Data and AI are reshaping the world — and at the heart of that transformation in ANZ is Adam Beavis, Vice President and Country Manager of Databricks. 

With a career spanning leadership roles at AWS and Stax, Adam has guided high-growth organisations through some of their most transformative years. Now at Databricks — one of the fastest-scaling tech companies in history, valued at over $100B — he’s helping enterprises unlock the true power of Data and AI at scale.

But Adam’s story isn’t just about business. He’s also taken on gruelling endurance challenges like Ironman — using those experiences to build resilience, focus, and the mindset required to perform at the highest level.

In this conversation, we explore:

• What’s fueling Databricks’ $100B momentum, and what it means for AI adoption in ANZ.
• How successful companies turn AI pilots into lasting business impact.
• The habits, hiring principles, and mindset Adam uses to build elite teams.

This isn’t just a story about technology. It’s about leadership, resilience, and the pursuit of high performance — in business and in life.

🎧 Whether you’re building teams, scaling technology, or pushing your own limits, this episode will leave you inspired to aim higher.

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Australia’s basketball is on the rise — and at the heart of it is David Stevenson, CEO of the National Basketball League (NBL). 🏀

With a career spanning some of the world’s biggest sporting organisations — from 17 years at Nike leading global markets, to senior leadership at the AFL where he helped launch the groundbreaking Gather Round — David now leads the NBL into its boldest era yet.

Under his leadership, the league has launched innovative formats like the Ignite Cup, explored expansion into Asia, and is about to make history by hosting the prestigious Pavlos Giannakopoulos Tournament for the first time outside Europe — bringing Panathinaikos and Partizan to Australian courts this September.

In this conversation, we explore:

The vision to make the NBL a global force.
How technology and innovation are transforming the fan experience.
The future of Australian basketball — from grassroots driveways to the world stage.

This isn’t just a story about basketball. It’s about leadership, ambition, and what it takes to build something bigger than yourself.

🎧 Whether you’re a sports fan, entrepreneur, or leader — this episode will inspire you to think bigger.

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At just 23, Annie Liao has already built one of the world’s fastest-growing AI communities — reshaping how we learn, build, and adapt in the AI era.

What started as a weekend side project became Build Club: $1.8M raised, 10,000 members worldwide, and over 11,000 projects shipped across 40+ cities. When Lovable — the $2.75B AI unicorn and fastest-growing startup in history — needed a learning academy, they turned to Annie. Together, they launched the Lovable Learning Academy in just six weeks.

Before that? Annie was a data scientist, a consultant at BCG across Asia, a venture capitalist investing in AI, and chief of staff at a fast-growing startup — all groundwork for her boldest move yet.

This conversation dives into what it really takes to build at speed: turning learners into builders, why hands-on beats passive, and how bounties are helping people get paid while they learn.

If you’ve ever felt behind in AI, wondered how to pivot careers, or wanted to see what it looks like to dream on a global scale — this is the episode for you.

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AI is moving fast — but the real story isn’t just about new models. It’s how they’re starting to think, act, and reshape the world around us. 

Joining me today is Eduardo Ordax — Principal Go-To-Market Lead for Generative AI at AWS across EMEA. He works with some of the world’s largest organisations — and he’s one of the few people with a front-row seat to what’s actually working behind the scenes.

In this episode, we uncover:

• The AI talent wars — from $100M offers at Meta to smart internal upskilling
• Why agentic AI + partial autonomy are already transforming how teams operate
• Where most companies go wrong with GenAI strategy, infra, and ROI
• How solo builders, open models & vibe coders are reshaping software
• The skills that matter most — for today and the next generation

Whether you’re a founder, developer, investor — or just trying to understand where the future is heading — this conversation is fast-paced, fact-driven, and full of real insights.

As a quick disclaimer before we start: Eduardo and I both work at AWS in AI-related roles. Everything shared in this episode reflects our personal views, not those of the company.

If you’re enjoying the show, don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode of the Moonshot podcast.

I’m your host, Tatjana Pandurevic.
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What actually makes short-form videos go viral in 2025?

