In The Blink of AI with Georgie Healy

Episode SummaryDr. Tom Kelly, founder of Heidi Health, is building one of Australia’s fastest-growing AI startups, and he’s doing it differently. In this episode, Tom reveals how Heidi Health transforms messy doctor-patient conversations into medical-grade notes in seconds, why batch transcription beats live, and why trust and time, not flashy features, are the future of healthcare AI.Georgie and Tom unpack why most B2B SaaS startups may not survive, what not to do as a non-technical founder in AI, and how to build trust in high-stakes industries. They also explore personal branding, attention hacking, agents, and AI's limits in life-or-death decision-making.Plus, Tom shares a killer AI travel hack and plays Late Stage Startup Bingo, guessing the hottest Aussie AI companies, from Relevance AI to Leonardo.Time Stamps03:20 – What is Heidi Health and how does it work?07:30 – Doctors spend half their time on documentation10:45 – How many Australians have unknowingly used Heidi12:15 – Does every AI founder need a personal brand?14:20 – Attention hacking vs. building real trust18:00 – AI Hack of the Week: voice agents as personal tour guides20:00 – Gemini’s financial report guessing game23:00 – Late Stage Startup Bingo: Aussie AI edition28:30 – The batch processing decision that made Heidi better31:10 – Why 2% better quality led to 40% more adoption35:45 – How non-technical founders can get AI-literate fast40:30 – Should you fine-tune models early on?44:30 – RAG vs. unlimited context: what comes next49:10 – The dream of lifelong medical memory50:50 – Rapid Fire: B2B SaaS, AI agents & Aussie gov supportResources🌐 Heidi Health: https://heidihealth.com🔗 Dr. Tom Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomkeykong/In the Blink of AI is made possible by our wonderful partners.- Vanta: Vanta is the all-in-one solution for startups to become compliant quickly and build a security foundation with ease. Startup customers get $1000 off Vanta at http://vanta.com/blink✨ Connect with Georgie HealyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_healy/Twitter: https://x.com/georgina__healy?lang=enThe Day One NetworkIn The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter Mentioned in this episode:Vanta Ad_BAI Jul25Vanta Ad_BAI Jul25Vanta Ad_BAI Jul25

Episode SummaryHarini Janakiraman and Shams Mosowi are the powerhouse co-founders behind BuildShip, a platform helping businesses automate complex backend and AI workflows in minutes. In this episode, they unpack what it really takes to build a fast-moving AI startup that developers not only use, but love.Georgie dives into their founding story (from Antler hire to co-founder), their approach to vibe coding with tools like Claude and Cursor, and why product alone isn’t enough in today’s AI landscape. The trio also plays “hit or miss” with popular dev tools like Midjourney, Replit, Cursor, and GitHub Copilot, and they don’t hold back.Harini and Shams share honest lessons on building for tech-literate users, hiring remotely, and turning branding into a technical moat. Plus: the viral power of great merch, why Shams temporarily moved to San Francisco, and how developers can earn exclusive BuildShip swag by shipping real tools.Time Stamps02:43 – What makes a great startup partnership work05:23 – Harini’s AI hack: voice-activated workflows for home and transport07:21 – Shams’ AI hack: pitch deck evaluator and vibe coding with Claude + Cursor09:40 – Comparing LLMs: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity14:11 – Tech hits & misses: Midjourney, Replit, Cursor, Copilot21:44 – Where to prioritise capital pre-product-market-fit24:49 – Is moving to San Francisco worth it for AI startups?27:43 – Remote hiring lessons: trial projects, red flags, and finding fit29:54 – Why brand is BuildShip’s moat (and how merch plays a role)36:11 – How to earn BuildShip merch: hackathons and shipping tools37:24 – Rapid fire: worst hires, dream users, and impossible customers40:38 – Social media fails and that awkward “Hey Captain” email42:07 – Final shoutouts: BuildShip tools, demo challenge, and how to get startedResources🛠️ Try BuildShip: https://www.buildship.com✨ BuildShip Tools (vibe-code your backend): https://www.buildship.com/tools📣 Harini on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harinijanakiraman/💻 Shams on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shams-mosowi/In the Blink of AI is made possible by our wonderful partnersDeelFounders scale faster on Deel. Set up payroll for any country in minutes, hire anyone anywhere, and get visas handled fast, so you stay focused on scaling. Deel takes care of onboarding, HR, IT, EOR, benefits, and compliance, so your team can grow without borders.It’s why more than 37,000 fast-growing companies trust Deel to move fast.Book a free 30-min demo https://www.deel.com/dayone ✨ Connect with Georgie HealyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_healy/Twitter: https://x.com/georgina__healy?lang=enThe Day One NetworkIn The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter Mentioned in this episode:Mumbition Promo

