2011. It was valued at between $100 and $200-million by Startmate earlier this year. Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity.

    1h19min

  6. 03/12/2024

    #184 Osher Günsberg: Doctor's Son to TV Icon—Navigating Sobriety, Hosting The Bachelor & Australian Idol, Life’s 5 D's and 6 P's

    Osher Günsberg is one of the most recognisable media personalities. He first came to attention as the face of Australian Idol and the voice of Australia's largest weekly radio countdown, Take 40 Australia. He was recently host of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette on Channel Ten. Osher was also part of the Breakfast Team and co-host of Hit105's radio brekky show alongside Abby Coleman and Stav Davidson. Osher is a keen advocate for mental health awareness and climate change. He is also the co-creator and host of Movember Radio for the Movember Foundation, and a director of the board of SANE Australia.

    1h18min
  7. #183 Jean-Michel Lemieux: CTO at Shopify & Atlassian, Vagabonding Life, Art and Engineering

    27/11/2024

    #183 Jean-Michel Lemieux: CTO at Shopify & Atlassian, Vagabonding Life, Art and Engineering

    This is a rare public interview with Jean-Michel Lemieux, a highly acclaimed technology leader who was CTO at Shopify, where he grew the engineering team from 50 to 4,000. Prior to that, he served as VP of Engineering at Atlassian working very closely with the world renowned Founders, Mike-Cannon Brookes and Scott Farquhar. He recently co-founded SeaPeople, owns/runs the Arlo Wine and Restaurant in Canada, has authored a book and holds two U.S. patents in software management. Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity.

    1h23min
  8. #182 Shaun Christie-David: Uniting the World Through Hospitality—How his restaurants have donated 560,000+ meals to those in need

    20/11/2024

    #182 Shaun Christie-David: Uniting the World Through Hospitality—How his restaurants have donated 560,000+ meals to those in need

    “Man who tries to create impact, and take a charitable and social enterprise movement to a forever movement. We are immediate responders.” is how Shaun describes his work today. Shaun Christie-David is a visionary leader transforming the way we think about food and social impact. As the founder of the Plate It Forward movement, he has created a network of socially driven restaurants and initiatives that have provided employment opportunities for over 200 people from marginalised communities and have donated more than 560,000 meals to those facing food insecurity locally and globally. His innovative approach has earned him numerous accolades, including being named Sydney’s Future Shaper by TimeOut Magazine in 2024, SMH Good Food Innovator of the Year in 2023, and an AMP Tomorrow Maker in 2021. Through ventures like Colombo Social, Kabul Social, and Kyiv Social, Shaun combines cultural storytelling with impactful change, proving that food can unite, empower, and inspire. Hosted by Vidit Agarwal, Founder of Curiosity Center and The High Flyers Podcast. It’s now time to explore your curiosity.

    1h18min
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"Envision this podcast as a meticulously researched audio biography, unveiling the extraordinary lives, stories and decisions of the most remarkable individuals and companies." - described by our listeners. Thanks to you, we rank in the top ten podcast shows globally for the past 2 years running, with listeners in 27 countries. Established in 2020. With Founder & Host Vidit Agarwal, re-imagine the traditional high flyer and celebrate the world's best and most relatable role models, and their journeys from their sunrise (childhood) to today. Contact us anytime via: Website: highflyerspodcast.com and curiositycenter.xyz Vidit's Twitter: https://twitter.com/vidags10 Vidit's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/viditag/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehighflyerspodcast/

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