Galileo Ventures Podcast
by James Galileo VC
Galileo Ventures podcast is hosted by three Aussie seed VCs – James, Hugh and Julia. We discuss the latest tech news and interview key figures in early stage tech for founders and investors. Galileo Ventures is a leading seed VC firm based in Australia and San Francisco. We do things differently, specialising in backing first-time founders in their first round building the next great global technology companies.
Episodes
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$37m for AI Agents, Google Zero: Search Apocalypse, and Australia’s AI Opportunity
In this episode, we dive into Relevance AI’s record breaking $37M Series B for AI agents, explore “Google Zero” when AI-search replaces traditional SEO, unpack the New York Times vs. OpenAI copyright clash, and discuss Canva’s latest acquisition. 00:00 : Intro & Welcome 01:00 : Australia’s…
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The Future of AI Games and Generative RPGs with Jack Wakem of Tempest AI
In this episode 207 we chat with Jack Wakem, founder of Tempest AI. Jack shares his journey from growing up on a cattle farm to creating Tempest AI, a no-code game engine for narrative-based RPGs. We discuss the challenges in game development, insights from the GDC 2025 conference, and the future...
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Vibe Coding, AI Voice Agents, and Our SF Expansion (EP206)
Live from San Francisco and Australia, James and Hugh are joined by our new co-host Julia to dive into Galileo Ventures' latest news, including our expansion to San Francisco. They explore the emerging 'vibe coding' trend, discuss the future and challenges of AI-driven coding, and share their...
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State of M&A in Australia Interview (EP205)
Kicking off 2025 of the Galileo Ventures Podcast, we welcome back experts Toby and Claire from Herbert Smith Freehills discuss Australia's latest M&A reforms, their impact on startups, and advice for founders. In our bonus EP205 we delve into competition approvals, market trends and common…
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Galileo Tech Retro 2024: Glow-ups, Eye rolls and Lols
Join James and Hugh live from Melbourne as they wrap up 2024 in this special Christmas edition of the Galileo podcast. They review the biggest headlines, startups, and memes in tech from 2024, and make bold predictions for 2025. Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert...
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Building AI Communities: Annie Liao’s Journey From Data Scientist to Founding BuildClub EP203
In this episode, we sit down with Annie Liao, founder of BuildClub. We explore her journey from a data scientist to launching BuildClub, a global community of AI builders, to raising their pre-seed round in 2024. Annie shares insights on raising, the evolution of her community-driven AI platform,...
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US Election Impact on Tech (EP202)
In this special episode EP202 of the Galileo Ventures podcast, James and Hugh welcome Julia French, a tech veteran with experience in both Silicon Valley and Australia, to discuss the implications of another Trump presidency on the tech sectors in the US and Australia. They delve into election...
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Startup Fundraising Top Tips and Advice in 2024 and Fake AI Friends: The End of the Internet?
In the kickoff of Season 2, James and Hugh discuss the latest in seed funding data and the fundraising climate in Australia compared to the U.S. We examine the controversial decision of a founder spending $1.8 million on a domain name and explore the implications of AI companions on social...
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EP11: Tech Bubble or Boom? AI Wearables, Robots and the Gender Funding Gap
Last episode of season 1 😅 The Pod for early-stage founders and investors. Presented two investors and operators, James Alexander & Hugh Stephens, Co-founders and Partners at Galileo Ventures – a leading seed VC in Australia. In this episode we cover: AI Wearables and Robots Special Segment: The...
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EP10: Latest AI announcements, Canva in LA, $1b Quantum investment, Relevance AI office opening
The latest news and views on global tech for early-stage founders and investors. Presented two investors and operators, James Alexander & Hugh Stephens, Co-founders and Partners at Galileo Ventures – a leading seed VC in Australia. In this episode we cover: ‘AI Model Month’ - Special coverage on...