Episode SummaryIsaac Peiris, founder of the growth agency Pistachio, has helped scale media brands like Mamamia and The Daily Aus through organic content and audience-first strategies. In this episode, he breaks down why brand matters more than ever for AI startups, the importance of knowing your audience, and how emotional connection beats transactional marketing.Georgie and Isaac unpack famous brand fails like Google Glass and the Metaverse, and dissect Duolingo’s recent AI messaging stumble. They also highlight success stories like Waymo’s patient trust-building and Magic Brief’s smart organic content flywheel.Isaac shares practical advice for AI founders on prioritising spend, validating through social engagement, and building your “thousand true fans.” Plus, hear his insights on AI as a creative accelerator, when it helps, and when it hurts.Time Stamps06:20 – Who are Pistachio’s clients? Bridging knowing and doing social media08:50 – The modern “business card”: personal brands, podcasts & newsletters09:15 – Hack of the Week: context docs for better AI chats12:45 – AI travel hack: Using Gemini & Google Maps in Rome14:00 – Brand fails: Why Google Glass & Metaverse missed the mark19:00 – Duolingo’s AI-first messaging misstep and audience insight25:00 – Brand wins: Waymo’s slow, trust-first rollout of driverless cars28:45 – Magic Brief’s Canva acquisition & organic content mastery35:30 – AI brand strategy essentials for founders: audience + use case40:00 – Where to invest early-stage funding: content & organic reach45:20 – Isaac’s newsletter & the power of a thousand true fans48:00 – Emotional storytelling beats transactional marketing: Wise example50:30 – Aura Ring’s campaign flipping health marketing on its head55:30 – Rapid fire: acquisitions, brand fails & AI’s creative impactResources🙋 Isaac Peiris on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/isaacpeiris📧 Free email course on organic content & brand building: https://brandchemistry.co/c/modern-media-masterclass🎯 Pistachio: https://www.pistachio.so📰 Magic Brief’s Internet Ads Club newsletter: https://internetadsclub.com/✨ Connect with Georgie HealyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_healy/Twitter: https://x.com/georgina__healy?lang=enThe Day One NetworkIn The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter Mentioned in this episode:Mumbition Promo

Episode SummaryThis week’s episode of In The Blink of AI is a special one, recorded live at UNSW in front of a sold-out audience. Georgie sits down with Andrew McCarthy, General Manager at Notion for Australia, New Zealand, and Asia, to explore how one of the world’s most loved productivity tools is quietly reshaping the way teams work with AI.Andrew shares how Notion’s modular “building block” approach is changing the game for startups and enterprise alike, why simplifying workflows beats chasing the next shiny tool, and how students, founders, and even origami fans are building powerful systems without writing code.They cover the anti-SaaS philosophy behind Notion’s design, what startups can learn from OpenAI’s use of AI for internal ops, and how AI can bridge the gap between newcomers and tenured employees, giving everyone superpowers at work.Plus: Notion skincare routines, sports dreams, and a very wholesome story about digital journaling and self-love.Time Stamps02:19 – Meet Andrew McCarthy, GM of Notion for ANZ & Asia06:55 – Why Notion Chose Sydney as Its APAC HQ09:42 – Notion’s Anti-SaaS Philosophy & Why It Matters12:58 – The Real Notion Origin Story: From Near-Death to Kyoto15:13 – The Power of UI/UX & the Race to the Application Layer18:46 – What Notion AI Can Do, And What Users Are Loving20:07 – Work as a Flow: The Case for Native AI Integration20:20 – Why Templates Are a Hidden Superpower21:38 – A Nepalese Student’s Side Hustle That Blew Andrew’s Mind22:10 – From Hype to Value: How to Cut Through the AI Noise24:36 – Most Unexpected Notion Use Case? Origami Knowledge Base27:25 – Scaling Notion: Focus on What’s Already Working28:48 – Enterprise AI Adoption (Hi, Toyota 👋)30:44 – Should You Learn Python or Logic? Frameworks vs Tools31:23 – Non-Tech Companies and AI: The Two-by-Two Matrix34:01 – Rapid Fire: Sports Dreams, Dinner Guests & Parenting in the AI Era38:02 – A Notion Page That Brought a Tear to His EyeResourcesAndrew McCarthy on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/awmccarthy/Notion’s Startup Program (6 Months Free) - https://www.notion.com/startups✨ Connect with Georgie HealyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_healy/Twitter: https://x.com/georgina__healy?lang=enThe Day One NetworkIn The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter

