Best CSIRO Podcasts (2025)

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CSIRO develops landmark framework to protect deep sea ecosystems from mining 44:44

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Australia's peak scientific body the CSIRO has developed the first environmental frameworks to protect deep sea ecosystems from mining. Also, Changes to Vanuatu's information laws ring alarm bells for local media.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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125: CSIRO Menopause Plan: Science-Backed Nutrition for Midlife 26:40

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As the head of health programs at CSIRO Total Wellbeing Diet, Nicole Pritchard shares how their new Menopause Plan leverages a decade of research to address the unique nutritional needs of perimenopausal and menopausal women. At the heart of the program is a powerful yet simple nutritional philosophy: emphasise high-quality protein, choose low glyc…

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#214 Simon Molnar: Jewellery store learnings to building Afterpay with his brother Nick and now redefining retail with Flagship 1:16:25

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Simon Molnar is the founder and CEO of Flagship, the startup helping retailers use data to optimise their physical stores. Previously, he co-founded Ice Jewellery and led data and marketing at Afterpay, the $39 billion fintech company co-founded by his brother, Nick Molnar, which was acquired by Square (now Block) in 2021. Raised in Sydney, he now …

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Guam survivors excluded from nuclear compensation act 3:43

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Nuclear radiation survivors in Guam have been left heartbroken after being left out of a compensation act under Donald Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill".By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Posting sorcery killings online to be made crime in PNG 5:00

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Papua New Guinea's Prime Minister James Marape says witnesses to so-called sorcery killings will soon be prosecuted alongside perpetrators.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australian police to be embedded in Fiji's police force under new measures 6:05

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Australian Federal Police will be embedded in Fiji's police force as part of a new raft of measures to strengthen the Vuvale Partnership between the two countries.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Historic chiefly installation underway in the Lau islands in Fiji 6:34

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A historic chiefly installation is underway in the Lau islands in Fiji.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Marriages in freefall in Fiji, according to new statistics 11:18

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Fiji is known as a popular destination for weddings for international visitors and locals alike. However, the reality is that the country has seen a decline in marriages in FijiBy Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Sprint king and queen crowned at Pacific Mini Games 5:31

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The sprint king and queens of the Pacific Mini Games in Palau were crowned over the weekend, with the 100 metre and women's athletics final taking place on Saturday night.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Solomon Islands celebrates 47 years since of independence 5:30

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Solomon Islanders are today celebrating 47 years since becoming independent from British rule.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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US aid cuts threaten clean water project in Timor-Leste 4:27

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A massive infrastructure project designed to provide clean water for the population of Timor-Leste's capital city Dili is in doubt as a result of US foreign aid cuts.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Deep sea mining regulations on the agenda as International Seabed Authority Assembly kicks off 49:46

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Delegates from around the world arrive in Jamaica for the International Seabed Authority Assembly, where regulations for deep sea mining may be finalised. Also, hopes of Bougainville independence grows after leaders sign a new agreement.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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SA Power Networks | Head of Cyber Security and IT Resilience | Nathan Morelli 16:04

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Our guest this fortnight is SA Power Networks’ Head of Cyber Security and IT Resilience Nathan Morelli. Our conversation is broad ranging but is anchored in a five-year cyber security strategy prepared and published by the organisation a couple of months ago, with a roadmap that is set to be updated annually. **** iTnews is launching the 2025 State…

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Ground handling staff face an uncertain future at Tonga airport 2:56

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There's more drama in Tonga's aviation sector with questions over the future of ground handling at Fuaʻamotu International Airport in Nuku'alofa.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Regional rivalries flair in 3x3 basketball at Palau Pacific Mini Games 5:36

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Baseball might be the most popular sport at the Pacific Mini Games , however basketball is not far behind.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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NGO pours cold water on Marape's logging announcement 7:28

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The non-government organisation Act Now has poured cold water on Prime Minister James Marape's logging announcement.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Changes to Vanuatu's information laws ring alarm bells for local media 5:53

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A recent change to Vanuatu's right to information law is causing alarm within the media and among transparency advocates.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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CSIRO develops landmark framework to protect deep sea ecosystems 6:19

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Australia's peak scientific body the CSIRO has developed the first environmental frameworks to protect deep sea ecosystems from mining.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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PNG and convene first Development Cooperation Conference 5:22

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The Micronesian Islands Forum officially opens, with leaders expected to discuss a range of issues, including a wave of deportations from the US.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Micronesian Islands Forum opens following wave of deportees from US 10:05

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The Micronesian Islands Forum has been declared open in the Marshall Islands.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Micronesian Islands Forum opens following wave of deportees from US 47:49

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The Micronesian Islands Forum officially opens, with leaders expected to discuss a range of issues, including a wave of deportations from the US. Also, Fiji Prime Minister Rabuka declares Fiji won't welcome any Chinese military bases in the region.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Who will step into keep Moana Pasifika afloat if the club's parlous financial state worsens? 5:52

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They may have exceeded expectations on the field, but now Super Rugby Pacific is over for another year, will Moana Pasifika's financial problems allow them to build on their best ever year when the 2026 season comes around?By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Sea Shepherd signs agreement with Bougainville 8:00

