Wild Hearts

Dec 10 2024 51 ep. 58 mins 45
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Wild Hearts is the podcast that reveals the real-time lessons from the founders and operators changing the world.

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Simplicity wins: the Telehealth pivot that redefined success for Heidi with Dr Thomas Kelly

Dec 10 2024 70 mins  
What happens when a founder bets everything on simplicity—and wins? 🎧 Subscribe on Apple or Spotify to learn. That’s the story of Dr. Thomas Kelly and his ambitious telehealth platform, Heidi—a product that faced failure before transforming into a global success. In this episode of Wild Hearts, we delve into the remarkable journey of a founder who dared to strip everyth

Scaling Joy: The Creative Vision Behind Bluey’s Universal Appeal with Joe Brumm

Dec 03 2024 52 mins  
What happens when one man’s parenting experiences become the blueprint for a global storytelling phenomenon? That’s exactly what Joe Brumm achieved with Bluey, the universally loved animated series. In this episode, we explore the journey of a father-turned-creative visionary who bet everything on capturing the magic of family life. From creating a team culture that priorit

Re-writing the rules of learning: Amber Joseph on building NextWork

Nov 26 2024 65 mins  
Amber Joseph is rewriting the rules of learning. After scaling a solo business to $700,000/year without cofounders or funding, she pivoted to tackle online education’s biggest flaws. Now the founder of NextWork, Amber is building a platform that teaches real-world skills, validated by real companies. In our latest episode of Wild Hearts, we sit down with Amber and dive deep i

Fuelled by failure: Liam Millward on Instant’s Rise to $100M+

Nov 19 2024 55 mins  
How do you transform a rejection into a stepping-stone for success? For Liam Millward, founder of Instant, that rejection sparked an obsession with speed and revenue that would drive his young company to incredible heights. In this conversation, we explore Liam’s journey of rapid growth, strategic pivots, and the lessons learned on the path to building a $100M+ business. In this

When technology meets tradition: how Halter is changing the future of farming - with CEO & Founder Craig Piggott.

Nov 12 2024 64 mins  
What happens when you bring innovation to the heart of traditional farming? In this episode, we sit down with Craig Piggott, CEO and Founder of Halter, to discuss the journey of transforming the farming industry with smart technology. Craig shares insights on managing supply chain and critical path changes, boosting productivity, the company's plans to expand globally, and how he

From SpaceX to Vow: Ines Lizaur’s journey of reinventing reliability across industries

Nov 05 2024 62 mins  
How do you go from launching reusable rockets to pioneering cultured meat manufacturing? In this episode, Ines Lizaur, a former SpaceX engineer and now Head of Manufacturing at Vow, joins us on Wild Hearts to share her journey and insights on tackling big challenges in high-stakes environments. From her early days at SpaceX where she grappled with relentless deadlines and operati

The secrets behind Canva’s relentless product growth with Head Of Product, Robert Kawalsky.

Oct 29 2024 60 mins  
With over 2000 engineers, an ever-expanding product suite, and billions of users, how does Canvacontinue launching world-class products at breakneck speed? In the latest episode in our Operators Series, we dive into the mind of Robert Kawalsky, Head of Product at Canva, to uncover the strategies behind one of the most successful product teams in the world. Robert reveals how a rel

Becoming the Healthcare Giant with Tim Doyle, Co-Founder and CEO of Eucalyptus

Oct 22 2024 65 mins  
What does it take for a startup to go from a house of brands to a healthcare powerhouse? And what changes about your leadership to get it there? This is the third time Tim Doyle, the founder of Eucalyptus, has joined us on Wild Hearts. Last episode, Tim shared his ambition to shock the business into a new level of growth. In this episode, we reflect on what’s changed at Eucalypt

From 14K to 19M: The Rise of Leonardo AI and Its Acquisition by Canva.

Oct 15 2024 75 mins  
✨ What does it take for a startup to go from 14,000 users to 19 million in less than a year? How about being acquired by Canva within two years of launching? In the case of Leonardo AI, the answer lies in innovation, speed, and strategic growth, as explored in this episode of Wild Hearts featuring Leonardo AI co-founder and CEO JJ Fiasson. Leonardo has transformed the world of

Tracksuit’s Head of Marketing, Mikayla Hopkins on Building a High-Performing Marketing Team and Scaling with Growth

Oct 08 2024 52 mins  
What does it take to grow from one of the first hires to leading the team at one of NZ’s fastest-growing tech startups? Welcome back to our Wild Heart Operator series! This series is dedicated to surfacing the lessons from verified world class operators, the Australians and New Zealanders at the forefront of building generational companies. From product to manufacturing, engine