Welcome to Everyday Heroes, presented by Kofkin Bond & Co.
In this episode, we sit down with Jon Wellman, co-founder and CEO of Vokke, one of Australia’s most trusted software development partners. Jon’s journey began far from the world of tech. As a young boy migrating from the UK, navigating schoolyard challenges, and later finding himself in financial planning, he was just as the GFC shook the world. Those early years taught him resilience, adaptability, and the power of saying “yes” to opportunities.
But Jon’s true calling emerged at university, where he met his future business partner. What started as an ambitious attempt to build a social network quickly transformed into a crash course in entrepreneurship. By 23, Jon had launched Vokke, driven not just by technical expertise, but by a vision to help businesses rethink the way they solve problems through software. Over the past decade, he has grown the firm to a 30-strong team, building bespoke solutions for industries where security and precision are paramount.
In this conversation with Tony Kofkin, Jon shares insights on the rise of AI, the future of software, and why adaptability and emotional resilience are the most important skills for the next generation. From the lessons of failure to the opportunities of innovation, Jon’s story is a powerful reminder that the real heroes are those who embrace change and lead others through it.
Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader navigating disruption, or simply curious about the future of technology, this episode will leave you inspired to see change not as a threat, but as an opportunity. Listen now.