In this episode of Moonshot, I sit down with Istok Pavlović — one of Europe’s most influential digital marketers. He’s helped generate over $500M in revenue, led viral campaigns that reached millions, co-founded Masterbox (the #1 digital marketing school in the Balkans with 10,000+ students), and scaled Frame to a $165M exit.

We break down:

• Why most brands stay invisible — and how to build one that scales
• The formula behind short-form videos that actually go viral
• What 99% of marketers still get wrong about virality (even in 2025)
• How to use AI strategically — not just to create content, but to win attention
• The overlooked psychology behind “scroll-stopping” content

Whether you're a solo creator or scaling a global brand, this episode delivers actionable insights you won’t find in typical marketing playbooks.

🎧 Don’t forget to follow Moonshot on Spotify, YouTube, or your favorite podcast app. New episodes weekly with the world’s most impactful entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders.

🎙 Hosted by Tatjana Pandurevic

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What if business networking wasn’t just transactional — but actually felt like a community? A place where trust, connection, and ambition come first?

That’s exactly what today’s guest set out to build. Joining us is Daniel Hakim — founder and CEO of CUB, the Club of United Business — one of Australia’s fastest-growing business communities.

Daniel launched CUB at just 23, after returning from Europe and realising there was nowhere in Australia where ambitious business owners could truly belong. What started as a bold idea has grown into a national movement — with thousands of members and exclusive clubhouses across the country. 

Most recently, Daniel launched Boa — a social media platform built exclusively for business owners, backed by some of Australia’s most respected business leaders, including Mark Bouris, Gavin Rubinstein, and Jeremy Cabral.

In this episode, we explore how Daniel turned a gap in the market into a thriving ecosystem, what he’s learned about leadership and discipline — and valuable learnings you can apply to your own journey.

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Tajne Uspeha KK Partizan sa Predsednikom Ostojom Mijailovićem

Od 15 miliona evra duga do rasprodatih arena, titule ABA lige 2023. i povratka u plej‑of Evrolige – priča KK Partizana podseća na povratak za pamćenje. Danas su crno‑beli jedan od najuspešnijih i najgledanijih klubova na kontinentu, a u ovoj epizodi Moonshot‑a otkrivamo kako je sve to postalo moguće. 🏀🖤

Tatjana Pandurević razgovara sa čovekom koji je povukao ključne poteze: predsednikom Ostojom Mijailovićem.

Saznaćete:

• kako je preuzeo klub opterećen dugom od 15 miliona €
• koje su presudne odluke preokrenule sudbinu crno‑belih
• kako se gradi pobednički tim sa jasnom vizijom i ogromnim ambicijama
• zašto je navijačka strast Partizana „tajno oružje“ bez cene
• kakva je moonshot vizija kluba za narednu deceniju – i kako predsednik Mijailović definiše uspeh u sportu i životu

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The Secrets of KK Partizan’s Success with President Ostoja Mijailović

From €15 million in debt to sold‑out arenas, an ABA League title in 2023, and a return to the EuroLeague playoffs — the story of KK Partizan feels like a comeback to remember. Today, Partizan are one of the continent’s most successful and most‑watched basketball clubs, and in this episode of Moonshot we reveal how it all became possible. 🏀🖤

Tatjana Pandurević sits down with the man who pulled the key levers: club president Ostoja Mijailović.

You’ll learn:

• how he took over a club weighed down by €15 million of debt
• which decisive moves turned Partizan’s fate around
• how to build a winning team with clear vision and huge ambition
• why Partizan’s fan passion is a “secret weapon” money can’t buy
• what the club’s moonshot vision is for the next decade — and how President Mijailović defines success in both sport and life

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Ever wondered what it truly takes to build a multi-million dollar business? What's the real, unfiltered truth behind extraordinary success? 

Meet Tobi Pearce, a tech founder who transformed his life from leaving home at 16 and having to become self-reliant overnight to building SWEAT, a fitness empire that reached 50 million users and achieved a historic $400 million exit - all before turning 29. 

In this episode, we discussed Breaking Through Limits, and why most people fail. Tobi reveals the mindset that helped him become self-reliant at 16, his unconventional relationship with success and comfort, and why most people misunderstand sustained high performance. He challenges conventional wisdom on passion versus opportunity and identifies the dangerous self-imposed limits that hold most people back.