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Interview: Creating AI employees and why multi-agent teams are the future with Daniel Vassilev, Co-founder of Relevance AI
In our first interview series we speak with Daniel Vassilev, Co-founder of Relevance AI. Relevance AI is a leading platform to enable businesses to easily deploy and train an AI Workforce utilising a multi-agent architecture. The platform enables businesses to accomplish complex tasks on…
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EP09: $1B to Train AI, Canva’s $1.6B Secondary, Australia's New Tech Unicorn, X’s Decline
The latest news and views on global tech for early-stage founders and investors. Presented two investors and operators, James Alexander & Hugh Stephens, Co-founders and Partners at Galileo Ventures – a leading seed VC in Australia. In this episode we cover: Australia’s newest tech unicorn Canva’s...
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EP08: NVIDIA's 256% Growth, Superfunds vs Startups, Roast My Deck!
The latest news and views on global tech for early-stage founders and investors. Presented two investors and operators, James Alexander & Hugh Stephens, Co-founders and Partners at Galileo Ventures – a leading seed VC in Australia. In this episode we cover: Support ChatBots vs AirCanada Customers...
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EP07: Open Source AI vs ChatGPT, What VCs Like in 2024, What Makes a Great CTO?
The latest news and views on global tech for early-stage founders and investors. Presented two investors and operators, James Alexander & Hugh Stephens, Co-founders and Partners at Galileo Ventures – a leading seed VC in Australia. In this episode we cover: HuggingChat vs ChatGPT and Open Source…
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EP06 Xmas Special: $15M for AI Agents, ChatGPT Cocktails, Roast My Deck!, Predictions in 2024
The Christmas Special episode 🎄 for the round up on 2023 and predictions for 2024 in tech for early-stage founders and investors. Presented by pre-seed VC Galileo Ventures co-founders and Partners, James & Hugh. In this episode we cover: AI Agents and Relevance AI’s $15m Series A Taste test...
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EP05: GPTs, Startup valuations, AI pitch decks
The latest news and views on global tech for (very) early-stage founders and investors. Presented by pre-seed VC Galileo Ventures co-founders and Partners, James & Hugh. In this episode we cover: What can founders learn from SBF and FTX? What does Open AI GPTs announcement mean for startups? How…
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EP04: Global VC market, Jupiter program & Seed pitch deck review
The latest news and unfiltered views on global tech for early-stage founders and investors – from the perspective of 2 seed VCs. Presented by Galileo Ventures co-founders and Partners, James & Hugh. In this episode we cover: Taking the pulse on UK and USA tech sectors Merger Town: Me&U and Mr Yum...
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EP03: Sam Altman, Vision Pro, VC Funding & Roast my Deck
Welcome to the 3rd episode of the Galileo VC Podcast! Galileo co-founders and Partners, Hugh Stephens and James Alexander, chat about the latest news and trends in global and local tech that matters for early-stage founders: In this episode we cover Sam Altman world tour (Melbourne) Apple's…
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'Roast My Deck!', GPT4, AGI, Lab Grown Meat and Startup Funding News
GPT4, AGI, Roast My Deck, Mammoth Meatballs and Startup Funding News Welcome to the 2nd episode of the Galileo VC Podcast! This is a video enabled podcast. You can also watch on Spotify or check it out on YouTube here. Galileo Ventures co-founders and Partners, Hugh Stephens and James Alexander,...
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Seed Investing in AI, GPT3, Top VCs in Australia and Pitch Deck Tips
Welcome to the first ever Galileo VC Podcast! Galileo Ventures co-founders and Partners, Hugh Stephens and James Alexander, chat about the latest market trends covering our views on: AI/Large Language Models, BingGPT, Online fast fashion and $30B in GMV, Top VCs in Australia (as voted by…
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Galileo Ventures podcast is hosted by three Aussie seed VCs – James, Hugh and Julia. We discuss the latest tech news and interview key figures in early stage tech for founders and investors. Galileo Ventures is a leading seed VC firm based in Australia and San Francisco. We do things differently, specialising in backing first-time founders in their first round building the next great global technology companies.
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