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  1. 4D AGO

    What Your Annual Check-Up Isn’t Telling You

    The future of health is no longer reactive - it’s proactive. On this episode of Hear Me Roar, Kate and Tobi sit down with Dr David Badov, Founder of HealthScreen, to unpack how cutting-edge medical imaging is changing the way we think about longevity, prevention, and performance. Medicine is evolving fast, and Dr Badov is leading that shift. Gone are the days when an annual check-up and routine blood test were enough. In this conversation, we explore why advanced MRI-based early diagnostic imaging is becoming one of the most powerful tools in modern preventative healthcare. As the founder of the only medical facility in the world offering this level of comprehensive early diagnostic MRI screening, Dr Badov shares how identifying issues before symptoms appear can dramatically improve quality of life and potentially extend life expectancy. This is a powerful conversation for founders, executives, athletes, parents, and anyone serious about taking control of their future health. In this episode: Why traditional health checks often miss critical risksThe power of advanced MRI technologyEarly diagnosis before symptoms emergeLongevity, prevention, and health optimisationWhat the future of executive health looks like If you care about performance, prevention, and living better for longer, this episode is a must-watch. Enjoy the Pod and take control of your future health. Connect With Dr David Badov: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-badov/  Connect With Kate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/  Connect With Tobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/  Show Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-badov/  https://befitfood.com.au/  https://cubes.co/

    36 min

  2. 5D AGO

    This Month In Venture With Gavin + Tobi

    March in venture was absolute chaos. AI is accelerating faster than anyone predicted.Markets are reacting in real time.Australia’s startup ecosystem just had one of its biggest months in years. A few things that stood out 👇 🇦🇺 Local wins: UpGuard raised $105MFluent Commerce secured $46MAffinda doubled to a $220M valuationAdvanced Navigation became Australia’s latest unicorn$250M raised to fund growth-stage tech loansBut the market is anything but linear. 📉 Techstars Sydney shuts down📉 Major CEO shake-ups📉 Tech stocks getting hit hard📈 Stripe up to $159B📈 Canva still holding at $60B And then AI… OpenAI raises one of the biggest private rounds in history. Anthropic goes from $1B ARR to $19B in just 14 months and is now opening in Sydney. This is no longer “what’s next”. This is what’s happening right now. Meanwhile Canva keeps quietly compounding: $4B+ annualised revenue265M monthly active users24B AI tool uses2 fresh acquisitionsMarch didn’t just move fast. It changed the tempo. Gavin and Tobi unpack it all in this month’s venture vlog. The pace is wild.The opportunities are bigger.The gap between builders and watchers is widening. . SHOW LINKS Connect With Gavin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinappel/  Connect With Tobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/  Show Links: https://www.ignitionlane.com/  https://cubes.co/

    10 min

  3. MAR 24

    The $0 Gift That Builds Million-Dollar Relationships

    There are operators…And then there are connectors who move industries forward.Sheree Anderson sits firmly in the second category.20+ years across Australia and the UK.Bridging two worlds most businesses still struggle to connect - HR and IT.Turning complexity into execution.And ideas into outcomes.Now she’s leading as CEO of Trove - redefining corporate gifting for a modern, brand-led world.This isn’t about hampers and holiday boxes.This is about experience, scale, and using gifting as a strategic lever to deepen relationships.On the next Hear Me Roar episode, Kate and I sit down with Sheree to unpack:What it takes to operate at the intersection of people and technologyHow to lead through transformation across multiple industriesWhy corporate gifting is being completely reimaginedAnd what most businesses still get wrong when it comes to connectionIf you care about brand, people, and building meaningful touchpoints that actually land - this one’s worth your time.Big conversations. Real operators. No fluff.Enjoy The Pod 🎧..Connect With Sheree:https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-andersen-47682856/ Connect With Kate:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ Connect With Tobi:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/ Show Links:https://gotrove.ai/ https://befitfood.com.au/ https://cubes.co/

