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On this episode of the NTP Podcast, our host Ellen Bennett sits down with Amanda Chan, Lead Product Designer at Lyka, to discuss the mission of Lyka in creating nutritional food for dogs. Amanda sheds light on the misconceptions surrounding the pet food industry and how Lyka is working to provide transparency and quality in the products they create. Amanda also shares her journey and career in tec...

In this episode of the NewyTechPeople Podcast, we sit down with Matt Gardan, the Founder of Digital Native. Matt shares his career journey to date, including his experience working overseas. He discusses the problems that Digital Native is solving, and how the internet has changed the workplace. Matt also shares his insights on building resilience in the face of adversity, achieving work/life bala...

Formerly a software engineer, today Edwin Kwan is Head of Application Security and Advisory at Tyro Payments. Edwin is also a contributing journalist to the It’s 5:05 Podcast, which highlights cybersecurity and open source software news.  Host Cole Cornford chats with Edwin about transitioning from focusing on the nitty gritty challenges of an engineer to the very different challenges of over...

Uncover the compelling story of a global citizen's quest to tackle the climate crisis, as she empowers farming communities around the world and drives the expansion of climate solutions through pioneering technology and collaborative partnerships. In this captivating podcast episode, Anastasia, founder of Regrow, delves into her remarkable journey and valuable perspectives on empowering farmer...

In this bonus episode, Cole Cornford chats with Toby Amodio, Chief Information Security Officer at the Department of Parliamentary Services, about the latest update of the Information Security Manual, ahead of its release in early July. The Information Security Manual is a great reference for anyone looking to understand what threats the government is looking to address, and where the cybersecurit...

In this episode of the NewyTechPeople Podcast, we sit down with Amanda Maykot, Product Design Manager at REA Group, to discuss her career to date. Amanda shares insights from working in product design and management, including what she's learned from women in leadership positions and the importance of mentorship. We also discuss career advice for younger designers and how mentorship can help guide...

After beginning her career as a management consultant, Sheena Peeters has worked in a variety of roles within tech and cybersecurity, including founding her own startup, and executing digital strategies for companies like NAB and Australia Post in key management positions. Sheena chats with Cole Cornford about aligning cybersecurity strategy with business strategy, fostering a culture of shared re...

Here are three ways generative AI is able to empower Account Executives and the broader teams within the company:  1) New generative AI tools are perfect for Account Executives to leverage the opportunity to learn from their peers and foster a collaborative environment within the company. 2) When AEs are torn between giving their full attention to their customers during meetings and taking notes....

Today we chat to Melissa Donnelly from Affinity Communications. The firm is a strategic communications agency for businesses that are serious about growth or transformation. Their clients want expert advice to help them find and amplify their voices. Melissa and I chat about the importance of branding, trust, integrity as well as some tips for fintech founders. We also chat about her cooking! This...

Today's episode is with Briam Pham from Litecard. Litecard is helping leading brands across the world generate more sales, increase membership and license renewals and make marketing more effective. In this episode we chat about the history of the business, the progress and the future plans - as well as Brian's table tennis prowess! Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture...

Shubham Shah is co-founder and CTO of Assetnote, a cybersecurity tool used by companies like Atlassian, Qantas, and Australia Post. Shubham’s career in cybersecurity had very humble beginnings: he first learned to hack computer games as a kid so he could beat his brother. Shubham chats with Cole Cornford about video game exploits and what they can teach us about appsec, bug bounty hunting, the cha...

Today we chat to Stuart Alsop - Head of Sales at intelliflo Australia via a call. Stuart talks about what intelliflo is , the background and why it has entered Australia recently. He also talks about the macro landscape, the threats, the opportunities as well their vision. Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture between Chris Titley and Euphemia (Investment partner) telling stori...

In this Interview we chat to Tim Wallace from Syfe - Tim talks about who Syfe is - the background, the progress, the reason for launch in Australia as well as some of their future plans! Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture between Chris Titley and Euphemia (Investment partner) telling stories of Australian fintechs and founders whilst using broader content as the catalyst to...

Riki Blok is a management recruitment consultant who specialises in cybersecurity. Riki heads up a team of recruitment consultants at the employment agency Talenza, filling positions in security, infrastructure, dev ops and cloud. This role gives him a unique perspective on the cybersecurity industry, and in his conversation with host Cole Cornford, Riki shares his insights on what companies are l...

"Promoting Super is about as exciting as promoting a dead fish" Today we chat to Pascale Heylar-Moray, Founder and CEO of Super Rewards who gives an update of her company. Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture between Chris Titley and Euphemia (Investment partner) telling stories of Australian fintechs and founders whilst using broader content as the catalyst to enable...

In this episode of the NTP podcast we chat with Ben Tattersfield, Product Owner & Business Analyst at Codafication. We discuss Ben’s experience founding a startup, the transition into his current role, what the team at Codafication are currently working on and key learnings from his career. Hope you enjoy the interview!

Today we chat to Andrew Ellett from HelpPay. With HelpPay you can turn any bill into a shareable link that makes it super easy for anyone to help you pay it. Andrew discusses how the idea came about, the transition to full time, the traction, the use cases and the future. Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture between Chris Titley and Euphemia (Investment partner) telling storie...

In this episode of our Digitally Diverse series with host Ellen Bennett we interview Rebecca Bolton, Brand Designer at Enigma. We discuss her university experience, freelance work, passion for design and key insights she would give to those wanting to start a career in technology. Hope you enjoy the interview!

Cogo is a carbon footprint management product that helps individuals and businesses to measure, understand and reduce their impact on the climate. Cogo does this through partnerships with some of the world's largest banks to integrate leading carbon-tracking functionality into their banking apps.  Cogo uses best-in-class models to provide accurate ways to measure carbon emissions specific to l...

In today's podcast we chat to Dan Rutter and Josh Lehman from Digital Surge. In this episode we talk about the history of the business, the FTX saga, Voluntary Administration, the process to rescue the company and version two of the company. Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture between Chris Titley and Euphemia (Investment partner) telling stories of fintechs and founders...

Today we chat with Mark Calabro from Hungry Hungry - we talk all things hospo, fintech, POS and AI! Fintechfun is produced by Sub11. Sub11 is a joint venture between Chris Titley and Euphemia (Investment partner) telling stories of fintechs and founders whilst using broader content as the catalyst to enable fintech companies to grow. For more information www.sub11.com.au The information in this we...

In this episode of the NTP podcast we chat with Daniel Borg, Director/Designer at psyborg®. Daniel is a Newcastle local and well known in the Newcastle technology community. We hear more about his experience in the design space and key learnings building a business from startup phase. Hope you enjoy the interview!

In this episode of the NTP podcast we chat with Ria ODonnell, Managing Director at Custom Learning Design. We discuss Ria's career to date, how she transitioned into her role as managing director and a focus on learning and business development. Hope you enjoy the episode!

This special bonus episode was recorded live at Fishburners as part of the Spark Festival in October 2022, to celebrate the launch of The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem documentary. The event included a panel of eight guests, each representing a different corner of the startup ecosystem:  - Malcolm Turnbull, former Prime Minister  - Michelle Deaker, Founding Partner of OneVe...

Here are three things to consider when expanding your company to the US from Evan Augustine:  1) Generally, things are much more formal in the US regarding meetings. Have an agenda, leave some time to get to know the people you're meeting, and make sure you dress to impress on the first meeting - it's always easier to dress down.  2) If you have a specific vertical you're targeting, go...