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Software Meets BusinessPropTech, Fintech & the Entrepreneurial Journey – with Jeff VanNoteIn this episode of Software Meets Business, host Richard Bundock sits down with Jeff VanNote, founder of LoanLynx AI, to discuss the intersection of PropTech and Fintech, and the invaluable lessons of entrepreneurship. Jeff shares his incredible journey—from growing up in the mortgage business and pursuing a career in football to navigating the financial crisis and launching multiple tech ventures. He candidly talks about the challenges of building software, self-funding startups, and the pivotal moments that shaped his approach to business. If you’re interested in real estate, fintech, or the realities of scaling a startup, this is an e...2025-03-2456 minSoftware Meets BusinessHiring Top Developers and Building a Developer Community with Berco BeuteIn this engaging episode of Software Meets Business, host Richard Bundock welcomes Berco Beute, the CEO and founder of Stekz, for an insightful conversation. Together, they explore the intersection of business and software development, discussing innovative approaches to bridging the gap between business needs and technological implementation. Berco shares his journey, his passion for improving software systems, and how AI is revolutionising the way businesses and developers collaborate.Host; https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbundock/Sponsor; https://headchannel.co.uk/2024-12-0328 minSoftware Meets BusinessFrom Pathologist to Innovator: Iskander Chaudhry on Building Game-Changing Software for HealthcareIn this exciting episode of Software Meets Business, host Richard Bundock sits down with Iskander Chaudhry, the CEO of PathHub, to dive deep into the fascinating intersection of healthcare and technology. Iskander, a seasoned consultant pathologist turned entrepreneur, shares his unique journey from working in clinical pathology to founding a software company that’s revolutionising the way pathology labs operate.Host; https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbundock/Sponsor; https://headchannel.co.uk/2024-10-0835 min
Great Software PeopleWriting the Future of Digital Music Creation with Cmajor Software Co-Founder, Julian Storer #19Send us a textAlmost every piece of music made today is done so with Julian Storer’s digital fingerprints embedded in it, such is the reach of his work.From writing a groundbreaking DAW to creating the future of DSP libraries, his journey in software is utterly unique, and places him perfectly to see the AI-enabled future of creative industries.Join us on Great Software People to learn more about the hidden side behind your favourite music, and whether AI threatens to turn it on its head…This episode covers:Bu...2024-07-1031 min
Great Software PeopleCreating Communities Around Umbraco with Speaker & Owner of Floyd Innovations LLC, Heather Floyd #18Send us a textFrom humble beginnings with an Access database to a renowned Umbraco expert, Heather Floyd’s software journey is a tad unconventional, but equally extraordinary.She’s spoken at Codegarden and carved her path in software across decades, so it was a joy to catch up with her at Codegarden 2024 to hear her take on the future of Umbraco, the power of community, and how programming rewires our brains…This episode covers:How Heather branched into software despite having no initial interestWhy stretching yourself is essential to growth and learni...2024-06-2633 min
Great Software PeoplePerfecting the Tech Team Blueprint: Human-Centred Leadership with Seemin Suleri, VP of Engineering at Prima #17Send us a textHad enough of bad leaders? Take a leaf from Seemin Suleri’s book, and be the leader you wish you had…With huge leadership roles in 288 Group, AXA Health, and most recently becoming VP of Engineering at Prima, Seemin’s human-centric approach is absolutely game changing for tech startups and scaleups alike!Join us on Great Software People as Seemin shares the importance of transparency in software dev leaders, her incredible work with Women in Tech Dorset, and how to scale a remote-first global business.This episode covers...2024-06-1244 min
Great Software PeopleHow to Become a Pioneering Remote-First CTO with Wheel.io’s Jose Torres #16Send us a textIndustry-leading businesses now don’t come from anywhere… they come from everywhere.Remote-first companies are nothing new to Jose Torres, whose roles in software saw him embracing hybrid ways of working long before the world was forced into it.Now CTO at Wheel.io, his story can guide us all on building top class teams around the globe, and how you can build a location-independent career that works for you.This episode covers:Jose's early passion for robotics and how it fuelled his software journeyThe evolution of r...2024-05-2935 min