    37 min

  4. MAR 11

    325 Games, One Legendary Smother… Heath Shaw ROARS

    What happens when an AFL premiership hero, fan favourite, and one of the most fearless defenders of the modern era sits down for an unfiltered conversation? On this episode of Hear Me Roar, Kate and Tobi are joined by AFL legend Heath “Heater” Shaw - a player whose career was built on grit, instinct, and moments that live forever in footy folklore. From the Collingwood premiership locker room to helping shape the culture at the GWS Giants, Heath built a career defined by courage, loyalty, and the kind of competitiveness you simply can’t teach. But this conversation goes beyond the stats. We dive into the mindset of elite athletes, the highs and lows of a life in professional sport, and the moments that shape champions long after the final siren. And yes… we talk about that smother. 🏉 325 AFL games across Collingwood and GWS 🏆 2010 AFL Premiership player with Collingwood ⭐ All-Australian defender 🧱 42 career goals from defence 🎯 Averaged over 20 disposals per game across his career 🔥 Known for the “smother of the century” in the 2010 Grand Final replay 🧡 Vice-captain of the GWS Giants and a culture setter during their rise Heath Shaw wasn’t just a player.He was a competitor who played with instinct and heart. Fearless defender who attacked the contest Elite reader of the game Culture builder inside two AFL clubs A teammate who lifted standards around him One of the most entertaining personalities the AFL has seen If you love leadership, high performance, sport, and the psychology of competition, this episode is a must-watch. Think of it like sitting in the locker room after the game when the real stories come out. The truth about life inside an AFL premiership team The story behind the most famous smother in AFL history What separates good players from great competitors Lessons from playing 325 games at the highest level Life after football and what drives Heath now 🎧 Hear Me Roar is where leaders, athletes, founders and game changers share the real stories behind success. 👉 Subscribe and join the conversation. Heath Shaw by the NumbersWhat Heath Is Really AboutIn This Episode Connect With Heath: https://www.instagram.com/lordheathshaw/  Connect With Kate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/  Connect With Tobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/  Show Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heath_Shaw  https://befitfood.com.au/  https://cubes.co/

    54 min

  5. MAR 3

    He’s Teaching Australia How to Actually Use AI

    AI isn’t coming. It’s already here. In this episode of Hear Me Roar, Kate and Tobi sit down with Dawid Naude, Founder and CEO of Pathfindr, to unpack what real AI leadership looks like inside modern organisations. Dawid has spent two decades at the forefront of digital transformation - from leading the Data & AI division at Cloud Sherpas through its acquisition by Accenture, to now building one of Australia’s most recognised AI accelerators. Named one of the Australian Financial Review BOSS Most Innovative Companies in its founding year, Pathfindr works with major brands including: Woolworths GroupAustralia PostEngineers AustraliaStandards AustraliaIn this conversation, we cover: Why most AI strategies fail. The mindset shift executives must make nowHow to move from AI curiosity to AI capabilityWhat separates AI spectators from AI leadersThis is not hype. It’s practical, boardroom-tested insight for founders, operators and decision-makers who want to lead the next decade - not chase it. If you care about innovation, productivity and building future-ready organisations, this one’s essential. Enjoy the pod 🎧 Connect With Dawid: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dawidnaude/ Connect With Kate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ Connect With Tobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/ Show Links: https://www.pathfindr.ai/ https://befitfood.com.au/ https://cubes.co/

    46 min

  6. FEB 24

    From Battlefield to Boardroom - The Discipline Behind Global Impact

    What does impact at scale actually look like?On this episode of Hear Me Roar, Kate and Tobi sit down with Aaron Tait - impact founder, former military officer, global speaker and author - for a conversation that goes well beyond business.Aaron co-founded ec.inc - later acquired by Go1 in 2022.He also co-founded ygap - backing entrepreneurs solving real-world problems.He’s the author of Edupreneur and Dream Team, spoken on global stages for Apple, Microsoft and PwC, and co-created Microsoft’s AI for Good and Imagine Cup Junior programs.But this episode goes deeper.We unpack: How his military background shaped his leadership lensThe discipline behind building mission-led companiesWhat founders misunderstand about scaleLessons from writing Far Horizons and why the message matters nowWhy AI should serve humanity - not replace itThis is a conversation about service.About responsibility.About building things that matter - not just things that monetise.If you care about leadership under pressure, scaling impact, and thinking beyond the next quarter - this one is for you.Subscribe.Lean in.Let’s roar. Connect With Aaron: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronjtait/  Connect With Kate: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/  Connect With Tobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/  Show Links: aaronjtait.com https://befitfood.com.au/  https://cubes.co/

