Ahmad Saleem
Founder & CEO at Podyssey; AI-driven podcast discovery leader
Perth, Australia
Summary
Founder and AI product leader focused on audio discovery — transitioned from domain expertise in geoscience to building AI-first products that surface insights within long-form audio. Leads Podyssey as an attempt to solve podcast discoverability with audio recognition and NLP. podyssey+2
Technical geoscientist and mining economist — holds a PhD in mineral economics and has authored industry analysis while contributing to field and research projects; experience spans geology, data science, and strategic research in mining technology. researchgate+2
Communicator and content creator — regularly appears on panels and in interviews, co-hosts a long-running exploration podcast, and engages public and industry audiences to explain technical topics and product visions. explorationradio+2
Operator across startup and corporate settings — experience ranges from technical support and business analysis at minetech firms to business development and strategic research roles, reflecting an ability to bridge technical, commercial and research functions. zoominfo+2
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Submission to WA Economics and Industry Standing Committee (Needle Digital)
October 1, 2025Written submission (Needle Digital / Ahmad Saleem) provided to a Western Australian parliamentary inquiry on the state's role in relevant exploration/data initiatives (submission PDF included in public records).
Enhancing Ore Body Knowledge: A New Frontier in Mining Economics and Technology
January 1, 2024Article examining approaches to improving ore body knowledge and the role of economics and technology in mineral exploration and resource evaluation.