Episode SummaryAonghus Stevens, founder of Asseti, built his first drone business as a teenager and now leads one of Australia’s most fascinating AI infrastructure startups. In this episode, he shares why the real money in AI isn’t in the apps, but in the unsexy, invisible backend of enterprise and asset management.Georgie and Aonghus unpack the surprising power of drones and defect detection, why asset degradation is a billion-dollar problem, and how Asseti is using AI to transform the way buildings, warehouses, and industrial sites are monitored and managed. They also dive into what makes a great VC partner, how to talk AI without sounding like a buzzword machine, and why drone delivery startups might be more hype than hope.Plus, Aonghus names the one boring AI workflow that’s actually revolutionising how massive global clients manage their assets, and why most legacy systems are still stuck in 1995.Time Stamps02:19 – Aonghus’ Origin Story: From Teen Drone Dealer to Founder05:03 – Drones 101: Fixed Wing, Multirotor, and Enterprise Use Cases08:13 – AI Hack of the Week: SQL Without Writing a Line of Code11:29 – Why Drones Are Just the Beginning at Asseti14:16 – Turning PDF Reports Into Live Asset Intelligence16:20 – How AI, Imagery & Photogrammetry Power Asseti18:41 – Startup Trade-Offs: When to Spend vs. Let It Burn22:56 – The Broken Workflows in Asset Management25:31 – Ideal Clients for Asseti & The Scale Problem in Inspections30:14 – Lame or Lucrative: Drone Coffees, Google Wing, Flying Cars36:17 – What Makes a Great VC (and Why Timing Is Everything)40:15 – Form vs. Function, Flying Cars & Startups with Grit42:45 – Where to Find Asseti and Why It’s a Quiet Game-ChangerResources🙋🏻‍♂️ Aonghus Stevens Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajbstevens/👶 Aonghus Stevens on Forbes 30 Under 30 https://www.forbes.com/profile/aonghus-stevens/?ctpv=searchpage🛩️ Asseti https://www.asseti.co/✨ Connect with Georgie HealyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_healy/Twitter: https://x.com/georgina__healy?lang=enThe Day One NetworkIn The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter

Sarah Kaur is not your typical technologist, and that’s the point. As Principal Design Strategist at Portable, she brings an artist’s eye and a community-first mindset to the world of AI and justice tech. In this episode, Sarah joins Georgie Healy to explore what it really means to build AI that works with people, not just on them.They dive into the hidden biases in design, the pitfalls of “black box” systems, and the real cost of leaving communities out of the development process. From building tools in Australia’s family law system to dreaming up a sovereign digital twin that protects your data, Sarah’s approach to ethical innovation is bold, reflective, and deeply grounded in care.Whether you’re designing for scale or simply wondering how AI can be made more equitable, this conversation will give you a new lens on what it means to build technology that respects, adapts, and listens.Time Stamps03:20 – From Artist to AI Strategist: Sarah’s Unconventional Path07:42 – What Human-Centred AI Actually Means11:57 – Sitting in Ambiguity: The Black Box Camera Experiment14:40 – Using ChatGPT to Surface Personal Bias18:20 – What the Public Doesn’t Understand About AI Design22:32 – Why Co-Design Matters More Than Ever30:32 – Designing With Communities, Not Just for Them35:40 – When Explainability Matters More Than Accuracy in AI40:00 – Inside Portable’s AI Sprint Model43:02 – Ethical AI vs. Imaginative AI47:31 – Dream Tech: A Sovereign Digital Twin That Asks for ConsentResources👩‍💻 Sarah Kaur on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahkaur/🏢 Portable – https://www.portable.com.au/📘 Amica (Family Law Tool) – https://www.amica.gov.au/🛠️ AI Sprint Model by Portable – https://www.portable.com.au/articles/ai-design-sprints✨ Connect with Georgie HealyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_healy/Twitter: https://x.com/georgina__healy?lang=enThe Day One NetworkIn The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter

