Best Lightbox Podcasts (2024)

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Guest: David Kellie Returns, Again 47:59

5d ago47:59

47:59

David Kellie, the CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), returns to the show for a third time. The conversation begins with David discussing the NDC’s recent marketing shoot in Canada’s Northwest Territories with actress Lily James. David then shares his cold-water plunge experience in minus 30-degree temperatures. Paul and David then go on to t…

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Guest: Amelia Bourdeau 49:40

1M ago49:40

49:40

In this episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, economic and financial market strategist Amelia Bourdeau joins the show to discuss an array of macro fundamental factors likely to impact the diamond trade. The conversation begins with Paul and Amelia discussing the Federal Reserve's impact on the U.S. economy and what this means for …

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110. Founders' Panel (Live) - the Climate for Tech 27:08

4M ago27:08

27:08

For the final episode of 2023, Startup West recorded a founders' panel in front of a live audience of more than 400 at Freo Startup Fest, which is part of the annual West Tech Fest, Australia's longest-running tech festival.Host Charlie Gunningham chats with Dr Julia Reisser (Uluu), Amy Carter-James (Raaise) and Jonathan Lilley (Electro Ventures). …

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Guest: Mel Moss Returns, Again 44:39

4M ago44:39

44:39

In this episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Canadian polished diamond wholesaler Mel Moss returns. Paul and Mel begin by discussing whether the current market downturn is more cyclical or secular in nature. The two then talk about the latest developments in man-made diamonds and Mel shares why he thinks LGDs will end up being so…

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109. Dan Dawson - Paperly 37:07

5M ago37:07

37:07

Danelle Cross (Curtin Uni) and Chris Tan (Spacecubed) talk with Dan Dawson, founder and director of edtech startup Paperly. Originally from New Zealand, Dan saw the need to reduce paper-based bureaucratic systems in schools. Coding 7 hours a night while holding down a full-time job, he was selected to join the Plus Eight Tech Accelerator in Perth i…

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Guest: Guy Borenstein 29:58

5M ago29:58

29:58

In this episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, world-renowned gemologist Guy Borenstein joins the show. The episode kicks off with Paul and Guy talking about how many undisclosed lab-diamonds are making their way through the natural diamond supply chain. The conversation then transitions to a discussion on future consumer demand fo…

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108. Jemma Iles - Lightbox Group & AIMI 32:13

6M ago32:13

32:13

We talk with Jemma Iles, who has been working in, and promoting, innovation across various industries including local and state government for the past 20 years. Jemma is also one of the people bringing the new ‘Australian Innovation Management Institute’ (AIMI) to Australia.How can governments and corporates best innovate? What can they learn from…

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Guest: Amish Shah Returns, Again 1:19:35

6M ago1:19:35

1:19:35

In this episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Amish Shah of ALTR Created Diamonds and J’evar returns to the show. The conversation begins with Amish explaining how he is marketing and distributing his new lab-diamond jewelry brand. Next, Paul and Amish discuss U.S. jewelers’ relative hesitancy to stock inventory for the upcoming h…

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107. Intan Oldakowska - Earflo 30:39

6M ago30:39

30:39

Australia’s number 1 startup podcast (1) talks with Intan Oldakowska, co-founder and CEO of medtech startup Earflo. She and her team are developing a non-invasive device that drains middle ear fluid in children with chronic ear infections, avoiding developmental delay and the need for surgery.From an idea first borne over at Stanford University, Ca…

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106. Stuart Kidd - Foody Bag, Familia, Blezz, Everythere et al 28:00

7M ago28:00

28:00

Australia’s number 1 startup podcast (1) talks with serial app entrepreneur, award-winning founder and all-round nice guy Stuart Kidd.When one startup is not enough, how about four or five? Originally from the UK, Stuart arrived in Australia aged 10, then went back to work there after school, developing his eye for design, tech and online businesse…

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Guest: Rob Bates (6th Appearance) 1:13:48

