Galileo Ventures Podcast

• The Future of AI Games and Generative RPGs with Jack Wakem of Tempest AI

  In this episode 207 we chat with Jack Wakem, founder of Tempest AI.Jack shares his journey from growing up on a cattle farm to creating Tempest AI, a no-code game engine for narrative-based RPGs. We discuss the challenges in game development, insights from the GDC 2025 conference, and the future of generative role-playing games. Discover how Tempest AI is enabling game creation for everyone.Try Tempest AI: https://alpha.tempestengine.ai/00:44 What is Tempest AI03:10 Jack's Background: Creating Games on a Farm05:28 Becoming a Game Developer07:27 Starting Tempest AI14:12 Early Lessons on AI Games from first launches16:12 Going after Creators not Game Developers17:03 Tempest AI Today: Creating Games on a Canvas19:15 Creating a Component System for AI Games20:32 Examples of Games Created Today21:45 AI Games Landscape in 202523:04 Generative RPGs25:57 Pulse on GDC 202530:42 Advice to Future Game DevelopersThis episode is presented by James Alexander, Co-founder and Partner at Galileo Ventures.

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• Vibe Coding, AI Voice Agents, and Our SF Expansion (EP206)

  Live from San Francisco and Australia, James and Hugh are joined by our new co-host Julia to dive into Galileo Ventures' latest news, including our expansion to San Francisco. They explore the emerging 'vibe coding' trend, discuss the future and challenges of AI-driven coding, and share their thoughts on voice AI agents. Whether you're a founder, investor, or tech enthusiast, this episode offers insights into the evolving landscape of venture capital and technology.Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to ⁠⁠galileo.lol/hsf⁠⁠.00:00 EP0601:33 News: Expanding to SF02:26 Introducing Julia French09:13 Vibe Coding22:05 Voice AI Agents

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• State of M&A in Australia Interview (EP205)

  Kicking off 2025 of the Galileo Ventures Podcast, we welcome back experts Toby and Claire from Herbert Smith Freehills discuss Australia's latest M&A reforms, their impact on startups, and advice for founders. In our bonus EP205 we delve into competition approvals, market trends and common pitfalls in M&A transactions. Essential listening for founders and investors. 00:00 Welcome back 01:15 M&A Regulation in Australia 02:52 Australian Competition Law Changes 04:44 State M&A Activity in Australia 09:33 Common Mistakes Founders Make in M&A 12:26 Top 3 tax things to consider in M&A 17:43 What Founders Should Know about Mergers? 22:11 On AI Aqusitions Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to http://galileo.lol/hsf

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• Galileo Tech Retro 2024: Glow-ups, Eye rolls and Lols

  Join James and Hugh live from Melbourne as they wrap up 2024 in this special Christmas edition of the Galileo podcast. They review the biggest headlines, startups, and memes in tech from 2024, and make bold predictions for 2025. Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to ⁠⁠galileo.lol/hsf⁠⁠. 00:00 Galileo Pod Season 2 EP4 01:15 Introducing Galileo Retro 2024 02:03 Sponser 02:39 New Tech News 05:36 Most Eye-roll Worthy Story of The Year 09:25 Biggest Startup Glow up 2024 17:54 Biggest Startup Glow Down 2024 21:37 Underdog Award of the Year 23:25 Most Memeable Moment 30:55 2025's Big Bet 34:11 outro

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• Building AI Communities: Annie Liao’s Journey From Data Scientist to Founding BuildClub EP203

  In this episode, we sit down with Annie Liao, founder of BuildClub. We explore her journey from a data scientist to launching BuildClub, a global community of AI builders, to raising their pre-seed round in 2024. Annie shares insights on raising, the evolution of her community-driven AI platform, her experiences seeing AI adoption first hand, and strategic community building. Galileo Ventures Season 2 Podcast is proudly sponsored by Herbert Smith Freehills. HSF represents the top founders and investors with deep expertise across the startup lifecycle. If you’re interested in learning head to ⁠⁠galileo.lol/hsf⁠⁠. CHAPTERS 00:00 Guest Interview: Annie Liao BuildClub (full) 00:37 Annie Talks SF 01:09 Annie's Background 02:46 BuildClub 05:48 AI market 08:00 Community 12:10 Raising the BuildClub Pre-Seed Round 16:03 How did Annie pitch BuildClub 17:59 Launching BuildClub Bounties and moving into Beta 19:30 Annie talks future plans 22:39 Annie's Tips 24:02 Top Upcoming founders 25:14 Thanks for being on the pod Subscribe on below for the next episode or signup below! More information and links: ⁠⁠⁠https://galileo.ventures/podcast⁠⁠⁠ Find us on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/galileovc⁠⁠⁠ Find is on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/gali⁠⁠⁠... Follow the hosts on Twitter: @jamesfromsydney and @hughstephens Please note that all content discussed and presented on this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal, business, tax or investment advice or used to evaluate any investment. Information presented here is not directed at any investors or potential investors in any Galileo Ventures fund.

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