Episode SummaryLaura McClure, Member of Parliament for the ACT Party in New Zealand, joins In the Blink of AI to unpack her viral deepfake experience, her groundbreaking member’s bill, and why tech regulation must protect victims without stifling innovation.In a powerful conversation, Laura reveals how she created a deepfake of herself in minutes—and why it’s a wake-up call for policymakers worldwide. She shares insights on balancing tech freedoms with responsible safeguards, why regulation is about behaviour not banning tools, and how New Zealand’s slow policy-making could leave them lagging behind.Laura also discusses how ACT’s libertarian values shape her pro-innovation, pro-startup stance and why deepfakes are a threat not just to teenagers, but to democracy itself. From the electricity grid challenges that could stall New Zealand’s AI adoption to the opportunities in agriculture and defence, this is a must-listen for founders, policymakers, and anyone passionate about the future of technology.Time Stamps02:20 – Meet Laura McClure (ACT Party MP): From accidental politician to tech advocate07:25 – Why Laura Entered Politics: Tackling New Zealand’s alarming government debt09:13 – AI Hacks of the Week: Game-changing educational tech and viral LinkedIn strategies13:24 – Going Viral with a Nude Deepfake: The shocking truth behind Laura’s Parliament demonstration23:47 – Why Target Individuals, Not Tech: How Laura’s bill tackles deepfake abuse effectively27:16 – Pro-Tech, Not Pro-Regulation: Laura’s vision to accelerate AI adoption in NZ and Australia35:01 – The Infrastructure Challenge: What NZ must fix to power an AI-driven future39:57 – Skills for the AI Era: Why critical thinking trumps rote learning44:50 – Laura’s AI-Powered NZ: Her 5–10 year vision of an AI-enabled economyResources👩‍💼 Laura McClure on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7330443186185613312/✨ Connect with Georgie HealyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_healy/Twitter: https://x.com/georgina__healy?lang=enThe Day One NetworkIn The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter

Episode SummaryKunal Gupta, founder, investor, and author of 2034: How AI Changed Humanity Forever, joins Georgie Healy for a deep dive into the intersection of AI, self-awareness, and responsible innovation. From his base in sunny Lisbon, and with a live cameo from his AI clone, Kunal shares how meditation, writing, and intentional living helped him navigate burnout and build resilience in the fast-paced world of AI.This episode unpacks the rise of the “digital aristocracy,” explores the untapped potential of AI literacy as the next great equaliser, and reveals Kunal’s personal hacks for balancing the demands of a hyper-connected world. He also gives listeners an inside look at his acclaimed AI newsletter, Pivot Five, and why consistency, and curiosity, are key to building authentic communities in the AI era.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, AI enthusiast, or just trying to find balance in an AI-driven world, Kunal’s insights will inspire you to ask the right questions, and stay human at the heart of it all.Time Stamps03:06 — How Meditation Helped Kunal Conquer Burnout07:49 — From Burnout to Introspection: The Power of Knowing Yourself11:13 — Kunal’s First Ever Blog Post: A Time Audit That Changed Everything15:17 — AI Hack of the Week: Summarising PDFs with ChatGPT17:44 — The Value of Prompting ChatGPT to Learn About Yourself20:20 — Why Kunal Wrote 2034, And What’s Already Coming True22:24 — The Rise of the Digital Aristocracy and AI’s Social Divide29:21 — Designing AI for Seniors: A Huge Untapped Opportunity31:19 — Why AI Literacy is the Next Big Equalizer35:00 — Experimenting with Kunal’s AI Clone—Live on Air38:57 — The Ethics of AI: Enhancing Humanity vs. Diminishing It42:03 — How Education Must Adapt for AI Literacy46:41 — Building Communities & Movements in the AI Era48:15 — Staying True to Yourself: Consistency, Expectation, and Trust50:16 — Rapid Fire: AI Dinner Guests, AI Music, and Tech’s Next Big Bets53:13 — The Great Humbling of Humanity: The Future of Work & SkillsResources👨‍💻 Kunal Gupta on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/bykunal/📚 Pivot Five AI Newsletter – https://pivot5.beehiiv.com/📝 How to Live Weekly Journal – https://www.howto.live/📘 2034: How AI Changed Humanity Forever (Book) – https://www.amazon.com/2034-How-Changed-Humanity-Forever/dp/B0D8VB32NJ✨ Connect with Georgie HealyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_healy/Twitter: https://x.com/georgina__healy?lang=enThe Day One NetworkIn The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter

