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As we welcome the new year, the Day One team are all breathing deeply preparing for a big year and reflecting on all the epic wins from 2024 - there were many! 💫 📺 We released a whopping +11 new shows! 📺 🎧 Some of our top episodes had over 1,000 listens each and overall we had over +52,000 podcast listens! 🎧 🚀 We welcomed ~700 new followers on the Day One LinkedIn page! 🚀 💬 And we shared socials posts regularly highlighting shows, guests and insights which gained over +200,000 social impressions on LinkedIn alone! 💬 Another shout out to our sponsors for supporting our shows and listeners: Vanta, Galah Cyber, Rocking Horse Group - R&D Advance Funding, Rippling, Google Cloud, Teamified, Turo, Techstars, CSIRO and Scendar. 🦄 A big thanks to our dedicated hosts from 2024: First Cheque Podcast with Cheryl Mack & Maxine Minter, In a Blink of A.I with Georgie Healy, The Startup Retro with Will Richards & 🚀Gemma Clancy from Overnight Success, Unfunded with Joan Westenberg, and FinTechFun with Chris Titley. You’re all absolute stars. ⭐ We’ve got HUGE shows and guests coming out in 2025! 👀 Sign up to our email newsletter via our website to stay up to date with all the Day One shows. 📧 And follow your favourite shows wherever you listen to podcasts. 🎙️

In the age of A.I, you’ve got to adapt or be outcompeted! 🚀 The world of AI isn’t just a buzzword - it’s a knowledge revolution. As Jeevika Makani, co-founder of Top Road, put it: 💥 ⭐ “If you don’t want to learn AI tools and you want to be deeply inefficient, someone else will outcompete you.” ⭐ - Jeevika Makani, Co-founder of Top Road In this episode of In a Blink of A.I, Jeevika shares more about: 👀 🤖 Why AI isn’t just a passing trend, but a knowledge revolution reshaping how we work, innovate, and solve problems. 🤖 How tools like GPTs are empowering developers to create apps for every niche imaginable. 🤖 The real consequences of ignoring AI adoption and how it opens doors for more agile competitors to thrive. 🤖 Jeevika’s journey building Top Road, helping developers turn innovation into sustainable businesses. At Top Road, Jeevika and her team are on a mission to democratise AI and help developers build custom tools that unlock new possibilities. Ready to step into the AI revolution? 🦄 Listen to the episode with host Georgie Healy to discover how Top Road is empowering developers to create and monetise impactful AI solutions. 💡

If you listened to In The Blink of AI , you would have already known about DeepSeek AI and their groundbreaking models 2 weeks ago... Alexander Valente how many drinks do I owe you at this point?

Have you ever walked past a walled garden or exclusive residence and wondered what’s behind the walls? Think London. Gated patches of glorious green. What if the internet was a walled garden, accessible only to those who could afford the hefty fees? Imagine the stifled innovation, the limited access, and the lost opportunities. That was almost our reality until the open source movement changed the course of technology history. We’re in the same place now with AI, and the next couple of years are going to have a huge impact. A few powerful companies control this transformative technology, incentivised to keep their AI models closed. No surprises. The earning potential is unlimited. But a vibrant open source community is rising to the challenge, advocating for transparency, ethical development, and access for all. Cheryl Mack and I recently had the pleasure of speaking with Laura Chambers, CEO of Mozilla, on the First Cheque Podcast (link in comments). And oh my. We dove deep into the history of the open-source movement and discussed why it matters more than ever in the age of AI. Here are a few key takeaways from our conversation: 1. Open source is why the internet grew so quickly and explosively. That’s a simple lesson: collaboration and transparency can fuel innovation and create trillions in economic value. 2. Mozilla, with its unique non-profit structure, is leading the charge for open AI through its foundation, corporation, venture capital arm, and dedicated AI research. 3. Investing in open AI is a win-win for both ethical considerations and business success. Open AI fosters faster innovation, attracts top talent, and builds a stronger community. The future of AI must be written in open code. Tune in for the full episode: 'From Firefox to AI: Mozilla’s Fight for Open Technology' via the comments. 〰️〰️〰️ First Cheque is dedicated to open-sourcing conversations with experienced investors globally. Our aim? To enhance the craft of early-stage investors, from those writing their first cheques to the veterans in the game. DayOne.FM | We’re for founders and operators Rocking Horse Group - R&D Advance Funding Galah Cyber Vanta Aussie Angels Co Ventures #FirstChequePodcast #OpenSource #AI

“If Mozilla has one mission, it’s this: make the internet a better place for everyone, not just the privileged few.” - Laura Chambers, CEO of Mozilla Did you catch our MASSIVE episode of the First Cheque podcast this week? 🚀 Co-hosts Cheryl Mack from Aussie Angels and Maxine Minter from Co Ventures interview the powerhouse behind Mozilla, CEO Laura Chambers to explore how the internet can truly serve everyone - not just the elite few. 🎯 From Mozilla’s roots in open source innovation to its bold vision for an equitable, transparent tech ecosystem, this episode covers a wide range of timely topics including: 👀 🔓 Why open source matters in creating an inclusive internet ⚖️ Balancing ethical AI development with business goals 🚀 How Mozilla Ventures and the Mozilla Builders Program are shaping the future of privacy-first, open tech 🌐 The societal impact of open vs. closed AI ecosystems 💡 Key lessons from Laura on leadership, transparency, and accountability in tech This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone who wants to understand the role of open source technology, the future of AI, and how tech leaders like Mozilla are pushing for equity and transparency in the digital world. 🦊 Download the episode if you’re an investor, founder or tech lover to hear a fresh perspective on how to build a better internet for all. 🌎