7M ago1:13:48

1:13:48

Paul welcomes Rob Bates back to the show to discuss the release of his third book in the Diamond District Mystery Series, "Slay it With a Diamond." The conversation begins with Paul asking Rob if he gets a “serotonin boost” upon the completion of a book. Next, the two delve into the question of whether there will be a specific cataclysmic moment th…

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105. Simon Anderson - Notis & Swayz 22:14

7M ago22:14

22:14

Australia’s number 1 startup podcast (1) talks with Simon Anderson, CEO and founder of Notis (student engagement platform for schools) and Swayz (prompts friends and family to share video content for you).With Notis, established in 2013 in Perth, Simon has raised US$1M over 10 years and is aiming to have a thousand US schools on board in 2023. Simo…

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104. Tina Ambrose - Valrose & WiTWA 31:21

8M ago31:21

31:21

Australia’s number 1 startup podcast (1) talks with the CEO of tech recruiting firm Valrose and co-Chair of Women in Tech WA (WiTWA), Tina Ambrose. Growing up in west London, she took on various jobs, found herself homeless at one stage, then later made “the best decision in [her] life” to move to Perth, Western Australia. Working in recruitment, s…

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103. Ingrid Rodriguez - Eikonic 22:22

8M ago22:22

22:22

Australia’s number 1 startup podcast (1) talks with Ingrid Rodriguez, founder of Eikonic, a dental hygiene product looking to help a billion mouths over the next ten years.Born in Chile, and growing up in Perth, Ingrid studied oral hygiene and after years of practice, saw a need to develop a revolutionary product that would assist the 3 billion peo…

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102. Nik Bappoo & Nick Buckley - Veintech 48:00

9M ago48:00

48:00

Australia’s number 1 startup podcast (1) talks with two of Veintech's co-founders, Nick Buckley and Nik Bappoo, who with a team of 10 are developing a handheld unit that visualises veins to make cannulation (drawing blood) easier. It’s a disturbing fact that the standard ‘miss rate’ for cannulations is around 40%, incredibly high. Once you miss twi…

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Guest: Hans Merket 35:53

9M ago35:53

35:53

In this episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Hans Merket joins from Antwerp, Belgium. The conversation begins Paul and Hans discussing the Russian mercenary group Wagner and its link to diamond production, notably in the Central African Republic (CAR). The conversation then moves to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the …

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101. Rob Kelly - Agora Livestock 30:41

9M ago30:41

30:41

Australia's number 1 startup podcast (1) breezes into episode 101, with Rob Kelly, managing director of Agora Livestock, a price discovery marketplace for sheep, cattle and goats.Growing up on the family farm in Kojonup, in the Great Southern, 250 kilometres south from Perth, Rob was into maths and science at school, and studied ag science at unive…

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100th episode: Professor Fiona Wood AM 47:32

10M ago47:32

47:32

For our 100th episode, a real treat: we speak with the inspirational Professor Fiona Wood AM, who with research partner Marie Stoner invented spray-on skin, ‘ReCell’, made famous after the Bali Bombings, for which she was made Australian of the Year in 2005.Growing up in the north of England, the daughter of a fifth-generation coalminer, the self-c…

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Guest: Molefi Letsiki 36:47

10M ago36:47

36:47

In this episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, De Beers’ Sightholder Molefi Letsiki joins from Johannesburg. The conversation begins with Molefi briefly sharing his story of being a second generation diamantaire in South Africa. Paul and Molefi then discuss the current state of the rough and polished diamond market and speculate on…

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99. Pete Curulli - Three Little Pixels 38:44

10M ago38:44

38:44

Australia's number 1 startup podcast (1) welcomes well-known co-host of the Mix 94.5 Brekky Radio Show ('Pete, Matt and Kymba'), and, now startup founder and Plus Eight graduate Pete Curulli.A mad-keen gamer, and co-host of popular podcast for gamers, Game on Aus, he is developing a platform for independent gaming developers, Three Little Pixels, w…

