Welcome to the Startup West podcast. We talk with West Australian startups who have been there and done it, or are right here and doing it! Recorded in beautiful Perth, WA; produced by Startup News.
118. The West Tech Fest Edition With Danelle Cross & Sarah Kahle
In this episode of the Startup West podcast, hosts Jason Balchand and Adam Barrell are joined by Danelle Cross and Sarah Kahle to discuss the upcoming week of West Tech Fest — the favourite week on the calendar for anyone who works in the tech and startup world.
We talk about 14 years of WTF, some of the most memorable speakers along the way, the challenges of organising such a large-scale event, the return of West Tech Wadjemup, and how to get the most out of the week.
Recorded in Perth and hosted by Jason Balchand from Startup News and Adam Barrell from So Perth.
29 Oct 2025
117. Increasing Access To Highly Skilled Global Talent With Nicholas Chilton
In this episode of Startup West, Nicholas Chilton from Venture Affairs shares his journey from federal politics to the startup world. He discusses the importance of government relations for startups, the challenges of navigating immigration policies, and the need for advocacy to attract high-skilled global talent.
He provides insights into the future of the startup ecosystem in Australia and the importance of engaging with government to unlock opportunities.
8 Oct 2025
116. Building Communities with Paz Pisarski
In this episode of Startup West, Paz Pisarski from The Community Collective shares her journey in the startup ecosystem, the impact of community during the pandemic, and her recent award at the Startup Daily Best in Tech Awards as Future Leader.
She discusses the importance of community in business, shares strategies for building effective communities, and reflects on the lessons learned from her experiences. Paz emphasises the need for balance as a founder and offers valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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