Welcome to the Red Leaf Podcast. I’m John Athanasiou.

Today, I’m speaking with Josh Simons, the CEO of Vinyl Group, a company at the intersection of music, media, and technology. Vinyl has built a unique ecosystem combining premium media brands like Rolling Stone and Variety with tech platforms such as Vampr, Jaxsta, and Vinyl.com. Together, these divisions reach millions of fans and creators worldwide.

I recently spoke with Richard White from WiseTech, who described his investment in Vinyl as a “big bet.” Today, we’ll explore that bet with Josh, diving into Vinyl’s path to profitability, growth strategy, monetisation of its creator base, integration of media and tech, and what investors can look forward to over the next 12 months.

Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice. Always speak to your licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.

Josh, welcome to the podcast.

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Today, we’re diving into the cutting-edge world of cybersecurity and cloud technology with Danny Maher, CEO of FirstWave Cloud Technology (ASX: FCT). FirstWave is helping thousands of organisations worldwide—big and small—protect their networks and manage complex IT systems. They’ve even got NASA on their client list!

In this episode, we’ll explore FirstWave’s growth plans, how they’re unlocking value from a massive 150,000-organisation user base, and what makes their software stand out in a highly competitive market.

Danny Maher, welcome to the podcast!

Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as financial advice.

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Today on the Red Leaf Securities Podcast, we’re joined by Richard White, Founder and Executive Chair of WiseTech, along with Zubin Appoo, who has been selected as the company’s new CEO. In this episode, we’ll dive into WiseTech’s FY25 results, discuss the leadership transition, and explore the company’s latest acquisition.
Richard, Zubin, it’s great to have you both on the show!

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Welcome to the Red Leaf Securities Podcast. In this episode, we sit down with Richard White, Founder and Chair of WiseTech Global Ltd (WTC), to discuss his investment in Vinyl Group Ltd (VNL) – the only music media and technology company listed on the ASX. If you’re curious about why Richard has become the largest shareholder in Vinyl Group, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
Richard, it’s great to have you on the show.

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Today on the Red Leaf Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Demetrios Christou, the Interim CEO of DigitalX Limited, an Australian digital investment manager focused on Bitcoin and innovative digital assets. Demetrios stepped into the CEO role in March 2025, after serving as DigitalX’s General Manager of Finance, bringing extensive experience in corporate finance and digital asset strategy.
Under his leadership, DigitalX has been driving its Bitcoin-first strategy, expanding institutional offerings, and securing significant strategic investments. Today, we’ll dive into his vision for the company, the opportunities he sees in the digital asset space, and how DigitalX is navigating the evolving crypto and institutional investment landscape.
 
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Welcome to the show, Demetrios!


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Today on the podcast, we're joined by Daniel Lai, the CEO and founder of Archtis Limited—an Australian cybersecurity company helping governments and enterprises protect and share their most sensitive information. With a deep background in both public sector IT and tech innovation, Daniel has led Archtis from its Canberra roots to an international footprint. We’ll be talking strategy, security, and the future of data protection—but just a reminder to listeners: this conversation is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.

Daniel, great to have you on the show!

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Welcome to the Excite Technology Services (ASX:EXT) investor presentation. Today we’re joined by CEO Bryan Saba to explore how Excite — a specialist in cybersecurity and digital forensics — is building a strong presence across government, defence, and critical infrastructure.

We’ll discuss their strategic pivot toward organic growth, the expansion of the Nangu Tactical Centre, and how the company is positioning itself for long-term, scalable profitability in an increasingly cyber-driven world. Let’s get into it.

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Welcome to the latest Red Leaf Securities podcast — where we speak with the leaders shaping Australia’s next generation of listed companies.

Today, we’re joined by Yoav Amitai, CEO of Elsight (ASX:ELS), a company pioneering secure, real-time connectivity for autonomous systems and mission-critical operations. Their flagship solution, Halo, is quickly becoming the connectivity backbone for drones, autonomous vehicles, and defence applications around the world.

Under Yoav’s leadership, Elsight has transitioned from a deep tech R&D phase to commercial execution — forming key partnerships across defence, logistics, and smart mobility, and solving one of the most critical challenges in autonomy: always-on, reliable communication.

We’re excited to dive into Elsight’s technology, vision, and growth trajectory. Yoav, welcome to the Red Leaf Securities podcast.

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Welcome back to the Red Leaf Securities Podcast. We’re speaking with Brad Valiukas, Executive Director of Kaiser Reef Limited — ASX code KAU. Brad is a highly experienced mining executive with over 20 years in the industry, leading operations and development across some of Australia's most prominent gold assets.

Kaiser Reef has been making headlines with its high-grade gold operations in Victoria, including the A1 underground mine and the Maldon processing plant. We’ll be discussing the company’s strategy, recent milestones, and how it’s navigating the current gold market environment.
As always, a quick reminder — this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Please speak to your licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions.

Brad, great to have you on — welcome to the show.

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Welcome, everyone, to a special edition of the podcast. Normally, we focus on interviewing CEOs of ASX-listed companies, but given the current market turbulence, we wanted to bring in a guest with deep insights into global trade and diplomacy.

Over the past week, Trump’s so-called 'Liberation Day' tariffs have sent shockwaves through global markets, rattling investors and forcing world leaders to reconsider their economic strategies. With tensions rising and uncertainty gripping markets, who better to help us unpack these developments than someone who’s navigated U.S.-Australia relations at the highest level?

Joining us today is Australia’s former Ambassador to the United States during Trump’s first term—Mr. Arthur Sinodinos. Arthur, it’s a pleasure to have you on the show.


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