Growth hack for 2025? Embrace the cringe! 🚀 In this episode of In the Blink of AI, 🍇🌴 Sam Garven shares a golden truth about networking and building your personal brand: 💬 "Embrace the cringe. LinkedIn is cringy, but it’s also where you’ll find people who believe the same things you do." 💬 Yes, LinkedIn might feel awkward at first, but it’s where the magic happens - connections, opportunities, and communities built on shared values. 🌏 By showing up authentically (even if it’s a little uncomfortable), you’ll find people who genuinely believe in your mission through attraction marketing. 🎯 Download the In a Blink of A.I podcast to hear Sam’s amazing advice on AI, building meaningful relationships, navigating the founder journey, and turning LinkedIn cringe into connection gold. 💡 Don't miss this episode with host Georgie Healy - this one will shift how you think about "putting yourself out there." 🎧

What does the future of the internet and AI look like? Mozilla CEO Laura Chambers has some answers. 🌐 🔗 Check out the latest episode of the First Cheque podcast and hear more about how Mozilla is building an internet—and an AI ecosystem—that works for everyone. 🎧 cc' DayOne.FM | We’re for founders and operators https://lnkd.in/ggsfGk4J 

What does the future of the internet and AI look like? Mozilla’s CEO has some answers. 🌐 Huge episode this week on the First Cheque podcast where co-hosts Cheryl Mack from Aussie Angels and Maxine Minter from Co Ventures down with Laura Chambers, CEO of Mozilla. 💥 This episode is packed with lessons and is an eye-opening discussion exploring: 🤖 The transformative power of open source technology 🌍 Why an open AI ecosystem is crucial for innovation and global equity 🦊 Mozilla’s fight for an open internet, from Netscape to @Firefox 💡 The Mozilla Builders Program and Mozilla Ventures, supporting the next wave of ethical tech founders ⚖️ The challenges of balancing ethical AI development with business needs 🚀 How open source innovation accelerates progress 🔓 Tackling misconceptions about open source and AI safety 🌐 The societal impacts of closed vs. open AI ecosystems 📈 How transparency and accountability drive better AI development 🎯 Empowering underrepresented communities globally through open AI 💡 Laura’s biggest leadership lessons and her bold vision for Mozilla’s future From ethical AI development to the societal impacts of closed ecosystems, Laura shares her vision for a future where transparency, accessibility, and innovation thrive together. 🌎 Whether you're an investor, founder, or a tech enthusiast, this episode is packed with lessons and inspiration. 🦄 Download the episode to listen to key insights on the future of tech with Laura Chambers. 🎧

How does Top Road democratise AI and make innovation more accessible? 🚀 In the latest episode of In the Blink of AI, Jeevika Makani, co-founder of Top Road and Y Combinator alum, shared an inspiring vision for the future of generative AI. 🤖 Jeevika’s mission is simple yet transformative: make AI more accessible by creating easy-to-use applications that anyone can leverage without needing to be an AI expert. 💥 TopRoad takes the complexity of AI and puts it into developers’ hands, enabling them to build, innovate, and - most importantly - monetise their creations. 💰 For developers in the OpenAI GPT Store, TopRoad opens up new possibilities. By enabling no-code integrations and subscription-based pricing, it empowers developers to focus on building great apps while also giving them the incentive to keep improving. 💡 As Jeevika says, "We’re obsessed with applications because most people aren’t going to figure out AI prompting or become experts. So how can we make apps that are easy and ready to use?" 🧠 This episode is a must-listen if you’re curious about how generative AI can evolve from just being a tool for experts to a game-changer for everyone. 🌏 Download the latest In a Blink of A.I episodes with expert host Georgie Healy to learn how Jeevika and TopRoad are reshaping the AI landscape, one app at a time. 🎧

In this episode of In the Blink of AI, Jeevika Makani, co-founder of Top Road explores how they're helping people design, build, deploy and monetise GPTs on the OpenAI’s GPT store. 🤖 In the episode, Jeevika goes deep into the Top Road journey including: 🦄 ⚡ Their mission to democratise AI by helping developers monetise custom GPTs in the OpenAI store ⚡ How “apps” (or GPTs) can offer more specialised functionality than ChatGPT alone ⚡ Enabling end-to-end user experiences - like e-commerce fulfilment or streamlined travel planning.  ⚡ What it was like graduating from Y Combinator ⚡ What founders need to succeed and why creating tangible value for users is more important than hype ⚡ The broader potential of AI - dispelling the notion that we’ve reached “peak” AI Download the new In a Blink of A.I episode where host Georgie Healy interviews Jeevika discussing how the true AI revolution has only just begun. 🚀