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98. Bourby Webster - Perth Symphony Orchestra 37:35

11M ago37:35

37:35

Australia's number 1 startup podcast talks with former Western Australian of the Year, Bourby Webster, founder of the Perth Symphony Orchestra, who recently stepped away from the CEO role, after 13 years.Growing up in the English countryside, she was exposed to orchestral music from a young age, played viola, and went to Oxford University, where sh…

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Guest: Branko Deljanin 36:00

11M ago36:00

36:00

In this more technical episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, globally respected gemologist Branko Deljanin joins the show to discuss the detection of lab-diamonds and the chemical traceability of natural diamonds. The conversation begins with Branko telling the story of the first time he saw a gem-quality CVD lab-diamond. Paul and…

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97. Joanna Morris - Matilda 22:59

11M ago22:59

22:59

We talk with Joanna Morris, co-founder and CEO of Matilda, a digital platform that informs, connects and assists patients of endometriosis, a painful chronic condition that afflicts 1 in 9 Australian women.A pelvic physio by background, she and her business partner Kevin started the business to improve the lives of the 190 million people around the…

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Guest: Rob Bates (5th Appearance) 1:10:05

12M ago1:10:05

1:10:05

In this 51st episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Rob Bates, a favorite guest of the show, returns. The episode begins with Paul explaining why he is bullish on the Mexican economy. The conversation then moves to the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence as Paul and Rob share thoughts on what AI means for the diamond and j…

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96. Mehdi Ravanbakhsh - Mapizy + Cryptocrispy 35:28

12M ago35:28

35:28

Chris and Steve talk with Dr Mehdi Ravanbakhsh, co-founder of two AI startups – the 7-year-old data analytics and AI company MapIzy and the brand-new cryptocurrency platform, CryptoCrispy.Originally from Iran, with a PhD from the Leibniz University of Hanover, Germany, and 20 years’ experience as an academic, Mehdi moved to Melbourne for his postdo…

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Guest: Erez Rivlin 48:59

12M ago48:59

48:59

Israeli-Belgian diamond industry consultant Erez Rivlin joins Paul to candidly discuss an array of topics including sanctions on Russian diamonds, rough diamond prices and the impact that lab-diamonds will have on the natural diamond industry. The episode begins will Erez giving his first-hand account of the evolution of the rough diamond trade ove…

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95. Sharka Hornakova - Donut Waste 20:39

1y ago20:39

20:39

Danelle and Chris talk with the founder of social impact startup Donut Waste, Sharka Hornakova.Born in Prague, Czech Republic, she arrived in Perth 13 years ago, and discovered “all the beautiful, happy, no worries people.” Having worked in magazines and digital media, she saw an opportunity to recycle coffee ground waste into new products, such as…

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94. Nic Terpkos - Waytree 25:10

1y ago25:10

25:10

Danelle and Chris talk with Nic Terpkos, co-founder and CEO of seasonal jobs site, Waytree.Set up five years ago, the fledgling business had to weave around the COVID pandemic to provide a service to seasonal farmers where back packing part time workers were very thin on the ground.Starting out as an engineer, Nic worked part-time on the startup un…

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Guest: Michael Zhu 23:33

1y ago23:33

23:33

In this episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Paul welcomes Chinese diamond influencer and consultant Michael Zhu, aka “Diamond Spectator,” to the show. The two begin by discussing the history of diamonds in China and Michael explains why a diamond engagement ring remains a “solid need” for a marriage in China. Paul and Michael th…

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93. Esther Oh - Agili8 24:49

1y ago24:49

24:49

Chris and Steve talk with Esther Oh, founder and CEO of health tech and AI-vision startup Agili8.Born in Singapore, and a top student at school, Esther was the only female software engineer at her consulting company. She moved to Perth in 2009 on a skilled migrant visa, as she wanted to raise her kids in WA. Agili8 was then set up after her son los…

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92. Tim Jones - Hyprfire 30:20

