In this episode, we sit down with Yesha Patel, founder of After, a startup tackling one of fashion’s biggest problems, textile waste. From the rise of fast fashion to the environmental cost of unwanted clothes, Yesha shares how After is working to give garments a second life through collection, recycling, and rethinking what “waste” really means.

We dive into her founder journey, the challenges of building a sustainability-driven startup, moving away from home to work on her passion and being part of Melbourne's vibrant startup ecosystem. Whether you’re passionate about entrepreneurship, sustainability, or just curious about what happens to the clothes we throw away, this conversation sheds light on why what comes after fast fashion matters.

Calling all VCE students! This one is for you!

In this episode, we speak to Jesse Gordon, the founder of innovative AI platform StudyPulse. This platform focuses on the importance of receiving immediate feedback on practice exams as well as students studying smarter through collaborative learning.

StudyPulse has over 8000 practice questions, spanning over every VCE subject that VCAA offers, and is an incredible platform that students should utilise for their study.

Listen to this conversation to hear how Jesse was able to build StudyPulse, the inspiration behind it and his vision for the future!

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, I sat down with Om Satija, the passionate force behind the One India Run — an extraordinary mission to run across the entire country to promote unity and spark real social impact.

We explored:

• How the One India Run was born from a simple yet powerful idea inspired by Pat Farmer’s epic runs across India

• Om’s lifelong love of cricket and how sport shaped both of our identities growing up

• The team working tirelessly behind the scenes to make the run possible — from logistics to storytelling

• A few powerful moments where Om considered quitting, and what kept him going

• Why this isn’t just a run, but a movement — and what One India really means to him

Tune in, this one's really special.

What if investing felt less like decoding Wall Street jargon and more like getting advice from a mate who knows their stuff?

In this episode of the ABCD Podcast, we sit down with Lachie Duncan, founder of PocketAdviser, a new fintech platform that's simplifying investing for young people or those who didn't know where or how to start their investing journey.

We dive into:
🔹 The journey from traditional finance to startup founder
🔹 Why investing feels intimidating — and how Pocket Adviser is changing that

🔹 Building a product that’s both compliant and genuinely helpful
🔹 Actionable tips for first-time investors

Whether you’re curious about investing or thinking of building something in fintech, this episode’s packed with grounded advice, real stories, and a fresh take on money.

What does it take to go from being an international student to becoming an investor helping the next generation? In this episode, Devendra Singh shares his journey—from navigating life in Australia as a migrant student to building ventures, to eventually investing in real estate, startups, and people. We dive into the challenges international students face, the mindset needed to rise after failure, and why Devendra believes in giving back just as much as growing wealth.

Whether you're a student figuring things out, or a young founder chasing your next idea, this one’s packed with honest lessons and hopeful perspective.

In this episode, Tejas sits down with Elleesha King—ambulance paramedic and health tech founder—to talk about Pulsatile Innovations and the groundbreaking product that could change the way first responders check for a pulse during cardiac arrest.

We dive into her unexpected transition from the frontlines of healthcare to the world of startups, what it takes to build in the medtech space, and how lived experience can fuel powerful innovation.

Whether you're into health tech, social impact, or just love a good founder story—this one’s for you.

Welcome back to the ABCD Podcast! This episode we have Gajan back on the podcast and new guest Bhargav, talking about their new film Double A pt2. Tune in to hear all about how the film was made, the directorial differences in comparison to Part 1 and all the action behind the scenes!

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In the second part of this mini-series on streetwear and manufacturing, I'm joined in the studio by Divi from Infinity Streetwear. We talk about all things brands and streetwear culture, and Divi goes into detail about how his passion for streetwear began and how his brand came to be. He shares important and detailed insights on how to choose the correct manufacturer and the step-by-step processes about how to create your own brand.

Purchase the fire hoodies+ tracksuits and much more down below using Infinity Streetwear's website, and have a look at their work on socials as well :)

Website: https://infinitystreetwear.shop/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinity.street.wear/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@infinity.street.wear

In this episode, I go into detail about the streetwear and manufacturing industry. I analyse some of the popular trends and give light to the process of how a brand can be created. How is it that everyone these days has a brand? Listen to find out!

In ABCD's biggest episode yet, we get the chance to speak to Archer, Dhruv and Davin from the amazing startup, Huddled! Huddled seeks to improve student experience's at university in many facets including groupwork and providing a new and innovative way of engaging with university work. Tune in to find out how the idea of Huddled started, how Dhruv reached out to find co-founders, how Davin's experience as an international student shaped his mindset and helped him in his role at Huddled, and listen to Archer speak about his wide range of startup experiences and why Huddled was the best one yet.