In Leadership & Decision Making, Tobi explains why most managers struggle in their roles, the real damage of keeping low performers too long, and shares contrarian leadership approaches that actually work. He outlines his framework for high-impact decision making and discusses the unexpected opportunity costs of success.

Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to the channel. If you haven't subscribed yet then please do, so you can get access to all the latest episodes of the Moonshot podcast. Your support means a lot!

I am your host Tatjana Pandurevic. Let's dive in!

Chapters
00:00 Introduction
02:46 Becoming self-reliant at 16 and the mindset it created
06:45 When SWEAT showed signs of becoming something big
09:22 The relationship between success and comfort
12:28 The painful truth about success
14:09 Passion vs. opportunity in business
19:04 Sustained high performance without burnout
21:25 The most dangerous limits people put on themselves
24:42 What makes a good manager vs. leader
31:53 The damage of keeping low performers too long
34:55 Contrarian leadership approaches that work
41:56 The opportunity cost of success
43:54 Framework for making high-impact decisions
47:59 The power of written communication
52:16 Advice for those wanting to pursue their dreams

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Did you know that 90-95% of your favorite treats are packed with sugar?  But what if you could enjoy the same delicious taste without sugar?  Is it really possible to create a sugar-free alternative that tastes just as good? Is it possible to satisfy your sweet tooth and not being guilty about that?

From childhood cravings for sugary treats to revolutionizing the candy industry, Perth-raised and Melbourne-based lawyer-turned-entrepreneur Daniel Kitay turned his passion into a game-changing brand—Funday Sweets.

Struggling with an unhealthy relationship with sweets as a kid, he set out to create a guilt-free  alternative to his favorite treats during the period of Covid-19. Earing Best Food Product of the Year at the Naturally Good Awards and winning the Startup category at Melbourne’s Young Entrepreneur Awards.

In this episode of The Moonshot Podcast, we learn more about Daniel Kitay's journey from starting a business during a global pandemic with just an idea and a vision and turning it into a multimillion dollar brand sold in over 5,000 stores across the multiple countries.

Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to the channel. If you haven’t subscribed yet then please do, so you can get access to all the latest episodes of the Moonshot podcast. Your support means a lot!

Chapters: 
00:00 Introduction
02:50 Daniel's story that led to the creation of Funday 
11:00 Launching a business during Covid-19 
16:00 The process of Inventing own product
21:45 Short term popularity vs long term value for consumers
24:20 What ingredients were integrated in Funday?
28:42 How to convince skeptical consumers to move to a healthy version of sweets?
30:50 How does Funday Sweets inspire parents to create a healthy relationship with food for kids? 
34:00 Advise to customers on distinguishing between brands 
41:50 Marketing and representing a brand
45:05 Best marketing channels with highest commercial rates for Funday Sweets
48:00 Branding and Packaging of a product
54:20 Top 3 tips for Entrepreneurs from Daniel to scaling ideas into a global business 
58:30 Biggest learnings of Daniel's journey and advice 
1:00:10 Daniel's vision of the future of Funday Sweets

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Linkedin: http://linkedin.com/in/daniel-kitay

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Stig holds a Ph.D. in medicine with a focus on exercise physiology, which he uses to understand and train the body at its limits.

He’s also the founder of Breatheology and the author of the best selling book Breatheology: The Art of Conscious Breathing, a guide that explores how proper breathing techniques can enhance performance, reduce stress and improve overall health.

In this episode of The Moonshot Podcast, we learn more about Stig's journey from a young a water enthusiast to a world record holder. We'll dive into the science of his extraordinary feats to learn how his breathing techniques has helped many people manage their anxiety and stress, and unlock their full potential.

Thank you to everyone who has subscribed to the channel. If you haven’t subscribed yet then please do, so you can get access to all the latest episodes of the Moonshot podcast. Your support means a lot!

Chapters: 
00:00 Introduction and Stigs early experience with water 
09:30 How to learn breathing techniques
17:00 Freediving guide and techniques
25:50 How to train to break world records
43:00 how to practice breath-holding correctly?
1:07:50 Practicing breathing techniques

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