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In this episode of the WA Leaders Podcast, Dr Paula Smith sits down with Ben Kosterich, co‑founder of Podwave Studios. Ben shares his journey from interviewing CEOs and experimenting with novel proteins to launching Podwave a plug‑and‑play podcast studio built to remove the friction from content creation.
Ben talks about scaling a studio business, the importance of human connection in digital media, and the leadership lessons he carried over from representing Australia in international sport.
The conversation covers how Podwave was bootstrapped, the challenges of rapid growth, building a high‑performing team, and why authentic storytelling is becoming essential for corporate brands. Ben also reflects on resilience, early technical failures, managing fast content cycles, and balancing work with personal passions like wine and floorball. His message to business leaders: focus on your core story, not the technical noise.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation with one of WA’s most dynamic young media entrepreneurs.
Guest: Ben
Kosterich
Interviewer:
Dr Paula Smith
Recorded at:
Podwave Studios