Great Software PeopleDecoding the Tech Startup Blueprint with Likeminded Co-Founder & CTO, Stefan Anca #15Send us a textWhat makes a tech startup shine? The unique nature of each startup demands empathetic leadership of a CTO, something which Stefan Anca exhibits in abundance, having Co-Founded the Berlin-based mental health platform, Likeminded.Join us as we learn from his invaluable experiences, evolving from mobile development through to a resilience-building Founder’s journey, and peer into the AI-enabled future that promises to redefine software development…This episode covers:Stefan’s core beliefs for the best approach to people managementHow leaders should tweak their strategy between unique startup...2024-05-1533 min
Great Software PeopleOpening Cupboards to Build Your Software Career with Very Group’s Senior Solutions Architect, Daniel Portella #5Send us a textThis engaging episode of Great Software People follows the career journey of Daniel Portella, from his start in software development to becoming a Senior Solutions Architect.Gain insightful perspectives from Dan’s diverse experiences from working in Finance, Legal and Digital Media to his time as a Principal Developer and Architect. Dan shares fascinating stories about high-pressure projects and offers valuable lessons learned. This episode includes:Growing a career at brands such as Laterooms.com, Moonpig, Cohaesus and Very GroupImplementing and customising innovative technologiesThe fast-paced nature of working in...2023-12-2749 min
Talking Cod: a survivor’s guide to middle ageBest of, Vol. 3: Blabber GoldAfter 'Hooked on Brainthoughts' and 'Now That's What I Call Cod', it's time for the third and final instalment of our 'Best Of' series, 'Blabber Gold'.And what a cracker it is.We start with the sage-like legend that is Jindy Mann (Leader.Brother.Son.) as we ponder what masculinity means in modern society. With Rev Nick Bundock, we dive deep into religion and the power of community, and then New Order's Tom Chapman joins us to talk about finding fame in mid-life.If...2023-09-081h 05
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's AcademyWhy I'll never rely on organic growth againIn this episode, Jonathan talks with Richard Bundock, a successful entrepreneur who shares his journey of buying and growing businesses. Richard's story begins with his early entrepreneurial ventures, when he sold stick-on tattoos at school. He recounts his experience making three successful acquisitions, detailing the differences between asset and share purchases. Inspired by his success, Richard plans to make around 18 more acquisitions to become one of the top five independent agency groups by 2026. He encourages listeners to take risks and push forward in their acquisitions, reminding them that time is precious and that they should seize opportunities...2023-07-2519 min
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's Academy2022 - Business buying review of the yearWelcome to the last Business Buying Strategies episode of 2022. This week we've picked out twelve highlights from the year - one for each month. So in January, I talked with Richard Bundock, one of my dealmaking clients. Richard had started a successful business, but wasn’t able to grow it organically as quickly as wanted to, so he turned to acquisitions instead. In February, I met Sam Turner, who gave up a lucrative and successful corporate career to become a dealmaker in the heating and ventilation sector. In March, I caught up with...2022-12-291h 46
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's AcademyRichard Bundock - Growing a business through acquisition Hello this is Jonathan Jay - and welcome to episode 164 of the Business Buying Strategies podcast. This week, we meet up for a second time with Richard Bundock, one of my dealmaking clients. Now, Richard is a great example of someone who started a successful business, but wasn't able to grow it organically as quickly as his ambition demanded. Now he has a couple of acquisitions under his belt, his whole outlook has changed. Find more details of the next Fasttrack programme at: www.thedealmakersacademy.com/FAST Follow or connect with Jonathan o...2022-01-2021 min
Business Buying Strategies from The Dealmaker's AcademyPrivate Client Series: Richard Bundock Hello this is Jonathan Jay - and welcome to episode 142 of the Business Buying Strategies podcast. This week, we meet Richard Bundock, another of my private clients. I asked Richard about what made him consider acquiring a business, rather than starting one and growing it organically. As you’ll hear from his answer, it quickly became apparent that he’d tried the ’start and grow’ strategy around twelve years ago, and had found it hard work. Follow or connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn https://bit.ly/2S3Xzxw Watch our YouTube Channel The Dealmaker's...2021-07-0124 min
The Skeptic ZoneThe Skeptic Zone #300 - 20.July.20140:00:00
Introduction
Richard Saunders and Stefan Sojka.
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Evidence, Please with Jo Alabaster.
Post-mortem from Brisskepticamp...
in a park.. and birds.. with
Ross Balch - president of Brisbane Skeptical Society
Phil Kent - secretary of Brisbane Skeptical Society
Lauren Cochrane - president of Canberra Skeptics
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"Rev" Stefan Sojka
Miracle face recognition software.
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A Week in Science
The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scie...2014-07-201h 10