    42 min

  7. FEB 17

    This Month In Venture With Gavin Appel + Tobi Skovron

    This month on In Venture, Gavin and Tobi step into 2026 like it’s Game 7.From December through mid-February, the scoreboard is flashing.💰Funding Is Back. But Smarter.Cut Through Venture’s latest report shows $5.1 billion raised in 2025 - up $1 billion on 2024. Fewer deals, bigger conviction.👀390 investments, down from 47061% of capital - $3.1 billion - flowing into AI-led businessesCheckbox $100mOperata $100mSplose $46mFluency $30mTranslation? Less spray-and-pray. More sniper fire.🦄New Unicorns Enter The ArenaGilmour Space blasted past a $1B valuation after raising $200m+Neara raised $90m using AI to digitise power infrastructureSpace and energy. Not exactly side hustles.🤑VCs Sitting On Dry PowderEVP - $100m new fundSquare Peg - $650m first closeSecond Quarter Ventures - Fund III chasing a $2.6B opportunityCapital is loaded. Now it’s about discipline.🚀IPO Watch. Still Warming Up.ROKT - no IPO in 2026Airwallex - regulatory headwindsCanva - quiet, but now bigger than Atlassian in local tech pecking orderHotDoc - sold to Potentia Capital for $200m+Not a flood of exits. But smart ones.And Then… Elon 🧞Tesla invests $2B into xAIxAI merges into SpaceXCombined valuation - $1.25 trillionFocus - self-growing city on the Moon, then MarsMeanwhile Starlink runs its first Super Bowl ad.🏃People Moves + Local Shake-UpsMichael Batko steps down from Startmate after 8 yearsRobyn Denholm departs Tech Council of AustraliaCulture Amp appoints Caroline Rawlinson as CEO, Didier Elzinga to Executive ChairmanAnd then the harder headlines:Sendle shuts downLaunchVic winds downSXSW Sydney goneWaymo raises $16B to scale robotaxis globallyAnthropic drops Claude updates that rattle marketsIt’s messy. It’s fast. It’s opportunity.This episode isn’t just news. It’s pattern recognition. Funding is up. AI dominates. Fewer but bigger bets. IPOs cautious. Exits selective.The game has changed. The serious players stayed on court.Tune in 🎯 SHOW LINKS Connect With Gavin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavinappel/  Connect With Tobi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/  Show Links: https://www.ignitionlane.com/  https://cubes.co/

    8 min

  8. FEB 17

    The Future of Wellness Isn’t What You Think

    What if hot springs weren’t a luxury… but essential human infrastructure?In this powerful episode of Hear Me Roar, we sit down with Charles Davidson - Co-Founder of Peninsula Hot Springs and Chairman of the Hot Springs Initiative at the Global Wellness Institute.This is not a spa conversation.This is a long-term vision conversationand we're lucky to have Charles Davidson on the pod to learn moreFrom Japanese Onsen to the Mornington PeninsulaIn the early 1990s, Charles travelled the world studying bathing cultures - from Japan to Europe to the Middle East. What he saw wasn’t indulgence. It was ritual. Community. Healing.He returned to Australia with a belief:Geothermal water connects people.That belief became Peninsula Hot Springs - now one of Australia’s most iconic wellness destinations, attracting visitors globally and reshaping how we think about wellbeing, tourism and community spaces.But the real story?Years of risk. Deep drilling - literally and figuratively. Conviction when few understood the opportunity.In This Episode We Explore:- The cultural power of hot springs around the world- Why thermal bathing is more than relaxation - it’s preventative health- The rise of the global wellness economy- How geothermal destinations drive regional growth- Why modern society needs places to slow downCharles shares insights that go beyond business. This is about building spaces that restore humanity in a world moving at full speed.If you’re a founder, developer, wellness leader or simply someone thinking long-term about legacy - this conversation will expand your lens.👇 Hit subscribe. Drop your thoughts in the comments.And let us know - what does wellness mean to you?..SHOW LINKSConnect With Charles:https://www.linkedin.com/in/charles-davidson-4926061a/ Connect With Kate:https://www.linkedin.com/in/katesavebefitfood/ Connect With Tobi:https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiskovron/ Web Links:https://www.peninsulahotsprings.com/ https://befitfood.com.au/ https://cubes.co/

    45 min
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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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