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When it comes to environmental activism, the organisation Sea Shepherd is well known for its bold and confrontational tactics.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Fiji's former Attorney-General breaks silence over a Commission of Inquiry 8:00

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Fiji's former Attorney-General Graham Leung has broken his silence over a Commission of Inquiry into the recruitment of Fiji's anti-corruption chief.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australia's COP bid in question after diplomatic challenge from Türkiye 5:06

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A diplomatic challenge from Turkey puts next year's COP talks in limbo, raising questions as to whether Australia's bid could be beaten out. Also, Fiji's former Attorney-General breaks silence over a Commission of Inquiry into the recruitment of Fiji's anti-corruption chief.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Australia's COP bid in question after diplomatic challenge from Turkey 44:30

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A diplomatic challenge from Turkey puts next year's COP talks in limbo, raising questions as to whether Australia's bid could be beaten out. Also, Fiji's former Attorney-General breaks silence over a Commission of Inquiry into the recruitment of Fiji's anti-corruption chief.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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#213 Dr. Bec Sheean: FightMND’s Research Director on Beating Motor Neurone Disease + AFL, Beanies & Big Freeze 1:10:49

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Dr Bec Sheean is the Director of Research and Programs at FightMND, leading strategy across all funded research and initiatives to accelerate progress against Motor Neurone Disease. With a PhD in neuroscience and a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research, she champions collaborative, translational science. Bec chairs the International Research Di…

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Hopes rising that international rugby league will return to Vanuatu later this year, for the first time in nearly decade 5:49

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Head Coach Lionel Harbin keen to take charge of Vanuatu again for the first time in seven years if a home test against Singapore is confirmed. Meanwhile he's taken PNG starlet Morea Morea under his wing at his club the Capras, with plans to revive the young full-back's promising career.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Cases of voter fraud complicate Samoa election 5:20

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There's election fever in Samoa, with less than a month to go, however cases of voter fraud are complicating an already difficult task for the Electoral Commission.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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[SPONSORED CONTENT] Mind the AI innovation gap 19:15

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Sponsored by Brennan. A recent five-state listening tour of Australian boardrooms revealed a strong interest in artificial intelligence, but few tangible outcomes. Brennan’s Head of Digital Solutions, Steve Anderton, observed that while executives are eager to harness AI’s potential, adoption remains limited due to vague goals, misaligned stakehold…

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#212 Shannon Scott: Small-Town Skiing to Palantir’s First Non-US Hire to Leading Product globally at Airwallex 1:22:43

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Shannon Scott is the Senior Vice President, Global Head of Product at Airwallex, and Executive Director of Airwallex's Australia and New Zealand business entities. Shannon is responsible for Airwallex's product strategy and roadmap, spanning financial infrastructure, business software, and embedded finance solutions. Prior to Airwallex, Shannon was…

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Australian Red Cross | Former CIO | Brett Wilson 14:11

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The Australian Red Cross is in the final stages of developing a data mesh approach using Microsoft Fabric following an earlier attempt at a more traditional centralised data lake. Now former chief information officer Brett Wilson discusses the project.By iTnews Australia

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Australia Needs More Wind Energy - Tim Buckley Ep54 46:30

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Intro - The Resources, Energy & Industry Innovation Forum (REIIF) in Dubbo The Highlights * Tim's TED X Sydney * Net-Zero Export Target Proposal: ANU’s Frank Jotzo and Annette Zou * Heavy Equipment Decarbonisation: BHP signs MoU with China’s XCMG * China's Cleantech Outbound Investment (OFDI): China building cleantech infrastructure abroad (e.g., 1…

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#211 How Go1 Promotes From Within ft. their CEO, SVP Marketing & VP Product (Playbooks Report Feature) 1:04:28

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This episode is part of our recently released Startup Playbooks Report -- unpacking the playbooks of 9 of Australia’s fastest-growing startups and scale ups for the first time. Thanks to the report sponsors - Google Cloud, Vanta and Notion. Read the Playbooks Report here: http://playbooksreport.com/ In this conversation, we go inside Go1's playbook…

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#210 Heidi's US & UK Expansion — Lessons from the Startup Growing Faster Than Canva (Playbooks Report Feature) 1:06:27

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This episode is part of our recently released Startup Playbooks Report -- unpacking the playbooks of 9 of Australia’s fastest-growing startups and scale ups for the first time. Thanks to the report sponsors - Google Cloud, Vanta and Notion. In this conversation, we go deep into Heidi's global expansion journey: how they’ve grown from Australia into…

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#209 Andrew McCarthy (Notion’s Boss in SEA, India, AU/NZ): Rowing, Grandfather's influence, Learning Sales at LinkedIn 1:13:56

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Andrew is the General Manager (GM) for Australia/New Zealand, South East Asia and India at Notion. With over 20 years of sales and sales leadership experience — including helping launch LinkedIn in Asia Pacific — he’s played a key role in scaling some of the world’s fastest-growing tech companies. Outside of work, Andrew is a proud dad of three and…

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ICYMI | Colonial First State | Jeroen Buwalda 23:04

