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First Cheque with Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter

First Cheque with Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter

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First Cheque with Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter is a business podcast hosted by DayOne.fm. It has 57 episodes, with the latest published March 2026.

First Cheque is dedicated to open-sourcing conversations with experienced investors globally. Our aim? To enhance the craft of early-stage investors, from those writing their first cheques to the veterans in the game.First Cheque is supported by our wonderful sponsors:Galah Cyber: Galah Cyber are perfect for founder-lead and SAAS businesses.Galah provides advice, education, and training. Get in touch with Galah Cyber for a complimentary call to make sure you’re secured.https://dayone.fm/galahHosted by Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter, First Cheque is a Day One® show. Day One is the podcast network dedicated to founders, investors, and operators. Tune in for an enriching experience as we uncover the secrets to becoming a skilled early-stage investor.First Cheque on Day Onehttps://dayone.fm/shows/first-chequeSign up to get your weekly insights into the inner workings of early-stage investing.https://dayone.fm/newsletter/This podcast uses the following third-party services

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1

Why Every Founder & Investor Needs to Understand Open Source AI (Replay Episode)

2

How to Pick Your First Market for International Expansion

3

The Australian Venture Playbook for 2026

4

What are VC Fund Secondaries?

5

Why “Boring” Businesses Make the Best Startups (Replay Ep with Matthew Browne)

6

Inside Super Returns: How the Biggest Investors Pick Venture Funds

7

How Prosus Ventures Became an “Honorary Australian” Fund | Sachin Bhanot

8

Why Australia’s AI Opportunity Is Bigger Than We Think

9

How VCs Really Assess AI Startups | Cheryl Mack, Maxine Minter and Georgie Healy

10

Decode the VC Dictionary Before Your Next Raise

11

Scaling Solo: How Charles Hudson Built a High-Volume VC Model at Precursor Ventures

12

Why Australia Builds More Unicorns per Dollar Than Anyone | with Ben Grabiner from Side Stage Ventures

13

Nnamdi Okike's Playbook for Investing in Non-Obvious Winners

14

Pocket Sun’s Guide to Standing Out as an Emerging Investor

15

Introducing Perspective X | Hosted by Pauline Fetaui - Perspective X with Pauline Fetaui

16

Monique Woodard’s Cake Ventures Strategy: Big Bets on Aging, Women & Culture

17

How James Tynan from Square Peg Invests in EdTech

18

Crafting Your Investment Thesis: How to Decide What to Invest In

19

Decoding Startup Investment: SAFE Notes, Convertible Notes & Priced Rounds

20

Mastering Fund Cycles: How VCs Raise, Invest & Exit

21

Angel Investing 101: How To Not Run Out Of Money

22

From Firefox to AI: Mozilla’s Fight for Open Technology

23

Liquidity Talks: The Future of IPOs and M&As

24

2024’s Most Downloaded Episode: Startmate CEO Michael Batko’s Investment Secrets (Replay)

25

The 2024 Wrap-Up and Spicy Predictions with Cheryl & Maxine

26

Leveraging AI to Predict Venture Success: John Sharp's Journey with Hatcher+

27

Navigating the Hype Cycles and Early-Stage Deep Tech Investing with Emily

28

Navigating Early-Stage Investing and Scaling with Tim from Turo

29

[TRAILER] In the Blink of A.I-Conversations with AI Innovators - In The Blink of AI with Georgie Healy

30

Mastering Early-Stage Investing: From Checklists to Decision Diaries

31

From Zero to One: Why Founders Make Exceptional Early Stage Investors with Matthew Browne

32

Navigating Venture Capital: Aligning Incentives and Realistic Outcomes with Georgie Turner

33

From Scalpel to Syndicate: Paul Kelly's Guide to Navigating Biotech Investing

34

Unlocking Tax Benefits for Angel Investors: A Deep Dive into ESIC, ESVCLP, and Investment Strategies with Cheryl Mack and Maxine Minter

35

Q&A: Practical Advice on Secondaries, Valuations, and Building Strong Investor Relations

36

Exploring Growth Stage Investing with Ex-Investment Banker with Christina FaTurned VC

37

Bronwen Clune on Risk Appetite and the Future of Australian Startups

38

Portfolio Allocation: Diversification vs. Concentration Strategies Unpacked

39

The Value of Being the First Investor: Insights from Ash Fontana

40

Marvin Liao Shares Insights on Investing and Developing an Edge in Startup Ecosystems

41

The Debate Over Follow-On Investments in Early Stage Investing

42

The Art of Getting to Conviction: Strategies for Successful Investing

43

Startmate CEO Michael Batko discusses Community-Building & Portfolio Construction in Early-Stage Investing

44

Understanding Fund of Funds: A Primer on Investing in Venture Capital

45

Elicia McDonald discusses resilience and founder empathy in venture investing.

46

Trang Nguyen on Investing in Ambitious Founders and Building Lasting Venture Franchises

47

Craig Blair Shares Insights on Investing and Building a VC Fund

48

Sam Wong discusses building an Ecosystem, Leverage & Investing in New Zealand.

49

Angel Investing: On-Ramps, Communities, and Maximizing Learning

50

Navigating Pre-Seed Investing: A Conversation with Anabel Lippincott Paksoy

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