1y ago30:20

30:20

Steve and Chris talk with Tim Jones, Managing Director of cyber security startup Hyprfire.Starting out as a lawyer, he moved into technology law, worked in Sydney, and then moved back to WA to work on various startups in the ASX and private space. He did some advisory work, helped fund tech startups and worked for a time at HealthEngine.Spun out of…

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Guest: David Kellie Returns 44:13

1y ago44:13

44:13

In this episode, Paul welcomes back David Kellie, the CEO of the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). The conversation starts out with a discussion about the secondhand, or recycled, diamond market and how that could portray value retention for natural diamonds. Next, Paul and David talk about the NDC’s recent “mystery shopper” program and how that work …

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91. Kate Lewkowski - Neurolotogix 33:36

1y ago33:36

33:36

Danelle and Brodie talk with the recently crowned WA Innovator of the Year, Kate Lewkowski, co-founder and CEO of medtech startup Neurotologix. Her company is developing a remote patient monitoring device for dizziness and vertigo, which afflicts 2.9 million Australians, prompting over 350,000 medical appointments.An audiologist with over 20 years …

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90. Hon Stephen Dawson MLC, Minister for Innovation 24:19

1y ago24:19

24:19

A fantastic start for 2023 and our 5th season: Danelle and Brodie interview the Minister for Innovation and the Digital Economy, Hon Stephen Dawson MLC.Growing up in Ireland, the eldest of four children, he moved to Australia in his teens with his family, and became involved in student politics. His father had been active in the union movement. Sta…

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Guest: Eric Emms 47:03

1y ago47:03

47:03

In this episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, well-respected London-based Gemologist Eric Emms joins the show. The conversation begins with Eric explaining why he does not think there will ever be a point in time when the industry cannot distinguish between man-made and natural diamonds. Next, Paul and Eric discuss how the gem-gra…

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Guest: Tim Falconer 55:37

1+ y ago55:37

55:37

Toronto-based author Tim Falconer joins Paul to discuss an array of topics including a recent magazine article he wrote on the future of diamond mining in Canada’s north. The conversation begins with the two discussing the state of the diamond industry in the Northwest Territories, especially as the world-class Diavik and Ekati mines approach of en…

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Guest: Dr. John Bristow 55:41

1+ y ago55:41

55:41

Well respected South African geologist and geochemist, Dr. John Bristow, joins the show from his home in Hermanus. The conversation begins with Paul and John reviewing the trend of declining global natural diamond supply and discussing what will keep natural diamonds relevant going into the future. The two then have a discussion on each of the prim…

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89. Founders' Panel (Live) - Pets, Property and AI 29:52

1+ y ago29:52

29:52

For the final episode of the 4th season of Startup West and 2022: a founders' panel recorded in front of a live audience in Fremantle as part of this year's Freo Startup Fest.Charlie Gunningham chats with Dan Nembhard (Wolfit Box founder), Holly Bridgwater, (Humyn.ai founder) and Kevin Mitchem (Co-Architecture co-founder).The session was titled ‘Pe…

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Guest: Deborah Aroshas & Talchaim Damri 31:07

1+ y ago31:07

31:07

In this episode, Paul is joined by Deborah Aroshas and Talchaim Damri to discuss how their company Capsoul is “presenting the new era of diamond.” The conversation begins with Deborah discussing Capsoul’s collaboration with TAG Heuer to produce the Carrera Plasma watch –a first of its kind timepiece that includes over 10-carats of single-crystal an…

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88. Stephen Cornish - Pentanet 43:17

1+ y ago43:17

43:17

Danelle and Chris talk with Stephen Cornish, founder and managing director of Pentanet, a Perth-based internet provider providing super-fast speeds for homes and businesses.A keen gamer, Stephen set up his first tower for himself so he could enjoy faster internet to play League of Legends. Years later, the company now owns the largest private fixed…

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87. John Barrington - Artrya 33:45

