On today’s episode, we sit down with Charlie Gearside, co-founder of Eucalyptus - one of Australia’s fastest-growing healthtech companies, recently valued at $560 million. After 6 intense years building alongside three close friends, Charlie made the rare move: he walked away.
We explore:
- Why he left Eucalyptus at its peak
- The personal toll of startup life and how therapy helped
- Australia’s cost of living crisis and housing affordability
- The rise of equity as a new wealth path for young Australians
- How culture, media, and politics are shaping our economic future
- Charlie’s vision for Australia — and why he’s turning to content to tell it
This episode is honest, vulnerable, and sharp. If you're a founder, creator, or someone wondering *what’s next for Australia*, this one’s for you.
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00:00 Introduction
00:29 Charlie's Exit from Eucalyptus
01:03 Startup Insights and Equity
01:25 Audience Engagement and Subscription Drive
02:03 Charlie's New Journey and Reflections
04:59 Challenges and Burnout
12:05 Vanta Ad
12:42 Therapy and Self-Discovery
22:01 Australian Startup Ecosystem
22:46 Vision for Australia's Future
30:59 Media's Role in Startup Culture
31:27 Optimism in Tech Journalism
32:24 Challenges for Australian Startups
34:39 Deep Tech and Investment in Australia
36:17 The Brain Drain Dilemma
38:47 Economic and Cultural Impacts
43:20 Encouraging Entrepreneurship
52:41 Balancing Personal Life and Entrepreneurship
55:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
57:47 Future Visions and Political Aspirations
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