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By iTnews Australia

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124: Critical gaps in Indigenous menopause care with Prof Odette Best 29:26

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When Professor Odette Best, Pro Vice-Chancellor (First Nations Strategy) at UniSQ discovered she was experiencing perimenopausal symptoms, she turned to her healthcare provider for answers, only to find a glaring absence of research, resources, and support specifically designed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women. "The last lot of resea…

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#208 Simon Baume: Raised on Logic, Hardened by Chaos — The Eucalyptus COO’s First-Ever Interview 1:25:44

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Simon Baume is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Eucalyptus, a global healthtech company valued at over $500 million and backed by Investors including Blackbird and Bond. Eucalyptus builds digital preventative healthcare clinics and serves hundreds of thousands of patients across Australia, the UK, Japan and more. Simon leads their Australian bu…

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China's Emissions Drop, Solar Soars - Tim Buckley Ep53 34:02

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The Highlights * Labor's re-election * Bradfield recount - a celebration of the integrity of our voting system * Labor's Residential Battery Program - Minister Bowen re-commits to his election pledge of $2.3bn home and business BESS subsidy * Australia on track to see utility BESS increase 8x to 16GW by end 2027 The Lowlights * The Albanese Governm…

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123: The Beauty of Aging: A Conversation with Elizabeth Barbalich from Antipodes Skincare 25:09

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What if your menopause journey could be a celebration of your skin's resilience rather than a battle against it? Elizabeth Barbalich, founder and CEO of Antipodes Skincare, shares this refreshing perspective as she joins us to discuss how natural ingredients can address the unique challenges of menopausal skin. From her kitchen table to a global br…

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#207 Craig Tiley: Rare Interview Ft. Tennis Australia CEO on Army Lessons, Leading the Australian Open, and Tennis’s Future 1:12:13

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Craig Tiley is the CEO of Tennis Australia and long-time Tournament Director of the Australian Open — the largest annual sporting event in the Southern Hemisphere and the most-watched global sporting event each January, with over 14,000 staff, 800 players, and 2.5 billion viewers worldwide. This is one of Craig’s most personal and rare long-form in…

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ICYMI: NBN Co | Chief Security Officer | Darren Kane 24:09

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The iTnews Podcast is having a break this fortnight and will return with a new episode shortly. We relive one of our top episodes from 2024 with NBN Co talking security.By iTnews Australia

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122: Hot Take with Sonya and Johanna 33:08

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A captivating conversation between Sonya and Jo explores the rapidly evolving landscape of menopause healthcare, research, and politics in Australia. In this episode we begin by unpacking the viral podcast between Dr. Rachel Rubin and Dr. Peter Attia – a two-and-a-half hour deep dive into menopause, vaginal health and GSM that's being celebrated as…

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#206 Employment Hero’s Ben Thompson: Business builder, Demistifying Employment and His Son’s Rare Disease 1:22:49

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Ben Thompson is the Co-Founder and CEO of Employment Hero — one of Australia’s most successful tech companies, valued at over A$2 billion and used by more than 300,000 businesses worldwide. Before that, he bootstrapped multiple companies, blending legal expertise with product thinking to build tools for employers. In this candid long-form public in…

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121: Breakups in Midlife: When Menopause Reshapes Your Relationship 41:20

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What happens to marriages and long-term relationships during menopause? Clinical psychologist Kirstin Bouse returns to the podcast to tackle this powerful question, revealing why 70% of midlife breakups are initiated by women. The menopause transition triggers not just hormonal changes but profound psychological shifts. Neuroplasticity during this …

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#205 Gill Findlay: Rare Interview ft. the Powerhouse COO Behind SafetyCulture & Immutable; Career Planning & "Friend" over title 1:25:21

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Gill Findlay is the former COO of SafetyCulture and Immutable — two of most influential tech companies globally to originate from Australia. She scaled SafetyCulture from

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CSIRO | CISO | Jamie Rossato 27:52

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We speak with episode, Jamie Rossato, Chief Information Security Officer at CSIRO. Jamie discusses his initial steps at the agency, core cybersecurity pillars, handling technological transformations, AI's role, and strategic resourcing. He also offers career advice for aspiring cybersecurity professionals, emphasizing governance, operational experi…

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120: Your Brain During Menopause with Dr Jen Hacker Pearson 36:59

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Your brain is undergoing a massive renovation during menopause, and Neuroscientist Dr Jennifer Hacker Pearson is here to help you understand the how and why. With nearly three decades studying neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to change itself, Dr Jen offers revolutionary insights into why perimenopause affects every woman differently and how yo…

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#204 Miro’s Founder Andrey Khusid (LIVE): Rare Interview — Scaling from Whiteboard Tool to $17.5B Giant with 90M+ users 59:08

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Andrey Khusid is the founder and CEO of Miro, the world’s leading visual collaboration platform used by 90M+ users with $400M+ in ARR and a $17.5B valuation. *** Sponsor offers just for you: -> Find out more about Vanta's special offer exclusively for you at https://vanta.com/high and get a special offer of $1,000 off to access your very own compli…