Episode SummaryOscar Wahltinez, AI engineer at Google Sydney and longtime advocate for responsible AI, joins In The Blink of AI to demystify the most hyped, and misunderstood, parts of the AI revolution. From model size myths and token prediction mechanics to the surprising truth behind model leaderboards, Oscar explains the inner workings of large language models (LLMs) in clear, human terms.With nearly a decade at Google, including time at the legendary Mountain View campus, Oscar shares his technical insights, product gripes (sorry, Google Assistant), and reflections on what it actually means to build AI responsibly. You’ll hear about the core innovations behind modern LLMs, the rise of decoder-only models, and the power of RAG systems and embeddings. He also calls on AI startups to stop obsessing over the models, and start building for real users.If you’re wondering how AI models actually work, what responsible AI looks like in practice, or whether AGI will be our greatest asset or deepest threat, this one’s for you.Time Stamps02:14 – Oscar’s Role at Google & Why Responsible AI Matters06:04 – Hack of the Week: Using Gemini (and Oscar’s Honest Review)10:07 – How LLMs Really Work (and Why It’s Just Predicting the Next Word)14:21 – From Transformers to Emergent Behaviours: What Surprised Engineers21:29 – AI Leaderboards, Model Size & the Case for Smaller Systems28:40 – Decoder vs Encoder Models: What You Actually Need to Know33:15 – How RAG & Embeddings Power Real-World AI Products36:41 – What Is Responsible AI? And Why You Can’t Bolt It On Later39:17 – Building Responsibly on a Budget: Oscar’s Advice to Founders43:46 – Product Confession: Why Google Assistant Let Him Down45:05 – AGI: Net Positive or Existential Risk?Resources👨‍💻 Oscar Wahltinez on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/owahltinez/📚 Google’s Responsible Generative AI Toolkit – https://ai.google.dev/responsible🚀 Google AI First Accelerator – https://startup.google.com/programs/accelerator/ai-first/australia/✨ Connect with Georgie HealyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_healy/Twitter: https://x.com/georgina__healy?lang=enThe Day One NetworkIn The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter

🎟 Live Show at UNSW – May 29Catch Georgie and Andrew McCarthy (Head of APAC at Notion) live in Sydney 👉https://bit.ly/BAI-LiveEventEpisode SummaryKatherine Boiciuc, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at EY Oceania, delivers a powerful wake-up call on why Australia is at risk of becoming a global AI laggard. With a unique perspective at the intersection of technology, innovation, and policy, Katherine breaks down how Australia, despite inventing WiFi, is sitting on the sidelines of the AI revolution, missing a $115 billion economic opportunity. She shares how EY has up-skilled over 85% of its 400,000-strong workforce in AI, built the world’s largest private AI platform, and implemented AI agents at scale, while most organisations are still debating their first AI hires.This episode dives deep into what Australia needs to do now to avoid falling irreversibly behind, from setting a bold national AI strategy to investing in mass up-skilling programs and embracing AI across industries like healthcare, financial services, retail, and energy. Katherine also offers inspiring and practical advice for women looking to pivot into AI, shares her favourite tools and productivity hacks (including the AI prompt that gives her “permission to log off” for the day), and calls on every listener to claim their seat at the AI table, before it’s too late.Time Stamps03:03 – What Is EY’s AI Story & Their Internal AI Training Playbook06:28 – EY’s Private AI Platform: How EYQ Empowers 120,000+ Employees13:48 – Australia’s Missed Economic Opportunity: $115B at Stake16:51 – Why EY Built the AI Sentiment Index, And What It Revealed23:32 – The Three Fixes Needed to Course-Correct Australia’s AI Future30:40 – The Five Industries Australians Want AI To Transform35:18 – KB’s Advice for Women Reentering the Workforce in the AI Age39:39 – Rapid Fire: Why Voice-Activated AI Is the Next Big FrontierResources🙋‍♀️ Katherine Boiciuc on LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherineboiciuc/📚 EY Skills Passport for Free AI Training - https://www.ey.com/en_gl/ai-skills-passport✨ Connect with Georgie HealyLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georginahealy/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/georgina_healy/Twitter: https://x.com/georgina__healy?lang=enThe Day One NetworkIn The Blink of AI is part of Day One, the podcast network dedicated to founders, operators & investors.Sign up to get your weekly insights into the up-and-coming AI startups: https://dayone.fm/newsletter