1+ y ago33:45

33:45

Chris Tan makes his debut on Startup West as co-host, with Danelle, and they talk with John Barrington AM, co-founder and managing director of Artrya, an ASX-listed (‘AYA’) AI-driven healthcare tech company that is looking to tackle the global problem of heart disease.Every 13 minutes, an Australian dies of a heart attack. 9 million die every year …

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Guest: Rob Bates (4th Appearance) 1:20:59

1+ y ago1:20:59

1:20:59

In this episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, good friend of the show Rob Bates returns for the fourth time. The conversation begins with Paul reviewing Rob’s diamond industry predictions from 15 years ago. Next, the two speculate on what the next 15 years could bring. Then, Paul and Rob discuss the latest impact that U.S. sanctio…

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86. Tim Hyde - SWAN Systems 18:51

1+ y ago18:51

18:51

Danelle and Steve talk with Tim Hyde, co-founder and CEO of SWAN (‘scheduling water and nutrients’) Systems, a cloud-based platform that allows irrigators to make the most out of every drop of water and fertiliser.Former Carnarvon table grape and banana farmer Tim got together with co-founders Ivor Gaylard and Rod Campbell seven years ago to create…

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Guest: Stuart Brown 55:13

1+ y ago55:13

55:13

In this 41st episode of the Paul Zimnisky Diamond Analytics Podcast, Paul enthusiastically welcomes Stuart Brown to the show. As the former co-CEO of De Beers and most recently CEO of Mountain Province Diamonds, Stuart provides a glimpse into the mind of one of the most prominent executives in the diamond industry. The conversation begins with Paul…

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Guest: Amish Shah Returns 1:13:57

1+ y ago1:13:57

1:13:57

Amish Shah from ALTR Created Diamonds returns to the show to discuss the latest in the lab-grown diamond and jewelry market. Paul and Amish begin by discussing LVMH’s latest sales results and the two share expectations for the upcoming holiday season. The conversation then moves to diamond supply and how Western sanctions on Russian natural diamond…

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85. Erin Clark - Dark Stry 26:22

1+ y ago26:22

26:22

Brodie and Steve talk with Erin Clark, co-founder of Dark Stry (which is short for ‘Dark Story’), an app that features various immersive walking tours of Perth, including one recognising early female entrepreneurs.Originally from country Victoria, the former journalist moved to Western Australia 10 years ago with her husband, on what was supposed t…

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84. Kylie Dillon - Realtime Conveyancer 28:02

1+ y ago28:02

28:02

Brodie and Steve talk with Kylie Dillon, co-founder and CEO of Realtime Conveyancer, a three-year-old proptech startup that is streamlining the real estate legal purchase process “from contract to keys”.With 19 years’ experience in conveyancing, she felt that the whole industry needed saving with technology, and sought out to develop it herself. As…

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83. Eliza Carbines – Tender Relief 23:40

1+ y ago23:40

23:40

Danelle and Steve talk with Eliza Carbines, Founding Director of Tender Relief, who has built a tech platform to help businesses apply for tenders. Eliza has tackled a problem she saw across her client base, the tricky world of project tendering. Hear how she built Tender Relief from Karratha (in far north Western Australia), the challenges overcom…

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82. Zach Nielsen – Ascend Health 26:25

1+ y ago26:25

26:25

Danelle and Steve talk with Zach Nielsen, co-founder and CEO of Ascend Health Group, which includes Ascend Health services, software company Bruno Health, and hardware operation Obdo.Established in 2017, the group provides care services in the national disability and health sectors. A physiotherapist by training, Zach and his team operate in Wester…

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Guest: Anthony Tsang 32:41

1+ y ago32:41

32:41

Anthony Tsang of The Future Rocks joins Paul to discuss the lab-grown diamond jewelry market in Asia. The conversation begins with Anthony talking about his recent trip to Japan and the level of lab-diamond acceptance there. Next, Anthony explains how he positions his company’s marketing and logistic strategy to cater to clients from across the wor…

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