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 largest AI Agent funding round for Relevance AI $37m Series B

10:11 : Proposed $5 billion AI policy plan

21:00 : The idea of “Google Zero” and the AI search revolution

41:00 : OpenAI vs. New York Times copyright and privacy clash

53:00 : Canva’s acquisition of Magic Brief

Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to ⁠⁠galileo.lol/hsf⁠⁠.

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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 of generative role-playing games. Discover how Tempest AI is enabling game creation for everyone.

Try Tempest AI: https://alpha.tempestengine.ai/

00:44 What is Tempest AI03:10 Jack's Background: Creating Games on a Farm05:28 Becoming a Game Developer07:27 Starting Tempest AI14:12 Early Lessons on AI Games from first launches16:12 Going after Creators not Game Developers17:03 Tempest AI Today: Creating Games on a Canvas19:15 Creating a Component System for AI Games20:32 Examples of Games Created Today21:45 AI Games Landscape in 202523:04 Generative RPGs25:57 Pulse on GDC 202530:42 Advice to Future Game Developers

This episode is presented by James Alexander, Co-founder and Partner at Galileo Ventures.

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 thoughts on voice AI agents.

Whether you're a founder, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers insights into the evolving landscape of venture capital and technology.

Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to ⁠⁠galileo.lol/hsf⁠⁠.

00:00 EP0601:33 News: Expanding to SF02:26 Introducing Julia French09:13 Vibe Coding22:05 Voice AI Agents

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 pitfalls in M&A transactions. Essential listening for founders and investors.

00:00 Welcome back

Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to http://galileo.lol/hsf

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 Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to ⁠⁠galileo.lol/hsf⁠⁠.

00:00 Galileo Pod Season 2 EP4

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, her experiences seeing AI adoption first hand, and strategic community building.

Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to ⁠⁠galileo.lol/hsf⁠⁠.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Guest Interview: Annie Liao BuildClub (full)

00:37 Annie Talks SF

01:09 Annie's Background

02:46 BuildClub

05:48 AI market

08:00 Community

12:10 Raising the BuildClub Pre-Seed Round

16:03 How did Annie pitch BuildClub

17:59 Launching BuildClub Bounties and moving into Beta

19:30 Annie talks future plans

22:39 Annie's Tips

24:02 Top Upcoming founders

25:14 Thanks for being on the pod

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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 results, the rise of AI, immigration policies and international trade relations. They also explore the Australian government's regulatory approach to social media and its implications for future generations.

US Election Impact on Tech with Julia French | Galileo Ventures Podcast EP202

00:00 EP02 US Election Special (News Section)

01:22 Why Trump won in a sea of red?

04:25 First VP VC in office?

07:22 Trump and AI

21:39 What Ai Deregulations mean for AUS

24:36 Will AUKUS continue?

28:57 CHIPS Act in Australia and AI Policy

30:00 Future of E3 Visa and Impacts of a Trump Presidency

33:46 Social Media Ban?

39:13 What is considered Social Media?

46:24 Post-technology Parents and education

Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to ⁠galileo.lol/hsf⁠.

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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 interactions.

Plus, special guests Claire Thompson and Toby Eggleston from Herbert Smith Freehills share insights on navigating startup fundraising with practical tips for founders.

Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to galileo.lol/hsf.

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Galileo Ventures Podcast serves up VC insider insights and hot takes on the latest tech news, for early-stage founders and investors.

This podcast is presented by two investors and operators, James Alexander & Hugh Stephens, Co-founders and Partners at seed VC firm, Galileo Ventures.

Disclaimer:

Please note that all content discussed and presented on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal, business, tax or investment advice or used to evaluate any investment. Information presented here is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any Galileo Ventures fund.

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:

Are We in a Tech Bubble?

The Gender Funding Gap with Special Guest Natasha Rawlings:

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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:

Shownotes:

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Please note that all content discussed and presented on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal, business, tax or investment advice or used to evaluate any investment. Information presented here is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any Galileo Ventures fund.