Day One® Network · Membership + Production support
Day One is Australia's leading podcast network for people building, backing and running startups. Membership opens your existing show up to our network shows, 40k monthly listeners and a production team that handles the lift — starting from $2,450 +GST a month.
Network reach · Q1 2026
Applications open · 3 spots remaining this quarter
Sponsors, partners & institutions across the network
What's in the network
Candid stories from founders across seed to scale — failures, exits, scars and all.
Deep dives into cap tables, term sheets, IPOs, funding rounds and market cycles.
Conversations for anyone building with AI, infra, data or deep tech in 2026.
Frameworks, post-mortems and boardroom bets from operators running teams of 10 to 10,000.
The two frontiers Australia and NZ are quietly dominating — from payments to parametric.
Weekly pulse on capital, policy, news and the people stitching the ecosystem together.
The roster
Founder-led, independently produced, and distributed everywhere your audience listens — Spotify, Apple, YouTube, and more.
The flagship interview show. 50+ founders a year. One hour with the builders.
In-person deep dives with sought-after founders and investors.
Candid interviews on AI's impact and ethics.
Fix your startup pitch with coach Alan Jones.
Exploring how big choices shape leaders and businesses.
Australian AppSec experts on software security in practice.
Conversations with Australian fintech founders and leaders.
Rewriting how we think about women's health.
Motherhood and ambition stories from Australian women in business.
Weekly insider recap of Australian startup and VC news.
Bootstrapped founder war stories from the VC-free zone.
How early-stage investors craft and refine theses.
How investors build and pressure-test their theses.
Stories of Aussie founders and startup ecosystem builders.
Deep dives into Australia's startup ecosystem history.
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The audience
Audience categories may overlap. Percentages reflect observed audience segments, not a mutually exclusive breakdown.
How your show grows
Once your show has been part of the network for six months, it becomes eligible for host-read sponsorship opportunities. Our sponsor desk handles prospecting, pitching, contracts, sponsor briefs and campaign coordination. You approve the sponsor fit and read a short, pre-approved ad script in your own voice.
Your show is promoted across the Day One Network on a campaign-by-campaign basis using a select group of shows, with a minimum of four six-week campaigns per year. Campaigns may include host reads, episode mentions, newsletter placements, social support, or “show of the week” features.
Our producers handle editing, show notes, publishing, and asset kits — so you just show up to record.
After six months on the network, your show becomes eligible for sponsorship sales support. Our sponsor desk packages your show into relevant campaigns, pitches aligned sponsors, manages the deal, and coordinates approved host-read placements. Revenue is split once sponsorships are secured.
Member story
Brendan Hill · in-person founder & investor interviews
DayOne took over the entire post-production and distribution engine, so Brendan could focus on the guests across from him. Sitting alongside shows like First Cheque, In the Blink of AI and Pick My Brain gave Oversubscribed leverage it wouldn't have had alone — and the sponsor desk integrated Vanta into the show so naturally the reads felt like part of the conversation.
The process
Tell us about your existing show, audience, cadence, and goals. We review every application to make sure there's a strong fit for the network.
A 30-minute call with the Day One team to align on format, expectations and production needs. If you haven't launched yet, we're not the right fit for this offer — but you can still work with W2D1 on strategy and launch.
We set up your show for the network: branding, feed access, publishing workflow, production process, dashboard, and launch plan.
Your first episode goes live once setup, assets and publishing workflow are ready. From there, we move into a regular production rhythm.
Packages
No tiers, no usage fees, no hidden line items. Pay monthly for production support and access to the network, or annually for distribution across the Day One network — $34,000+ in value either way.
Flexible, month-to-month — for shows that already have an active podcast or YouTube feed.
$2,450/ month
Plus a one-off setup fee of $2,000.
AUD · excl. GST · month to month · no lock-in
Episodes up to 45 minutes each. Extra revisions and longer episodes are charged separately. Need more than 2 episodes a month? Reach out for a custom package.
The full benefit stack, day one. Designed for existing podcasts and video shows (not pre-launch concepts).
$12,000/ year
AUD · excl. GST · 12-month term
Production, editing, clips, publishing and thumbnails are not included.
The math
≈ 5.6× return on annual membership.
3 spots remaining this quarter
Six fields, two minutes. The Day One team reads every application personally and replies within 48 hours.
This membership offer is for shows that are already publishing episodes. If you're pre-launch, check out our podcast course and production services instead.
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Reviews
"The Day One Team have always given me the perfect blend of support and autonomy to create exactly what I believe the ecosystem needs, while having the technical know-how and experience to educate me about the podcasting medium along the way. This has felt like a true partnership since day one, and has evolved into something really special. I wouldn't be here without Adam and the team."
"Without W2D1, I wouldn't be able to run Wild Hearts."
"DayOne stepped in and took over the entire post-production and distribution engine — so I can focus entirely on the guests across from me. If you're serious about building a show that rivals the top US podcasts, DayOne is the partner that clears the path for you to do your best work."
"I owe a lot to Adam and the team at W2D1, they have made it easy for my co-host and I to do our best work on the show and not have to worry about the production."
"Adam's insights and suggestions on podcasting best practices have made a significant difference and his extensive knowledge and experience make him the perfect partner to build a podcast with."
"W2D1 Media has been instrumental in helping us identify our strengths and articulate the purpose of our podcast."
The team
A specialised studio based in Sydney and Melbourne. Producers, editors, a dedicated sponsor desk, and a Head of Partnerships who's spent 15 years commissioning radio — all dedicated to tech content.
Still curious? Book a 30-minute call with a Day One team member. We actually reply.
If there's a fit, we'll send a tailored proposal with scope, timeline, and pricing within a week. If it's not a fit, we'll tell you directly and — where we can — point you somewhere better. No drip sequences, no "just checking in" follow-ups you didn't ask for.
You don't need to. One sentence about what you're trying to achieve is plenty. If you have rough audience numbers, current channels, or a budget range handy, they help us give you more useful answers — but nothing is required.
Whoever makes media decisions — founder, head of marketing, or both. We're happy with one attendee or three. If a decision-maker can't join, we'd rather reschedule than do the call twice.
Nope. About half the people we meet with are still working out whether a show even makes sense for them. We'll give you a straight read either way — including when the answer is "not yet" or "this isn't the right channel for you."
Yes, honestly. This is the first conversation when you're considering working with us. We don't do high-pressure pitches or fake-urgency closes — it's a back-and-forth to understand your situation and see if we can genuinely help. If timing or fit isn't right, we'll say so on the call.
Day One is where the best founders, operators and investors in AU + NZ come to listen, learn and be heard. If you already have a show, membership starts at $2,450/month.
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