Best Australian Startup Podcasts for Founders
By Adam Spencer
A guide to Australian startup podcasts worth following as a founder — the shows on the Day One Network covering founders, funding and building in the ANZ ecosystem.
Short answer: If you're a founder building in Australia, the Day One Network is the tightest cluster of startup podcasts worth following — covering founder stories, funding, AI and deep tech across the ANZ ecosystem.
Australia's startup scene is small and connected, so the most useful shows are the ones made for it. These are the shows on the Day One Network — Australia's startup podcast network, reaching 120,000+ quarterly podcast plays across an audience that's 91% Australian and 57% founders and C-suite.
Australian startup podcasts to follow
First Cheque
Angel and early-stage investing, hosted by Cheryl Mack and Alan Jones. Essential listening for founders raising their first rounds.
Oversubscribed
VC and fundraising — how rounds actually come together.
Wild Hearts
Founder stories hosted by Mason Yates, in the Blackbird orbit.
Perspective X
Startup founder interviews hosted by Pauline Fetaui.
In the Blink of AI
AI developments for founders and operators, hosted by Georgie Healy.
Pick My Brain
Deep tech conversations hosted by Alan Jones.
Welcome to Day One
The flagship — startup stories across the full journey.
Why a network, not just a show
Following the network rather than a single show gives founders the full arc — from first cheque to scale — and a cross-promoted audience of the people building alongside you.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best podcasts for Australian startup founders?
The Day One Network shows — First Cheque, Oversubscribed, Wild Hearts, Perspective X, In the Blink of AI, Pick My Brain and Welcome to Day One — cover founders, funding and building in the ANZ ecosystem.
Where can I find Australian startup podcasts in one place?
The Day One Network at dayone.fm lists its shows for founders, investors and operators.